John Yost is degreed in Percussion from Northeastern University in Illinois (1992). Currently he works for the Chicago Park District as a music instructor. Previously, he has taught in the Chicago Public School System. John Yost is a facilitator, rhythmatist and educator. He has performed and recorded nationally. He has studied djembe in Africa with several master drummers and he has studied Taiko in Japan and in the USA. He has studied drum circle facilitation with the father of the modern drum circle, Arthur Hull. John has facilitated drum circles in corporations, schools, community groups and at major Chicago events. In addition, he teaches West African drum classes and Japanese Taiko. He also facilitates a free weekly drum circle in Chicago. John endorses and plays Remo drums in drum circles.