Kalani teaches a special rhythm used in Afro-Cuban music. It’s called the Afro-Cuban 12/8 bell pattern and it might pose a challenge for you if you’re not at least a little experienced in drumming and work music. After listening to the podcast,

World Drum Club #39

Aug 22nd, 2016 21m 41s

This episode of WORLD DRUM CLUB features two lessons from the WDC YouTube Channel: How to Choose a Djembe – You discover what to look for in a profession djembe. I talk about how to find the perfect djembe that will serve your drumming needs an

The Sound of Change

May 31st, 2016 11m 15s

This is the show about change! We changed the name from Kalani LIVE to the WORLD DRUM CLUB podcast. We’re excited to bring our listeners more music, rhythms, and world drumming via the podcast – and we’re also happy to be tied into the World Dr

Producing Better Media and Therapeutic Drumming

May 1st, 2016 23m 14s

This episode gives you a few resources for producing better audio and videos to share with your fan, students, friends, and family. Kalani gives you two ways to create therapeutic drumming experiences for yourself and others. You learn about rh

Universal Rhythms, Grounding, and Shaker

Apr 17th, 2016 19m 48s

There are rhythms that appear throughout the world, in different countries and styles of music. Learning how to recognize and reproduce these rhythms is something that percussionists do as part of their craft. Playing rhythms and music requires

Doing More with Less

Apr 10th, 2016 12m 57s

There are some really simple strategies that anyone can use to manage more productive and satisfying outcomes. Kalani talks about how to make progress towards a goal, how to facilitate with a light touch, and how to get more from your participa

Creating Inclusion

Apr 10th, 2016 18m 1s

Inclusion is the key to participant buy-in, whether the goal is creating music or managing a company. Kalani discusses some keys to facilitating inclusion that anyone can use to create more effective experiences for groups of all kinds.

Spring News 2016

Apr 5th, 2016 11m 59s

In this episode: A new YouTube channel for anyone who loves drumming and wants to improve. Interviews with leaders in the Therapeutic Drumming movement. A flute school in the middle of paradise. A way to support what you love. Thank you for lea

Keys to Facilitation and Therapeutic Drumming

Mar 15th, 2016 16m 47s

This episode focuses on a few keys to effectively facilitating a musical process for groups including; how to not be a dictator and overly controlling, how to support others, how to help a group process through the music you play, and more. Kal

China and Beyond

Dec 13th, 2015 30m 46s

Kalani discusses his recent teaching trip to China, what’s happening in the Music Therapy scene, how to use rhythmic breathing for health outcomes, how to lower the volume of group drumming experience, and shares a free resource for learning mo

Flute Harvest, Music, and Mindfulness

Oct 6th, 2015 12m 29s

Kalani talks about Flute Harvest 2015, where students learn more than just how to play the native flute. This is a true musical retreat for the mind and spirit of flute enthusiasts of all types. Learn how to engage in three different musical mi

Therapeutic Drumming Course 2015

Jun 28th, 2015 15m 20s

We welcome talented percussionists from diverse backgrounds to the Therapeutic Drumming Certificate Course in Los Angeles, July 19-24, 2015. Kalani talks about two ways to offer benefits through drumming and gives listeners a special discount c

The More Music Show

Apr 8th, 2015 11m 44s

Kalani talks about his upcoming tour of China with Guitarist Benise, the MORE MUSIC video show on YouTube, the Therapeutic Drumming Certificate Course, online lessons at Curious.com, and shares one of the best ways to the best return on the tim

Therapeutic Music Making

Sep 15th, 2014 25m 5s

Kalani discusses the practice and purpose of Therapeutic Music Making. Learn ways to use music to promote positive changes in your physical, cognitive, and emotional life. Kalani explains how to use music therapeutically for personal and commun

Flute Harvest 2014

Aug 29th, 2014 13m 9s

This episode is dedicated to everyone out there who believes in the power of music to heal, to bring people together, to teach us about ourselves and each other, and to act as a catalyst for positive change. Flute Harvest (http://fluteharvest.c

Easter Special

Apr 20th, 2014 16m 24s

Kalani is fresh off an Asia tour after presenting workshops in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. In this episode, he talks about therapeutic music making and how you can get trained as a therapeutic musician at the DCM Summer course (http://play

Three Keys to Facilitating Music (Or Anything)

Jan 18th, 2014 25m 13s

Kalani shares three powerful ways you can help any group of people feel more conformable, more confident, and more authentic in any creative process. Some of ways we can facilitate success include: Creating a safe and supportive environmentÂ S

Developing Your Rhythm

Dec 12th, 2013 27m 28s

Rhythmic skill is an essential competency for creating music of any kind. Rhythm is at the core of musical movement and momentum. It’s what make music ‘feel’ a certain way, yet many struggle with rhythm and are looking for ways to develop their

Drum Circles Defined

Sep 1st, 2013 33m 29s

Kalani defines and describes the drum circle in this LIVE episode. A drum circle is a form of community drumming where the participants are free to co-create music through an improvisational process, leading to a product of community value. Dru

Pre-DCM Course Update

Jul 5th, 2013 15m 52s

The Developmental Community Music Program is right around the corner. Find out why DCM is popular among music educators, music therapists, and drum circle facilitators. DCM teaches musicality, leadership, facilitation, and more – All in a beaut

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