What to Expect From Your First Online Handpan Lesson

Your first online handpan lesson is a chance to work out where you are, what you want to learn, and how to move forward.

All playing levels are welcome in my classes. Many of my long term students (some working with me for 7+ year, weekly!) have gone from no musical experience, to advanced musicians.

I teach handpan and RAV lessons online through Zoom, with a focus on songs, technique, and composition.

The lesson and curriculum can be specialized for the instrument you own and the music you want to play.

What should I have ready?

Use a quiet space where you can sit comfortably with your instrument securely supported. Position your camera so I can see your hands and the playing surface.

Any camera position works!

Before the lesson, check that your device is charged and that both your voice and instrument can be heard. You can start with the equipment you already have; there is no need to buy recording gear before discovering whether it is necessary.

If you know your instrument’s maker, model, and scale, have those details ready. This allows me to tailor the lesson for your instrument.

What will we work on?

That depends on your experience and goals.

If you are new, a useful starting point is how to get a clear tone and move through a simple musical phrase.

If you already play, you might want help keeping time, learning a particular pattern, developing a song, or finding more variety on your scale.

My approach is to connect the technique to the music.

If we work on alternating hands, for example, we can put that movement into a short phrase so you hear how it contributes to a song.

Can online lessons help with technique?

A clear camera view and usable sound allow me to look at your movement, listen to your tone, and break down a pattern together.

We can take turns demonstrating and playing back short sections.

Internet delay means playing in perfect time together is generally not practical on a normal video call.

Technique is easily taught with my overhead view, recorded video and tab system.

What if I make mistakes?

You are there to learn. If a phrase falls apart, we can slow it down, shorten it, or separate the hand movements from the note changes.

It helps to tell me what feels difficult. “I lose the pattern when I move to this note” gives us something specific to work on.

What should I practice afterward?

All lessons teach technique, rhythm and melody through song.

You will have a specially prepared piece to practice at the end of our class. It is far more motivating to play in a song format!

What will I get afterward?

At the end of our lesson, you will receive:

-A video recording of the class

-Tab of all material covered in the lesson

-Continued support till next lesson, if anything comes up

If you are curious about the approach, book a free 30-minute intro lesson. For ongoing teaching, explore my online handpan and RAV lessons.

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