While the Covid 19 pandemic has created significant challenges, it has also opened new opportunities for engagement through online activities. Although person to person activities offer unique and rich experiences, online activities have their own advantages; ease of access, engaging whole families, and diverse communities from all over the country and the world from the comfort of their homes.
This is a useful list of best practices with wonderful contributions from Christine Stevens , a Remo Endorser, Music Therapist, drum circle facilitator, and founder of Upbeat Drum Circles
Tips for Virtual Rhythm/Drum Circle Facilitation
Best Practices for Zoom Audio [I EMAILED THE SITE WITH THE VIDEO ON THIS SUBJECT BUT HAVE NOT HEARD BACK. SHALL WE USE IT AND ASSUME THAT THEY WILL BE PLEASED?]
We strongly suggest you use headphones/earbuds and when in the Zoom meeting, adjust your audio settings. Here's what you need to do:
When you enter the Zoom Room, adjust the audio settings for the best possible experience. Here’s how
Go to the MICROPHONE icon on the bottom left and select audio settings.
If you have an external mic or headset select that in the audio settings as well.
Un-click or turn off the “Automatically adjust microphone volume” and set the volume about 80% on the dial. (If you don't have an external microphone just ignore this tip.)
Click on ADVANCED in the lower right hand corner.
Disable “Suppress Persistent Background Noise”
Disable “Suppress intermittent Background Noise”.
Select the Show in-meeting option to “Enable Original Sound”..
Close the Audio window, and when you are back in the Zoom meeting, click on “Enable Original Sound” in the upper left hand corner of the full Zoom window.
Published:
May 28, 2024
September 8, 2020
Updated:
June 16, 2026
June 16, 2026