VMC Team
Arthur Hull
Founder, Village Music Circles
Email: arthurianhull@gmail.com
Arthur Hull is a pioneer in using rhythm as a powerful tool for education, healing, and community building. Raised in a service-oriented tradition, Arthur has dedicated his life to helping people experience the joy and transformation that rhythm can bring. As the founder of Village Music Circles, he created the internationally recognized profession of the Drum Circle Facilitator, sparking a worldwide movement that integrates music, wellness, and connection.
Arthur’s rhythm-based programs are used in businesses, schools, hospitals, therapeutic settings, wellness retreats, and community programs worldwide. His innovative method encourages social-emotional learning, stress relief, and group bonding, making his work especially meaningful in educational and healing environments.
In corporate and organizational environments, Arthur’s rhythm events deliver engaging, interactive experiences that promote teamwork, improve communication, and lift morale. Companies utilize his techniques to break down barriers, spark creativity, and build a culture of collaboration and engagement—all through the power of rhythm.
Through his books, music, and highly experiential trainings, Arthur has empowered thousands to incorporate rhythm into their own lives and work.
Arthur has certified 30 Global Facilitators who deliver his 3-day trainings in communities around the world, continuing his mission of accessible, inclusive, rhythm-based engagement.
Jim Boneau, MA
Chief Mentor Trainer
Email: jim@therumblegroup.com
Jim Boneau is a facilitator, teacher, speaker, author, and leadership coach who has a passion for igniting leaders and professionals who are committed to the development of others.
In 2000, after achieving success in corporate America, Jim participated in his first VMC Hawaii Playshop. He was so inspired from that experience that he left corporate America to embark on a journey to find his own authentic voice. Jim has discovered that the learning from drum circle facilitation training goes far beyond his skills in a drum circle. Jim has now made a full circle back to corporate America, as a facilitator and executive coach; drum circle facilitation is a tool Jim uses in this work.
Jim co-teaches with Arthur on several VMC workshops including the 6-Day Playshop and VMC Facilitation Master Class, in addition to leading the Mentor Experience for the 10-day Playshop intensive.
Jim has earned his coaching certification with the Hudson Institute, and a Master’s Degree in Coaching and Consulting from Bastyr University. His book, The Rumble Zone: Leadership Strategies in the Rough & Tumble of Change, is a #1 Best Seller.
Jim lives in Seattle with his husband Eric.
Diana Hull, PA, MPH
Organizational Manager and Program Director,
Village Music Circles
Email: diana@villagemusiccirclesglobal.com
Diana Hull brings over three decades of experience in medicine, public health, and community-based program development to her leadership role at Village Music Circles. As a Physician Assistant with a Master’s in Public Health, she has worked across clinical, educational, and nonprofit sectors to advance wellness, health equity, and social connection.
As Organizational Manager and Program Director for Village Music Circles, Diana oversees logistics and strategy. Her leadership ensures that VMC’s mission continues with integrity, professionalism, and heart. Her involvement in Village Music Circles began with its inception in the 1980s. Since the founding of Village Music Circles, she has been instrumental in shaping its long-range vision.
Diana recognizes the transformative power of rhythm in promoting community well-being, resilience, and group cohesion—values deeply aligned with her commitment to public health and healing. In 2018, she co-sponsored A Daily Dose of Music: An International Symposium on Creatively Caring for Seniors, which featured five VMC-trained international facilitators and explored the role of rhythm and music in elder care. Her work continues to bridge health and caregiving practices.
Diana is the author of a memoir, The Heart of Caring in the Age of Forgetting: A Transformative Journey Through Alzheimer's, to be published by Purdue University Press in 2026. Within this deeply personal and insightful narrative, she illustrates how music connects the care recipient and caregiver when words no longer serve. She offers new perspectives on presence, compassion, and connection in the face of memory loss.
Copperwoman Saso
Copperwoman Design, Web Developer, Designer, Outreach, and Consultant, Village Music Circles
cw@villagemusiccirclesglobal.com
Copperwoman is an artist, musician, songwriter, and digital creative whose talents are deeply woven into the fabric of Village Music Circles. As VMC’s web developer, and outreach consultant, she brings a blend of technical expertise, artistic vision, and heart-centered communication to every aspect of her work.
Copperwoman is responsible for the design and maintenance of the Village Music Circles website, the creation of marketing materials, and the development of outreach strategies that support the organization’s global mission. With a keen eye for design and a deep connection to the VMC ethos, she ensures that the spirit of rhythm, community, and connection shines through in every digital and promotional touchpoint.
In addition to her work with VMC, Copperwoman is an active community musician who leads singing circles and facilitates music gatherings that promote healing, empowerment, and connection through voice and rhythm. She has known Arthur and Diana for over 40 years and is part of the family.