Handpan Studio Amsterdam

Surprise performance during the Dutch Handpan Festival 2024, when Deniz joined Reo and Nory.

Performance by Jeremy Nattagh, featuring Caroline Dorrell, at the 2023 edition of the Dutch Handpan Festival. @JeremyNattagh handpanstudio.com All festivals, events, workshops and more:: hipsy.nl/handpanstudio

In Episode 4 of the Handpan Studio podcast, we have an amazing conversation with the one and only Kabeçao. Not only are we hearing what his name actually means (for all of us none Portuguese speakers, you wouldn't have guessed). We're also talking about the struggles of becoming a musician when it comes to receiving support by our family, Kabe's house and of course we asked him the question we are all wondering about: How did you become this good of a handpan player? Tune in and enjoy. https://www.kabecao.com https://www.handpanstudio.com

Malte Marten joins us in this episode of the Handpan Studio Podcast. Recounting the moment we first discovered the handpan, Malte shares his experience and the urge he felt to share this unique instrument with the world. From going out to the streets, playing in a metro station, to eventually reaching an amazingly wide audience via online means and social media.

This video of Amy Naylor is from her 2023 performance at the Dutch Handpan Festival, organized by Handpan Studio Amsterdam. A combination of Amy's original songs as well as various mantras. Enjoy Amy's wonderful voice accompanied by the beautiful, dreamy sounds of the handpan.

Just a day after a handpan workshop hosted by Amy Naylor, the group of participants felt inspired and had the courage to perform the song they learned live at the Dutch Handpan Festival. We are very proud of all of them, as well as amazed by the fun and joyful song they shared. "We all come from the goddess" a rendition by Amy & The Drops!

Full Performance of Alexander Mercks during his visit to the Handpan Studio in Amsterdam on July 2024. Enjoy a variety of live improvisations on old as well as new tracks. Now and then you may recognize a twinkl of a melody that you once enjoyed during your years listening to music. Alex, thanks for sharing your music, your soul, your self. 0:00 First composition 20:39 Second composition 32:25 Third composition 41:55 Fourth composition 59:14 Fifth composition 1:14:22 Ending composition

In our second episode of the Handpan Studio Podcast we welcome Amy Naylor. Being surrounded by music from early childhood memories, Amy shares her journey overcomming shyness and social anxiety through music. Her stories of personal growth, community, and the shift from playing covers to creating original compositions are both inspiring as well as insightful. We delve into the communal spirit that music can deliver, the empowering resonance of Taiko drumming and the beauty and importance of affinity spaces. Shared passion for music remind us of its power to transform, connect, and uplift. Let the melodies of this conversation carry you away and perhaps even inspire your own musical exploration.

This video of Connor is from his 2023 performance at the Handpan Studio Amsterdam, where he captured the audience with his rich and deep sounds, combining electronic sounds with exotic instruments (of which none other than the handpan). While performing we follow his journey, capturing and looping sounds which eventually reach a musical climax. Hope you'll enjoy as much as we did. Connor Shafran: www.connorshafran.com Handpan Studio Amsterdam: www.handpanstudio.com

Recording of the talented and most inspiring Dan Mulqueen at Handpan Studio Amsterdam. First song: 0:00 Second song: 6:40 Third song: 13:03 Fourth song: 17:51 Fifth song: 24:14 Sixth song: 29:51 Seventh song: 34:58 Eight song: 39:21 Ninth song: 45:44

Join us as we welcome our first guest on our podcast, the incredibly talented Dan Mulqueen. Dan tells us about his handpan journey and the music that has influenced his style of playing. He also let's us in on the creative process behind composing handpan music and reflects on his musical evolution, from his early days playing percussion to his innovative solo work with the handpan. Along the way we exchange stories about our first encounters with the handpan, share tips on getting your instrument past TSA and wrap it up with a round of lightningspeedQ&A's.