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The Handpan Cookbook

Craft catchy handpan tunes with ease

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If you want to...

Unlock the secret to composing your own handpan tunes 🎶

Master the 3 essential elements of music—harmony, rhythm, and melody 🥁

Follow a simple, step-by-step recipe to create beautiful music 👨🍳

Add playful "musical spices" like breaks, fills, and bridges ✨

Share your unique sound with the world with confidence 🌍

then this course is perfect for you!

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David Kuckhermann is outstanding ... in Person, as a Teacher, as Artist. started my Journey in the Handpan Community April 2018. His Online-Courses are the first I discovered in starting to learn to play Handpan. The time till today he is working on Improvements...

Stefan Schwarz

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Germany

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Course Curriculum

By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of harmony, rhythm and melody. You will be able to easily come up with catchy handpan tunes and improvisations.

Course Length:

88 video lessons

This video is part of Section 2 and is called "2.12 Groovy backbeat with chord progression"

Introduction

1. Basic ingredients of music

2. Cooking hardpan tunes in 4 easy steps

3. Spicing up your tunes

4. Flavorful Freestyle

5. Musical ideas to inspire your recipes

Musical ingredients - Grooves

Musical ingredients - Harmonies

With this course you will...

Master the 3 core elements of music: harmony, rhythm, and melody

Create your own compositions effortlessly, turning your ideas into songs

Stay inspired every time you play, discovering endless possibilities

Your Instructor

The teacher of the respective handpan dojo course

More about

David Kuckhermann

David Kuckhermann is a Grammy nominated and world renowned handpan player and percussionist based in Berlin, Germany. His musical teaching methods are based on more than 20+ years of playing and professional teaching experience.
He has taught more than 10,000 students from all around the world as the founder of online instrument education schools: Handpan Dojo and World Percussion Academy.

His Youtube channel has more than 10 million views and features a wide selection of performances and educational videos:.

He has performed his solo repertoire in famous concert halls including the Royal Albert Hall in London England, the Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley in California and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.

He currently tours the world as freelancer, soloist and band-member of Dead Can Dance as well as teaching masterclasses for handpan players and percussionists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with this course?

When you enroll in The Handpan Cookbook, we've got everything ready for you to access:

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Immediate and unlimited access to 88 exclusive video lessons
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A downloadable e-book (PDF) with all the exercises from course

If you choose our The Academy membership (undoubtedly the best value), you'll get everything from the course, plus so much more :
- Unlimited access to all Handpan Dojo + MasterTheHandpan courses —including the new ones we introduce (3-4 each year)
- Exclusive entry into our vibrant private community
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What's the difference between the single course and the all-access pass?

Let's clear this up so you know exactly what you're getting into:

  • Single course: It's a one-time purchase. Buy the course once, and it's yours with lifetime access.
  • All-access pass: The Academy offers a membership with unlimited access to all Handpan Dojo + MasterTheHandpan courses, including 3-4 new ones introduced each year.

    Your access continues uninterrupted as long as you maintain your membership. Plus, you'll join our private community, where you can participate in Q&A live sessions, workshops, challenges and much more.

For the most comprehensive experience, The Academy offers superior value.

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How much does the course cost?

- The Handpan Cookbook is priced at $149.

It's a one-time purchase. Buy the course once, and it's yours with lifetime access.

- The Academy membership at $29 per month.

This membership not only includes this course but also gives you access to all Handpan Dojo and MasterTheHandpan courses, any new courses we add, plus entry into our vibrant community.

Do I need to be tech-savvy to learn through your platform?

Not at all! Our platform is designed to be user-friendly. You can easily navigate through the web app, and if you ever encounter any issues, our support team is here to help.

Is my instrument compatible with this course?

Have a central note with surrounding notes? Perfect! Every single one of our courses is designed to be 100% compatible with instruments like the Handpan and the tongue drum. Different scales, note counts, colors? We've got you covered. Here is a 3-video series to clear everything up.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We've got you covered for most payment methods! You can use all the major credit cards like Visa and MasterCard, and for quick checkouts, Google Pay and Apple Pay are ready to go.

If you're paying in euros, you're in luck — we also accept Giropay, iDEAL, and SEPA transfers for your convenience.

Can I access the courses on multiple devices?

Yes, you can access our courses on multiple devices. Whether you prefer to learn on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you'll have full access to all course materials.

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Our aim is to ensure the best learning experience for you. If Handpan Dojo isn't meeting your expectations, just let us know within 14 days of your purchase. We'll provide a 100% Money Back Guarantee, with no questions asked.

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What you get with every course:

Step-by-step learning to build your skills up every day

An E-book (PDF) with all the exercises from course

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