Learn the basics of handpan playing with handpan maker Luc Dupuis!
Instruments will be available for everyone to play and explore.
Date and Time and Location:
Saturday April 26th, 2025 from 9 am to 6 pm at The Sound Journey Store in Beamsville, Ontario.
Handpan: Beyond the Basics will be offered on Sunday April 27th for those who wish have been playing for a while and would like to learn new skills.
Who Can Take This Course?
This course is open to both the general public and to students of the School of Sound.
Students attending must either have some experience on the handpan or attend Saturday's Handpan Basics to register for this class.
Number of Credit Hours for School of Sound Students
This course is worth 8 hours of electives towards School of Sound elective hours. If you take this course and then decide to join School of Sound at a later date, you will be credited these hours.
Course Description
Learn all about Handpans from our very talented handpan maker Luc Dupuis. Luc will bring handpans for everyone to use a play. This course is perfect for those who have never played a handpan, or beginners who would like to make sure they have their basic skills down just right.
Course Objectives
- Understand the history of how handpans came into existence.
- Listen to and play a variety of handpans of different keys and scales
- Hear how different metals create different timbres
- Know what to look for when purchasing a handpan
- Learn the proper technique to create clear tones on your handpan
- Explore simple melodic and rhythmic patterns to create beautiful music
- More details will be here when I hear from Luc. :)
By the end of this course, you will ... More details will be here when I hear from Luc. :)
For more information about this exclusive experience, please do not hesitate to call Denise and her team at 905-563-3234.
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 pand 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.
LOCATION
Location is at the Sound Journey Store in Lincoln (Beamsville), Ontario, Canada L3J 2C8. We will send you the exact address once you are enrolled.
We are 35 minutes from Niagara Falls. 1 hour from both Toronto and from Buffalo NY. We live on a beautiful wine route on the top of the Niagara Escarpment, so if you are planning on travelling, you may with to add a few days to your trip and enjoy our area.
ACCOMODATIONS
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
AIRPORT
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.
SHOPPING IN THE STORE
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.
Refund Policy
Our workshops typically sell out quickly. Therefore, we can only offer a refund on tickets if we can fill your spot with someone from the waitlist. Please note that if you cancel at the last minute, it may be difficult for us to find a replacement. Additionally, if you purchase a ticket and do not attend, no refund will be available.
