A new way of learning handpan intuitively, with ease and fun!
Play handpan with me with 10 interactive videos. A full length of 100+ minutes allows you to understand your handpan and get more free just by playing with ease and joy.
With this community tool you get access to all the HandPanPal playalong videos and additionally get access to a monthly live call with me. Within these calls I will break down my creative process of how to improvise, create melodies, discover new sounds and compose songs. I will also give you feedback on how you can enhance your handpan playing.
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What is
You might be wondering—why another handpan course? Maybe you've learned plenty of patterns and grooves but struggle to connect them into real music. Improvising feels overwhelming, and structure seems elusive. Let me guide you through it—let’s play together!
Jamming with others was key to my own handpan journey, but I know not everyone has that opportunity. That’s why I created these playalong videos: just grab your instrument and join in! With clear, supportive visuals, I’ll show you the harmonic structure behind what I play and how you can build on it to create music effortlessly. No more endless drills—just playful, intuitive learning.
In this course, you’ll:
Play and learn with ease
Understand music fundamentals without stress
Improvise freely
Connect patterns naturally
Get inspired and stay curious
Enjoy a relaxing, musical flow
I've dreamed of making this course for years, and now it's finally here! After playing along, you’ll have a solid foundation for musical improvisation—ready to express yourself with confidence and joy.
Hello! My name is Alexander Mercks and handpan is my big passion. When I started playing this wonderful UFO back in 2014 it was the start of a whole new chapter in my life. This instrument has accompanied me in so many important moments in my life and I don't stop to learn about myself just through playing and exploring the core of my emotions and my musicality. With great joy I am opening this platform to be able to guide you on your journey to find your inner voice on the handpan! Let's go! :)