Located in central Bristol, in the Meridian HQ, Handpan Academy Bristol is a place for handpan players and enthusiasts of all levels and experiences. We offer a range of courses, workshops and classes for those who want to learn and advance their handpan playing skills and try instruments of different scales, materials and sizes.
Explore the handpan
Try handpans of different scales, sizes and materials
Learn different striking techniques
Create simple rhythms and melodies
Jam with others & enjoy playing music
2 SESSIONS x 3H
4 - 6 PEOPLE PER GROUP
INSTRUMETNS PROVIDED
PRICE: £120
BEGINNERS WEEKEND COURSES
MARCH 5th - 6th (1 SPOT LEFT)
1pm - 4pm each day
MARCH 12th - 13th
1pm - 4pm each day
APRIL 9th - 10th
1pm - 4pm each day
Workshops for all those who already have some experience with playing the handpan (e.g. those who already own an instrument or have been to our beginners course).
These sessions are adapted to different levels so it is challenging enough but not too overwhelming for all those who come to enjoy music with us.
In each workshop we will explore a different topic - get in touch if you'd like to explore something in particular!
DURATION: 3H
3 - 6 PEOPLE PER GROUP
PRICE: £70
THEMATIC WORKSHOPS
MARCH 3rd | Moving hands with independence
5pm - 8pm
MARCH 10th | Adapting songs for handpan - get inspired by songs by other musicians!
5pm - 8pm
Individual classes
Small group classes (3 people max)
Instruments provided
Possibility to rent a handpan
Price: £35 per hour (1-1 class)
PRIVATE CLASSES
PRIVATE CLASSES
Teacher and founder of the Handpan Academy Bristol
About Marketa
After years as a classically trained pianist, Marketa began her journey with the handpan in 2016, finding a new approach to music with this instrument. She began teaching in 2018, before starting up The Handpan Academy in August 2020. Marketa performs both solo and as part of the handpan duo MEA. Her love for the handpan comes from the freedom to create your own melodies and rhythms and her classes guide students to express themselves through this unique instrument, connecting to music in a different way.
