Our facilitators are the guides who remove the barriers between you and the music, movement or simply creation.
They are more than teachers; they are mirrors for the group’s collective sound, holding the space for the elements to collide, harmonize, and evolve into something raw and human.
Meet the Jamily
The Keepers of the Key
Founder of
The Element Key
Benjamin Jamily
Benjamin Jamily is a facilitator, artist, and visionary dedicated to unlocking the creative intelligence that lives within human connection. His work sits at the intersection of music, movement, and collective awareness where improvisation becomes a language and groups transform into living, breathing organisms of expression.
From an early age, Benjamin was drawn to rhythm and the subtle dynamics that shape human interaction. Over years of exploration across music, dance, facilitation, and personal development, he began to recognize recurring patterns, how people lead, follow, support, express, and observe within any creative space. These insights eventually crystallized into The Element Key.
Through workshops, performances, and facilitator trainings across Europe, Benjamin has guided thousands of participants into this shared language, empowering them not only to create art together, but to experience a deeper sense of presence, connection, and belonging.
At the heart of his vision lies a simple idea:
That creativity is not something we perform, it is something we enter
together.
The Norwegian
Jamily
Lucas Weißenborn
Lucas A center piece in bringing the Element Key to Germany and Norway, and now hosts regular Element Key events in Oslo. For this accomplished composer, lyricist and session musician, the Element Key marks the next step on his creative journey.
The Norwegian Ambassador
Magnus Botn Seim
Magnus offers playfulness, presence and a stable earth in his facilitation. His experience ranges from being a lifelong percussionist to conductor of orchestras, certified music therapist and singer in one of Norways best choirs. Being passionate about co-creation, spontaneity and what is alive in the moment he is excited to be a part of this project.
Oslo
David Chandrasekhar
Element key allows me to tune in and explore different sides of myself and others. From this space, there’s no limits to what we can create together!
Oslo
Patryk Ludwiñski
Patryk always brings an uplifting, positive energy that activates and engages any group he works with. He has a natural ability to open up the crowd on a human level, and create an atmosphere that feels both alive and inclusive. He helps guide and grow the project with clarity and intention.
The infinite Polish Push
Sandra Myrland
Besides her helpful background with project mannagement, Sandra is the one bringing the element forward to the burning man community!
Oslo
Solvei Stenslie
A musician, songwriter and music teacher specializing in group dynamics and adult learning. She has a bachelor in the liberal arts from the US, with additional education from the University of Tromsø and Norwegian Academy of Music.
Tromsø
Klaudia Bajka
With her strong connection to nature and the elements and her extensive experience with holding circle singing, she is making her way forward as a new TEK facilitator co-creating circles on Nessondden
Nessodden
Philip Dons
Philip is the man of the heart. Making circles with a bright and clear vision of bringing out the deepest parts of people, he is also our host for the coming residency in Brazil!
FounderThe German Jamily
Julian Gritch
Julian is the German ambassador of the Element Key and has hosted numerous circles and workshops. He’s a creative poet, rapper, and singer who loves to be prompted live, sparking his improvisation and building a strong connection with the group around him. His scientific background as a physicist reflects his curiosity to learn, to observe, and to structure—allowing for diverse yet tightly woven live compositions. If he’s not restricted, he’s inclined toward the dark and obscure.
The German Ambassador
Alex
Engineer with two major passions: (nerd) games and music. When exposed to the Element Key he realized he could combine these two things - it is roleplaying with music! Left alone without any master he facilitated rogue circles in Erlangen, its members experimenting with the method on their own. After finding contact to the other facilitators he enjoys sharing experiences different circles are gaining. Personally he wants to be able to play every instrument in the world.
Erlangen
Juliane Friedrich
While being an electrical engineer by profession, music has always been a central part of Juli's life. She loves connecting and creating with fellow musicians, contributing vocal harmonies and instrumental elements to the Element Key Circles - most recently in Erlangen, but also wherever her path takes her next.
Erlangen
Josua
Loves to create spaces for people to experience connection, co-creation, and authentic expression..
JenaThe Dutch Jamily
Constantin Bach
Multi-Instrumentalist and spoken word artist "The C" with a strong passion for improvisation and the Ocean. Apart from working as a Marine Biologist, Constantin facilitates jam sessions and collaborates in several group and solo projects for movies, music and art. With a background in street music and science Constantin loves to connect feeling with thinking and invites you to listen and play.
Dutch AmbassadorThe Leiden jamily
What does a Facilitator do?
Igniting the Spark
(The Entry Point)
They simplify the complex. By teaching the five intuitive gestures in minutes, they bridge the gap between "watching from the edge" and becoming a vital part of the project. They turn silence into a playground where mistakes are celebrated as beautiful turns in the song.
Holding the Space
(The Foundation)
A facilitator protects the "Space" element. They ensure that eye contact remains, that the "Earth" grooves stay unbreakable, and that the room feels safe enough for everyone to find their own authentic expression without the need for polished performance.
Passing the Key
(The Evolution)
The ultimate goal is shared leadership. Facilitators guide the energy until the moment is right to pass the Key, empowering participants to step into the role of the Avatar. This is where the music truly belongs to the humanity of the circle, not just the leader.
THE PATH TO MASTERY
Every TEK facilitator has journeyed through immersive training and retreats to master the art of collective creation. They don't just teach a system; they embody a movement dedicated to healing separation through shared creativity. By joining a circle led by a certified facilitator, you are stepping into a lineage of music-makers who believe that real connection is only one gesture away.
Want to learn the Key?
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The circle is waiting. Step in and experience the power of the Element Key led by our world-class team.