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Request or Host a Facilitated Drum Circle  


Experience the benefits of “Joyful Rhythms” drumming for wellness! I offer customized drumming events tailored to your needs.

Request a private drum circle event or host a public or private session. Whether it’s a one-time event or ongoing series, we’ve got you covered!

Contact Dee DiGioia

Potential Hosts can include:

        • Senior Communities / Assisted Living and Memory Care
        • Wineries
        • Hotels
        • Nonprofit or Special Interest Groups
        • Corporate / Business
        • Family / Friends / Co-workers
        • Special Occasions / Celebrations (Birthdays, Weddings, Reunions, etc)
        • Youth Groups
        • Hospitals
        • Mental Health Facilities
        • Retreats

 Experience the transformative power of rhythm and connection in our drumming circles. Through joyful and creative expression, the vibrant beats of the drums spark a sense of happiness and camaraderie. Together, we create unforgettable moments filled with laughter and pure fun!

The plus side is, it’s oh-so-GOOD for you!

Participating in a drumming circle promotes a wealth of therapeutic and holistic health benefits encompassing physical, cognitive, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of well-being.

For youth or mental health organizations, I offer therapeutic programs and professional development sessions that utilize engaging rhythmic musical activities to support social and emotional development, grounded in the latest neuroscience. This integrated model combines experiential rhythmic music with cognitive reflection and draws on well-documented therapeutic approaches. The results include improved emotional regulation, enhanced social connections, and reduced anxiety and other forms of psychological distress.


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REFERENCE LETTER:  ” I have had the pleasure of working with individuals who stand out among others, like Dee DiGioia. It has been a delight to work side-by-side with Dee. Dee will be bringing her drum circle to Creston Village on a bimonthly basis for the foreseeable future. Her passion and dedication are immediately apparent when you meet her. Her gift of rhythm to our residents is emotional, satisfying, and valuable to all. From tapping one’s toe, to getting up and dancing, Dee’s drum circle is fun as much as it is moving. If you are fortunate enough to meet Dee and observe her in the work she loves, you are as lucky a lucy person.”

– Julie Tacker, Life Enrichment Director at Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care


Your facilitator, Dee DiGioia

Dee DiGioia, founder of Mindful Kindful YOUniversity in Baywood-Los Osos, is a dedicated practitioner and guide in drum facilitation, sound journeying, and mindfulness and life skills for well-being through nature connectedness. Her expertise as a Drum Circle Facilitator has been honed through extensive training, including “Village Music Circles” with Arthur Hull, a world-famous pioneer in drum facilitation / “Rhythm 2 Recovery” with Summer Lall / “Drum Leadership Training” with Jim Donovan, and more. Continually advancing her skills in drumming and sound journeying, Dee recently transitioned from a full-time role in special education to fully concentrate on expanding her “YOUniversity” outreach and services promoting health and well-being across San Luis Obispo County.

Village Music Circles Facilitator Training with Arthur Hull / Hawaii / Aug 2024
Rhythm2Recovery” Drum Facilitator Training with Summer Lall / Littleton, CO / Dec 2-23

Rhythm2Recovery delivers therapeutic programs and professional development, that utilize fun and engaging rhythmic musical activities to support social and emotional development. Based on the latest neuro-science. this approach has been shown to support increased emotional regulation, improved social connection and reduced levels of anxiety and other elements of psychological distress.


The YOUniversity offers Drum Circles, Sound Journeys, and Nature Retreats. Find ALL of our events on the  Calendar page

Be the first to hear about, and register for, our upcoming Drum Circles! Space is limited!

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