ROLAND GUTSCHICK

Spaces of experience and connectedness

Roland, a cosmopolitan and "drummer" since his childhood, lived 12 years of his life on three continents outside of Europe. He has been an enthusiastic drummer and percussionist for the last 25 years and is educated in Cuban and South-American, as well as West-African drumming cultures (partly in the country).

Roland recognized the incredible potential and vitality of drumming in early years. He absolved his education as a drum circle facilitator amongst others with Arthur Hull (initiator of the modern drum circle concept for team building). Roland is a studied and certified music- and systemic therapist.

Roland has gained experience with drum circles in various contexts: team building events in businesses, hospitals, social institutions, schools, at private events and with refugees. Around 500 people attended his biggest drum circle.

Time and time again, Roland is fascinated about how people that have never had a drum in their hands before can plug into the groove and form a cohesive group.They gain a flow state in which they can switch off, ground themselves, come into resonance with one another and experience a sense of belonging. During this event, a lot of connection, interaction, listening to each other etc. happens. In so doing, cultural, generational, social and hierarchical differences can be overcome. The result is a thrilling event, in which people connect with each other through rhythm - a catalyst for group processes.