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Develop touch, phrasing and rhythmic language for expressive handpan playing.
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Central Music Institute (CMI) is a multitude award-winning music institution known for delivering structured, high-quality classical and contemporary music education to students across the globe. With a strong international presence, CMI offers both elite in-person training at its campuses and a comprehensive online learning platform, ensuring the same standard of instruction regardless of location. CMI provides carefully designed programmes for students of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to advanced performers. Teaching at CMI is grounded in internationally respected pedagogical frameworks, with a clear focus on technique, musical understanding, discipline, and steady progression. Lessons are structured, progress is monitored, and learning outcomes are clearly defined. A defining strength of CMI is its faculty. The institute curates and appoints some of the finest music educators and performers from leading music schools and professional backgrounds across the world. This carefully selected faculty brings global perspective, depth of expertise, and refined teaching practices, ensuring students learn from accomplished musicians at the highest level. The institute has successfully trained thousands of students for internationally recognised music examinations conducted by Trinity College London, ABRSM, MTB Exams, LCME, and Rockschool London. Alongside examination preparation, CMI places strong emphasis on ensemble playing, aural development, musical literacy, and interpretative skills, ensuring students develop as well-rounded musicians. Performance is an integral part of the learning process at CMI. Students regularly participate in curated concerts, performance showcases, and masterclasses led by accomplished musicians, offered both on campus and through digital platforms. These experiences help build confidence, stage presence, and professional musicianship. CMI is intentionally not a volume-driven institution. It operates with a long-term vision, prioritising depth, consistency, and high standards over rapid outcomes. Through disciplined training, thoughtful mentorship, and a balance of tradition and modern delivery, Central Music Institute continues to set a benchmark for premium music education worldwide.
I am a drummer and drum teacher based in Edinburgh. I started playing music at the age of 8, and it has always been the greatest joy of my life. I have a thorough knowledge of many instruments, including accordion (under the guide of Maestro Giuseppe Piccirilli for 10 years), handpan, and my favourite of them all, the drums. I have been a drummer for years now, with the studio, live and teaching experience both in Italy and the UK. My ongoing project is the release of a full album with my newly formed punk rock band. As much as I love this instrument, I am well aware that is challenging and extremely rewarding, therefore I would like to contribute in the self-development of others as a teacher. I am passionate, and I assure you that every lesson will bring something new to the table. I take students of all ages and levels, and in my lessons I teach the basics as well as the different styles (such as rock, pop, metal and funk), making sure that each music program is tailored for that particular student. I have recently completed a diploma in teaching Music Level 4. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Diploma in teaching Music Level 4 Drum clinics with Chris Coleman, Benny Greb and Jojo Mayer Music production and studio recording sessions
About handpan lessons
Handpan lessons focus on precise touch, tone production and rhythmic phrasing — ideal for melodic percussion players seeking meditative solo performance or ensemble textures.
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Handpan lessons: what to expect
Search for local handpan teachers for in-person tone and touch work; online lessons suit pattern development and composition.
Percussionists, melodic players and composers interested in unique tuned-percussion techniques.
Touch, dynamic control, phrase development and rhythmic patterns for expressive playing.
In-person sessions help with tone and touch checks; online lessons are effective for patterning and composition.
A simple learning path for handpan
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Learn hand positions, basic striking techniques and how to produce clear, resonant tones.
Develop rhythmic patterns, motif development and coordination across the scale layout.
Refine dynamics, build sets and create meditative arrangements suited for performance or recording.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A tuned handpan and a quiet space for practice to hear tone nuances.
- Recordings of target performers and a simple recorder for capturing ideas.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Single-instrument sets focusing on tone and atmosphere.
Blend with strings, vocals or percussion in small ensembles.
Create original melodic-percussive pieces using the handpan scale.
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FAQs about handpan lessons
Yes — keep instruments dry and store safely; teachers advise on cleaning and playing technique to preserve tone.
Yes — many beginners find immediate joy in producing melodic patterns; a teacher will help build musical structure.