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PlayPan instructors performing handpan beside the sea

PlayPan — the academic handpan learning method by Panersia

Structured handpan learningA clear, step-by-step path for technique, musical understanding and expression.

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

PlayPan ten-level learning roadmap, from foundations to musical independence

Select any level on the roadmap to watch its video overview.

Inside the method

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.

01PlayPan student performance 1

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05PlayPan student performance 5

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
Annual access: $179

03 · Complete course

Lifetime access

once$499one payment
  • All ten levels
  • No recurring renewal
  • Continued access to the complete course
Complete access without a subscription.

Monthly, annual and lifetime access are compared clearly before checkout.

Choose your PlayPan access

Developed 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.

PlayPan handpan instructor
Technique in practiceTouch, rhythm & coordination
Erfan Ghavighalb, PlayPan instructor
Musical foundationsMethod, notation & repertoire
PlayPan movement instructor
Sustainable playingBreath, movement & physical ease
PlayPan musicians performing beside the sea

Free introductory session

Begin with
the first lesson.

Watch the introductory lesson before choosing a PlayPan membership, or compare the available plans and levels.