We regret to inform you that our lead facilitator for this training has become unavailable due to family concerns.
Musical Ambassador Training
October 3rd – 5th, 2025 – Longmont, Colorado
Come learn to lead joy-filled music & dance sessions & explore the path to becoming a certified Musical Ambassador!
This unique training is a trauma-aware, culturally sensitive, and uplifting course in movement and music-making, spanning two full days and one half day. During this time, participants will acquire skills in facilitating groups through the expressive arts of singing, dancing, and music-making. While you may choose to specialize in one area, all attendees will leave equipped to lead singing, movement, and drum circles.
Together we’ll explore the healing practice of oscillating between receptive and active rest, savoring the 5 senses, and imagination. Participants will delve into the art of facilitation, which fosters learning from each other, collaborative problem-solving, practicing self-regulation, and de-escalating our nervous systems. Together, we discover creative and pleasurable musical ways of making grounding-in-joy contagious.
Training Objectives:
1. Learn to facilitate dancing, singing, and drum circles for healing and resilience, increased collaboration, and overall health. The training aims to provide participants with facilitation skills, knowledge, and ongoing resources, including a free workbook, a complete online drum facilitation course ($194 value!), and refresher sessions. For those pursuing certification, it also offers access to the MAP community after training and opportunities for ongoing support.
2. Develop your facilitation plan. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to create a personalized action plan for their future facilitation sessions.
3. Explore the science behind joy-based community programs and expressive arts as a way of healing. Attendees will learn about the latest research on the benefits of such programs and will be provided links to full scientific articles and books that delve into these benefits.
4. Bring these practices into your everyday life and improve your own health and wellbeing. Participants learn about replenishing one’s body budget and easy methods to integrate the learned pleasurable and fulfilling practices into their daily lives.
5. Integrate these practices within your community. Participants will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to share the learned practices with their loved ones, organizations, and communities, fostering a culture of wellbeing and resilience.
6. Take the first step toward becoming a Certified Musical Ambassador. By completing this training, you’ll fulfill the first tier of the certification process. If you feel called to continue, you can begin the application, submit a project proposal, and receive guidance throughout the process. Upon successful completion, you’ll officially join the growing network of Musical Ambassadors of Peace!
Interested in CE credits?
Contact us to inquire about Continuing Education credits for future trainings. Be sure to include your professional field and licensing requirements when reaching out.
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Registration Fee: $695 (Includes lunch on Saturday & Sunday)
Early Registration Special: $645 – Discount Code “EARLY” (Before August 31st)
Participants are responsible for their own lodging and transportation.
For further questions about this training please contact us at training@musicalambassadorsofpeace.org.
Meet The Facilitators:
Ari Honarvar is the founder of Rumi with a View, dedicated to bridging the arts, social justice, and well-being. As a Musical Ambassador of Peace, she dances with refugees and facilitates Resilience through Joy workshops for healthcare workers and social justice advocates on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Shaped by her childhood experiences of war and oppression and her work with underserved communities, her efforts have reached thousands and include collaborations with trauma experts and university researchers. Featured in The Guardian, TED Talks, Teen Vogue, CNN Español, and more, Ari is the author of the critically acclaimed novel A Girl Called Rumi and the bestselling oracle deck, Rumi’s Gift.
Patricia Irby (Freyja Wild) is a lifelong musician, composer, and vocal artist dedicated to the transformative power of music. Holding both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Vocal Performance, she has been a private voice teacher and music educator since 1990. Patricia has directed choirs of all ages, led community singing to foster connection, and guided individuals in discovering their personal power songs. As a sound healer and group facilitator, she creates spaces for deep musical engagement. In addition to her artistic work, she serves as the Executive Director of Musical Ambassadors of Peace, furthering the mission of using music as a bridge for peace and healing.