LEVELS 1–5
Course of Handpan · Book 1
By Erfan GhavighalbThe reference book for the first five levels of PlayPan.
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PlayPan — the academic handpan learning method by Panersia
A structured curriculum
Learn the instrument.
Understand the music.
PlayPan is Panersia’s structured educational series for learning the handpan from beginner to advanced levels.
The ten-level curriculum combines handpan technique, rhythmic reading, music theory, coordination exercises, backing-track practice and complete pieces. Previous music theory is not required; the demonstrations and exercises are arranged step by step.
10progressive levels
204guided video lessons
14+hours of course material
10+years of teaching experience
Learning roadmap
Ten levels.
One continuous line.
The roadmap shows the order of the complete curriculum. Select any level to watch its overview and see the subjects covered at that stage.
Levels 1–5Foundational technique and music concepts
Levels 6–10Advanced techniques and repertoire
Every level includes a video overview
Select any level on the roadmap to watch its video overview.
The reference books
Two books.
Ten levels of learning.
Follow your PlayPan lessons with Course of Handpan. Book 1 accompanies levels 1–5, and Book 2 accompanies levels 6–10. Both books are available on Amazon.
LEVELS 6–10
Course of Handpan · Book 2
By Erfan GhavighalbThe reference book for the next five levels of PlayPan.
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How PlayPan
supports practice.
The course includes adjustable-speed demonstrations, backing tracks, coordination exercises, complete pieces, and dedicated sessions for breathing and corrective movement.
Student performances
Progress should
sound like music.
These videos present performances by PlayPan students and show the course material being applied in practice.
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Subscription access
Choose the access
that suits your study.
PlayPan is available through monthly or annual membership, with a lifetime option for the complete course. The plans below show the levels included in each form of access.
01 · Foundations
Levels 1–5
from$24/ month
- Five progressive levels
- 127 guided lessons
- Monthly or annual membership
02 · Complete course
Levels 1–10
from$39/ month
- All ten progressive levels
- 204 guided lessons
- Beginner to advanced course material
03 · Complete course
Lifetime access
once$499one payment
- All ten levels
- No recurring renewal
- Continued access to the complete course
Monthly, annual and lifetime access are compared clearly before checkout.
Choose your PlayPan accessDeveloped through teaching
A method shaped
through experience.
PlayPan draws on more than ten years of handpan teaching. The course is presented by music-trained instructors and includes dedicated sessions for breathing, yoga and corrective movement.
Free introductory session
Begin with
the first lesson.
Watch the introductory lesson before choosing a PlayPan membership, or compare the available plans and levels.