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 organise a range of courses, workshops and classes for those who want to learn and advance their handpan playing skills. Bristol Handpan Academy offers the possibility to try instruments with different scales, materials and sizes during the lessons as well as the possibility to rent and purchase a handpan.
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
AUGUST 21st - 22nd (full)
1pm - 4pm each day
SEPTEMBER 4th - 5th
1pm - 4pm each day
OCTOBER 30th - 31st
1pm - 4pm each day
NOVEMBER 13th - 14th
1pm - 4pm each day
Workshops for intermediate players
Each workshop we will explore a different topic
DURATION: 3H
4 - 6 PEOPLE PER GROUP
PRICE: £70
INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOPS
AUGUST 29th | Hands Independence
1pm - 4pm
OCTOBER 24th | Handpan Composition
1pm - 4pm
Individual classes
Small group classes (3 people max)
Duration: 60/90min
Instruments provided
Possibility to rent a handpan
Price: £35 per hour (1-1 class)
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.