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Handpan Training Workshop in Rishikesh — Haritha International Sound Healing School
3-Day Workshop · Rishikesh

Master the Art of Handpan Music

Join our immersive 3-day Handpan Training in Rishikesh. Unlock your musical potential, learn from expert handpan artists, and connect with fellow music lovers in the serene Himalayan setting.

  • 3 Days · 6 Hours
  • Beginner Friendly
  • Small Batches
  • English Medium

Welcome

3-Day Handpan Workshop in Rishikesh – Learn, Play & Experience Sound Healing

Step into the best 3-day handpan workshop in Rishikesh, India and explore your music potential. Learn to play every tune of the handpan to relax the mind, soul and body. This handpan training for beginners in India will help you learn the handpan instrument step by step under the mentorship of the most seasoned handpan artists. Secure your spot now to cherish the healing side of the music in just three days!

  • 6 hours guided practice
  • Handpan provided
  • Mindfulness sessions
  • Small batches
Handpan and singing bowl session at Haritha International Sound Healing, Rishikesh
Practising handpan by the Ganges in Rishikesh

Join Our Immersive Handpan Training in Rishikesh

In a place like Rishikesh, nestled in the lap of serene nature, which is blessed by the holy River Ganges and surrounded by tall Himalayas, the tunes of handpan feel more magical. The handpan is a musical instrument producing healing sounds. It creates tunes and vibrations that can heal and rejuvenate humans from the inside out. This Handpan workshop in Rishikesh just needs your presence and not any experience. Anyone seeking holistic peace through music is welcome to be a part of this journey.

✦ The Sacred Steel ✦

What is a Handpan & Why is it So Powerful?

One of the most expressive instruments, made of steel, that produces healing tunes is called Handpan. It requires gentle handwork to produce soothing tunes. As every note resonates, it takes you to a meditative state where awareness grows, and restlessness ends. These vibrations work like sound healing.

Handpan Instrument Benefits

Emotional Release
Deep Relaxation
Stress & Anxiety Reduction
Body, Soul & Mind Harmony

Workshop Highlights

A grounded, hands-on three-day journey — from your first strike to a confident live performance.

Immersive 3-Day Training

An immersive 3-day training to master the handpan

No experience

Beginner-Friendly

Beginner-level handpan training in Rishikesh

Together

Live Group Practice

Soulful Live Group Practice Session

Inner stillness

Mindfulness With Sound

Practising mindfulness with the handpan

On stage

Live Performance

Live Handpan performance training

Who Should Join This Handpan Workshop?

This handpan course in India is a musical blessing to beginners with no musical background. For those having a keen interest in learning music that heals, this beginner handpan course with certificate is a perfect platform. This is more of a holistic journey that offers two-fold benefits: learning music and fostering self-healing through sound.

This Course is for You:

Perfect Match

Beginners with an interest in music

Musicians looking for a skill add-on

Yoga Teachers for relaxing meditation sessions

Sound healers looking for an instrument add-on

Travellers interested in learning holistic music in Rishikesh

The Sacred Setting

Why Learn Handpan in Rishikesh?

This music workshop in Rishikesh unfolds the mesmerising notes of the handpan amidst the silence of nature. The freshness of the holy river, the spiritual vibe in the air of this land of sages, and the healing essence of the yoga capital of the world offer a unique lightning and learning virtue. The ambience of the place complements this musical voyage. Fellow participants from all over the world who come to this global yoga hub add collective experience to your time here.

Handpan training amidst Rishikesh's Himalayan setting

What You'll Learn

3-Day Handpan Course Curriculum

Three carefully sequenced days — from the very first strike to confident, expressive performance.

Day 01

Day 1 – Introduction to Handpan

2 Hours

The first day uncovers the introductory lessons on the handpan, including the welcome part, the overview of this musical instrument, the history and origin of the handpan, the notes and the layouts of the handpan, its working and the basics related to the maintenance and careful handling of the handpan. It ends with a group play session.

Day 02

Day 2 – Rhythm & Creativity

2 Hours

Explore the rhythmic patterns of the handpan and how timing is important in playing this instrument. Hand coordination skills along with your own unique style of playing handpan, and how to express emotions using its tunes. Pair work and group improvisation sessions help you build a strong foundation here.

Day 03

Day 3 – Advanced Techniques & Performance

2 Hours

Learn the advanced techniques of playing handpan by learning ghost notes, concepts like rolls, harmonics, and flams. Day three includes personal practice time in the guidance of the instructor, tips for live performances, and practice of a mini-performance with support. The course ends with assisting you in practising at home.



