Course · Beginner

Learn to play the handpan from scratch.

Join our weekly beginner sessions and explore the handpan in a guided, creative and structured way. Together we build the core musical skills — rhythm, melody, timing, coordination and improvisation. No prior experience needed.

A beginner handpan class in the Handpan Brussels studio
Level
Beginner (no experience needed)
Format
Weekly group sessions, 8 sessions over 2 months
Time
Every Monday, 13:45 – 15:00
Group size
Max. 15 participants
Studio
Quai des Péniches 34, 1000 Bruxelles
Price
€300 — total for the full package — not per session

What’s included

  • A handpan to play during every class
  • 75-minute sessions in our studio at Quai des Péniches 34
  • Maximum 15 participants
  • Full video course with practical info and exercises to practise at home
  • One free make-up session if you miss a class (with 24h notice)
  • Extra missed classes are not refundable or reschedulable

Optional: rent a handpan for €195 covering the full course. Rent a handpan for the full course. A refundable €80 deposit is charged in addition, returned when the instrument comes back in good condition.

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Schedule

  • 1

    Exploring Sound/Timbre

    This class introduces you to the basics of creating beautiful sound on the handpan. We'll explore how to get a clean tone, how your touch affects the sound, and how to listen for the natural resonance of the instrument. Using the Handpan Copenhagen Method, you'll learn to play with intention and simple techniques to bring out the unique voice and feeling of each note. Instruments are provided during the class.

    Monday 26 October 2026
    13:45 – 15:00
  • 2

    Exploring Rhythm

    This class introduces you to the basics of rhythm and groove. You'll learn to feel and play steady beats through clapping and tapping exercises, focusing on quarter-note and eighth-note grooves. Using the Handpan Copenhagen method, we'll practice simple rhythmic patterns that build timing, coordination, and flow in your playing. Instruments are provided during the class.

    Monday 2 November 2026
    13:45 – 15:00
  • 3

    Exploring Dynamics

    In this class, you'll learn how to control the volume and emotional expression of your playing. We'll guide you through exercises to practice smooth transitions from soft to loud sounds, how to accent specific notes, and how to shape your playing with intention. Using the Handpan Copenhagen method, we'll also explore the different dynamic possibilities of your instrument, helping you develop a more expressive and connected way of playing. Instruments are provided during the class.

    Monday 9 November 2026
    13:45 – 15:00
  • 4

    Exploring Harmony

    In this class, we introduce the basics of harmony on the handpan by playing two-note combinations and creating simple layered sounds. Through the Handpan Copenhagen method, you'll explore how intervals and chord-like structures can add depth and color to your playing - even at a beginner level. Instruments are provided during the class.

    Monday 16 November 2026
    13:45 – 15:00
  • 5

    Exploring Timing

    In this class, we will practise keeping your rhythm. You will learn the importance of timing in your playing. Instruments are provided during the class.

    Monday 23 November 2026
    13:45 – 15:00
  • 6

    Exploring Melody

    Discover how to move across your handpan musically. We'll practice beginner-friendly scale exercises, melodic phrases, and call-and-response games. Using the Handpan Copenhagen method, you'll learn how to create flowing melodies and explore the musical storytelling potential of your instrument. Instruments are provided during the class.

    Monday 30 November 2026
    13:45 – 15:00
  • Holiday break · 1 December 2026 – 12 January 2027
  • 7

    Putting Everything Together

    Now it's time to put everything together. In this creative class, we'll guide you through a recap of all the sessions using the concepts you've learned so far. Instruments are provided during the class.

    Monday 18 January 2027
    13:45 – 15:00
  • 8

    Exploring Coordination & Independence

    This class helps you build basic hand coordination and rhythmic independence - essential for fluid, expressive playing. We'll explore alternating hand patterns and simple polyrhythms using the Handpan Copenhagen method, making independence exercises feel natural and fun. Instruments are provided during the class.

    Monday 25 January 2027
    13:45 – 15:00