Handpan: Building on the Basics April 2026

Go beyond the Basics of handpan playing with handpan maker Luc Dupuis and local handpan legend, Justin Pitters!

Date and Time and Location:

Saturday, April 4, from 10 am to 6 pm at The Sound Journey Store in Beamsville, Ontario.

Course Description:

In Handpan Building on the Basics, we will be building on the the skills taught in our beginner class. Our very talented handpan maker Luc Dupuis will be introducing new techniques and new patterns to bring out more from this beautiful instrument. 

Course Objectives:

• Learn new techniques beyond standard tapping
• Explore more complex melodic and  rhythmic pattern
• Build on the Handpan Basics workshop skills

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is open to both the general public and to students of Rooted in Sound Academy Canada. Students attending must either have some experience on the handpan or attend our beginners class.

Number of Credit Hours for Rooted in Sound Academy Students:

This course is worth 8 hours towards Rooted in Sound Academy elective hours. If you take this course and then decide to join Rooted in Sound Academy at a later date, you will be credited these hours. 

Please note the class is subject to cancellation  if minimum enrolment (5 participants) is not met.

Meet your Instructor

Luc Dupuis

Luc is a local handpan artist who creates world class instruments. Luc is one of the last makers who's pans are 100% hand hammered. Each stroke to your hand pan has been done by hand, there are no pneumatic hammers used to create these beautiful instruments. This takes incredible skill and talent.
Luc's playing skills on both the handpan and didgeridoo are top in the field and he can be heard playing throughout Ontario.   He is a regular participant in the Sound Journey Store's annual Charity event.  Listen to Luc play the handpans here. 

Justin Pitters

Justin is a musician, instructor, and overall handpan enthusiast. His passion for sharing the mystical and soothing sounds of the handpan has taken him around the world to meet and play with musicians and handpan artists from all walks of life, and to learn from the most incredibly talented teachers. His most recent journeys have brought him to the "Pantam Residence" hosted by Carlos "Kabecao" Rodrigues in Portugal, Vivaan Handpan Festival in India, Pangonia Handpan Festival in Berlin, and Wild Naya Handpan Academy in south Germany. He has performed at events such as Paniaque Handpan Festival in Montreal, and Steel Mountain Handpan Gathering in Colorado, USA. Justin has hosted workshops in the US and India, and is excited to share with you everything that he's learned from his adventures!

Shopping in the Store During Workshops

Participants are welcome to make purchases at the Sound Journey Store before or after training.  If you would like a private consultation, we suggest you book the day before or after class to accommodate for more time. 

Accommodations & Nearest Airports

Here are links to accommodations in the area. There are several Air B&Bs in walking distance. Air B&B  and VRBO,  Home To Go and Vacation Renter

The Closest airport is Hamilton which is 30 minutes away .  The next two airports are Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Buffalo NY, USA.  Both airports are 1 hour away.