Therapeutic Drumming
Facilitator

No prior drumming experience is required. While basic rhythmic awareness is helpful, our program teaches all necessary percussion skills from the ground up. Many of our most successful graduates came from counseling, social work, and healthcare backgrounds with no formal music training.

No. This certificate focuses specifically on facilitated group drumming as a therapeutic modality. It is not a music therapy degree and does not qualify you as a board-certified music therapist. However, many music therapists enroll to deepen their percussion facilitation skills. The certificate is ideal for professionals who want to add therapeutic drumming to their existing practice.

Clinical hours are divided into four tiers: 25 hours of observation, 35 hours of supervised peer facilitation, 60 hours of clinical practicum in healthcare or community settings, and 30+ hours of your capstone community project. We help match you with appropriate placement sites in your area or offer virtual facilitation options.

You will need access to a hand drum (djembe or similar) for practice and technique development. The program includes an instrument guide with recommended purchases at various budget levels. For practicum placements, many host sites provide instruments. We also have partnerships with drum manufacturers offering student discounts.

Yes. The program requires 8–10 hours per week, with coursework delivered asynchronously. Live sessions occur on weekends. Practicum hours can be scheduled flexibly. Many students are working professionals who complete their clinical hours in evenings and weekends.

Graduates work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, elder care facilities, mental health clinics, correctional institutions, schools, corporate wellness programs, veterans organizations, community centers, and private practice. Many facilitators build portfolio careers combining multiple settings. Session rates typically range from $75–$250 per group depending on setting and location.

The TGC Therapeutic Drumming Facilitator Certificate is aligned with standards from the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild and is recognized as continuing education by several professional boards. Many employers in healthcare and education settings recognize this credential for hiring and advancement purposes.

Live weekend sessions include guided facilitation practice with peer groups, technique workshops, guest lectures from field leaders, case study discussions, and real-time feedback on your facilitation skills. These sessions create the hands-on learning that cannot be replicated through asynchronous content alone.

Yes. Module 6 includes comprehensive coverage of professional liability, insurance requirements, informed consent procedures, contraindications, scope of practice boundaries, and ethical guidelines. We provide template documents including consent forms, intake assessments, and session documentation tools.

Graduates receive lifetime access to the TGC Therapeutic Drumming Network, including monthly virtual drum circles, quarterly continuing education webinars, a facilitator referral directory, and peer mentorship matching. The alumni community is your ongoing support system for professional development and collaboration.