Intended for beginner players

You’ve just got up your first handpan and don’t know where to start — or you’ve been playing a while but feel stuck.

A 30-Day Journey - Together

A new lesson every 3 days. Just 15 minutes a day. Learn, grow, and stay motivated — together, at the same pace.

Yes, it’s 100% free!

There’s no catch, no credit card required, and nothing to lose — just a chance to grow as a player and maybe even win a handpan!

Enrollment is open until June 3 —

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You’re invited to join the very first class to kickstart your handpan journey. 🌱

Starting on your own can be tough, but there’s a unique power in learning alongside others.

The lessons you’ll learn are the same ones we wish we’d had at the start—carefully designed to build the right foundation and level up your skills.

Whether you’re just starting out, looking to rebuild your foundation the right way, or simply want to experience the power of the handpan community, there’s truly something for everyone in this course.

You’ll be on the same timeline, with shared goals, and a community all rooting for each other. The strength of the cohort mentality is something you can’t replicate on your own.

Throughout this journey, you’ll have access to self-paced lessons, weekly livestreams, personalized guidance, and of course, everything is recorded so we’ve got you covered no matter what time zone you’re in.

Together, let’s MasterTheHandpan Basics — and beyond!

Join the first Handpan Roots class

We’re growing together — One Day at a Time.

Your 30-Day Plan

You’ll receive new lessons every 3 days — plus resources, practice tracks, and a dedicated space to share your progress with the community.

Each week, we’ll go live to check in, answer your questions, and share a few extra tips to help you stay grounded and grow with confidence.

Join the Handpan Roots class

LIVE June 3

Kickoff time. Let’s grow.

Kickoff & Q&A. Set your intention, ask your first questions, and plant the seed.

Lesson 1

Introduction

Course presentation with David. Define Challenge objectives, state of mind, encouragement to get off to a good start.

Lesson 2

Installation & Instrument anatomy

How to set up for playing: your chair, stand, posture, instrument stability, note position, and understanding the different parts of the handpan.

Lesson 3

How to have a good touch

How to play the instrument and make it sound good with just one finger, which surface to use, where to strike, how to keep the hand relaxed and close to the handpan to extract all its magic.

Lesson 4

Warmup

Train all your fingers, balance your strokes, memorize the mapping of the instrument, develop your dexterity with progressive exercises.

LIVE June 10

Branch Out

Checkpoint 2: Share your progress, get guidance, and keep building strong foundations.

Lesson 5

Warmup variations

Discover other ways to warm up, and create your own exercises

Lesson 6

Rhythm & Melody

Introduction to simple rhythmic patterns: playing in 8 beats, understanding and using ghost notes, exploring accents to structure a rhythm.

Lesson 7

Composition – Let’s Get Started

Creation of your first melodic-rhythmic pattern. Start building your own compo.

Lesson 8

Composition – Extended pattern

We’ll lengthen the previous pattern, adding notes and making the structure a little more complex.

LIVE June 17

Keep Growing

Checkpoint 3. Dig deeper, refine your basics, and get support where it counts.

Lesson 9

Composition – Let’s Add Some Groove

Adding groove, tempo variations, more nuanced playing. Develop internal listening and rhythmic placement.

Lesson 10

Composition – Groove variation

A new variation will bring relief to the composition. Explore new dynamics.

Lesson 11

Composition – Bridge

Giving some space to our composition while working on harmonically complementary chords.

LIVE June 24

Fruitful Harvest + Live Raffle

Final checkpoint + live raffle! Celebrate your journey and enter the handpan raffle.

By the end of June...

You’ll have nailed the fundamentals of the handpan

You’ll feel re-ignited with passion for learning and playing

You’ll have experienced the power of consistency and the joy of community

Giveaway

Enter to Win a PAN’H D Kurd 10 Handpan

We’re thrilled to partner with PAN’H Instruments — a passionate handpan maker — to offer one lucky participant a beautiful, handcrafted instrument:

A stunning D Kurd 10 scale

Includes a protective softcase

Valued at 1,450 €

Enter to Win

Meet your teacher, David

My name is David Charrier, founder of Master The Handpan. I've been playing for over 20 years, but I still remember the moment I first heard and touched a handpan—how it captivated me, how I knew this was my thing.

Since then, this instrument has taken me on an incredible journey: it’s moved me to tears, brought me peace, sparked joy, and connected me with amazing people.

Now, it’s your turn. The handpan is intuitive, accessible, and full of magic—and I’ll prove it to you.

Through these lessons, my goal is simple: to help you enjoy, explore, and fall in love with this instrument. Let this be the first step in a beautiful adventure.

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David Charrier

Here's what you'll get:

A full pack of vital lessons every handpan player needs to get started

Tracks and tools to help you improve between lessons

You’ll be entered into the raffle to win a PAN’H D Kurd 10 handpan

Join a space to share your progress and support others along the way

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Handpan Roots?

Handpan Roots is a 30-day beginner-friendly journey to master the handpan basics — together. With just 15 minutes a day, you’ll receive new lessons every 3 days, practice tracks, and access to a supportive community.

Weekly live sessions will keep you on track, answer your questions, and help you grow. Best of all, everyone starts and progresses together — creating motivation and momentum you won’t find learning alone.

How much does Handpan Roots cost?

Handpan Roots is 100% free to join — no payment, no strings attached.
Just sign up and start playing.

When does Handpan Roots start?

Handpan Roots starts on June 3! You’ll receive your first email that day — so keep an eye on your inbox and make sure nothing lands in spam.

Is my instrument compatible with this course?

Have a central note with surrounding notes? Perfect! Every single one of our courses is designed to be 100% compatible with instruments like the Handpan and the tongue drum. Different scales, note counts, colors? We've got you covered. Here is a 3-video series to clear everything up.

Do I need to be tech-savvy to learn through your platform?

Not at all! MasterTheHandpan is designed to be user-friendly. You can easily navigate through the platform, and if you ever encounter any issues, our support team is here to help.

How can I participate in the giveaway? Do I need to make a purchase to enter?

No purchase needed — it’s completely free. To be part of the giveaway, all you need to do is join Handpan Roots, stay subscribed throughout the journey, and complete the 30-day course. That’s it.

Everyone who completes the journey will be automatically entered. I’ll share all the details by email during the month of June — so make sure you’re signed up and following along.

Can I enter multiple times with different emails?

No — only one entry per person is allowed. This giveaway isn’t just about signing up. To be eligible, you’ll need to join the Handpan Roots journey and complete the course. It’s all about showing up and taking part — not stacking emails.

When and how will the prize draw take place?

The prize draw will take place live on our social media channels on June 25, 2025. (Details will be sent to all participants by email.)

How will the winner be announced?

The winner will be announced in three ways:

‍Live on our social media – during the draw.
‍By email – all participants will receive the winner announcement.
‍Personal email – the winner will receive a direct email with details on how to claim the prize.

Will I have to pay for shipping or any other fees?

Shipping is 100% covered by MasterTheHandpan, worldwide! You won’t pay anything for delivery.

However, customs fees may apply depending on your country’s regulations and the shipping origin. These fees are the winner’s responsibility and vary based on your country and the instrument’s value.

⚠️ Important: Some countries may have shipping restrictions or embargoes. We’ll do our best to get the instrument to you, but if that’s not possible, you’ll receive access to the Academy instead.

Need More Help?

If you still have questions, don't hesitate to reach out by chat (click the blue bubble at the bottom right) or at contact@masterthehandpan.com.