I have been a fan of David Kuckhermann since well before discovering the handpan. Having been obsessed with tabla, frame drum, riq, and darbuka one of the first videos I found when YouTube was created was David playing frame drum along side Ahmad Al Khatib on the Oud, which was the first time I had ever been exposed to the oud as well. This was the video that made me a life long fan:
Fast forward 13 years David felt a deep connection with the handpans and I am happy to share that he is offering a wealth of knowledge ranging from Beginner Handpan Lessons to Advanced Level Handpan Techniques! Here is the list and explanation of each course offered by David. Here are a couple of trailers:
Handpan 101
(free beginner course)
This free handpan course kick-starts your journey into the world of handpan playing. You’ll learn the essential basics and even get to play your first musical piece right away.
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After completing the course, you will have created a perfect foundation to develop your playing further and continue your handpan journey. Check out the courses available below!
If you...
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love the sound of the handpan
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want to learn a musical instrument in a fun and playful way
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would love to play your own music
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want to learn a solid foundation and develop good playing habits
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want to play melodies and harmonies while you spice up playing with percussive sounds and grooves
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want to learn the repertoire of compositions on the way
Then this course is for you!
If you have a solid foundation and want to...
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develop your technique to a professional level
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learn more about musicality and how to create space in the music
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make any chord sequence groove
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improve your Independence
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incorporate ideas from classical music into your playing
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reach a higher level of virtuosity and learn advanced finger drumming techniques