Tibetan singing bowls and handpan at the altar
Sound healing workshop session
Group practice with handpan and bowls
Music and yoga in the Himalayan foothills

Outcomes

What You Will Learn in This Workshop

  • 01

    The basics of Handpan

  • 02

    Melody and rhythm of the handpan

  • 03

    Improvement of handpan skills

  • 04

    Live performance skill build-up

  • 05

    Expressing emotions using sound

  • 06

    Storytelling with handpan notes

Beyond Lessons

Additional Workshop Features

Group handpan practice and mindful breathing at Haritha

More Than the Lessons

This handpan learning retreat comes along with additional features like daily sessions of relaxation to start every day with focused breathing and the essence of mindfulness to expand the learning experience. An informal session of handpan where the learners can play handpan and explore it at their own pace in order to encourage connection between the co-learners and induce shared learning moments.

Your Mentor

Meet Your Handpan Instructor

Justin

Handpan Artist · Toronto, Canada

Steel Mountain Gathering Panique Montreal Handpan Festival

From an Engineer's Desk to Handpan by the Ganges

Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Justin discovered the soulful tunes of handpan in 2021 through YouTube’s meditation music playlist. He was drawn to the ethereal sounds of handpan. He spent two years practising and refining his skills in playing handpan, after which he switched his engineering job and decided to follow his passion as a handpan artist. He is known for his great performance by the river Ganges in Rishikesh, India. He has also performed at events like Steel Mountain Gathering in Colorado, Panique, and Montreal’s Handpan Festival. His workshops are not only about teaching handpan, but also about helping people meet their inner self and the musical instinct. His mission is to inspire inner peace through the tunes of the handpan.

Why Practise

Benefits of Learning Handpan

Enjoy the following benefits of handpan:

  • 01

    It reduces stress and rejuvenates the mind

  • 02

    Handpan tunes enhance focus

  • 03

    Playing the handpan improves creativity

  • 04

    It fosters emotional well-being and healing

  • 05

    It offers musical growth in your life

Where It Can Take You

Career & Opportunities After Handpan Training

Handpan is a unique instrument endeared to everyone having great taste in music and healing through sound. Thus, pursuing handpan training adds a unique edge to your music and healing profession. Our handpan sound healing training in Rishikesh paves a path towards professional growth. Learning handpan lessons in India opens the door to several goals and career opportunities for the learners.

Join to cherish these global opportunities:

Live Handpan Performances

Handpan Music Trainer

Sound Healing with Handpan

Content Creation using Handpan

Play Handpan Internationally

Workshop Details

Course Fees & Dates

Master in playing handpan amidst the peacefulness of Rishikesh, India, with our most affordable beginner handpan course. Dates for this handpan meditation workshop in India are flexible. You just need to book this workshop with us three days before your joining and bask in the refreshing tunes of handpan.

Course Date Book Before 3 Days
Language English

Course Fees

(Without Accommodation & Food)

India

INR 27,000 INR 22,999

International

USD 299 USD 249

Accommodation & Food

Stay With Us

Everything is taken care of, so you can focus on the practice.

Spacious rooms, hygienic environment, and sattvic vegetarian food - food that is not only fresh and simple, but also made in a manner that is not in conflict with energy work but complementary to it. No big meals prior to sessions, no logistics to take care of. On-site students say that the difference between being able to stay in place and being able to interact with the course by having everything under the same roof is noticeable.
All face-to-face students can be accommodated. Information about the room type and cost can be obtained.

  • Clean & hygienic rooms
  • Peaceful and quiet environment
  • Attached bathrooms & essential amenities
  • Designed for rest & recovery
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Deluxe AC Private Room

Air-conditioned private comfort with a king-size bed and serene views — designed for the deepest rest between practice and rejuvenation.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hot Shower
  • King Size Bed
  • Comfortable stays
  • Peaceful ambience
  • Serene vibes of the Holy Ganges
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Twin AC Shared Room

Air-conditioned twin-shared comfort — the perfect balance of economy and ease, ideal for fellow students forming community on retreat.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Round-the-clock hot and cold water
  • Attached western washroom
  • Twin Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refreshing view of the Himalayas
Non-AC Deluxe Private Room at Haritha International Sound Healing Non-AC · Deluxe

Non-AC Deluxe Private Room

Make yourself at home in our Deluxe Rooms, designed to offer you the ultimate comfort with private space, modern amenities, and serene views.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hot Shower
  • King Size Bed
  • Comfortable stays
  • Peaceful ambience
  • Serene vibes of the Holy Ganges
Non-AC Twin Shared Room at Haritha International Sound Healing Non-AC · Twin Shared

Non-AC Twin Shared Room

Experience the perfect balance of economy and comfort in our shared rooms, ideal for building community connections.

  • Round-the-clock hot and cold water
  • Attached western washroom
  • Double Bed
  • Heater facility available
  • Refreshing view of the Himalayas

Nourish Your Body With Pure Sattvic / Yogic Meals

Sattvic Meals

Designed to support healing, energy balance, and rejuvenation — our sattvic meals are freshly prepared using Ayurvedic principles for optimal health and inner harmony.

At Haritha International Sound Healing School, food is an essential part of your healing journey. Our sattvic meals are thoughtfully prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, following traditional Ayurvedic principles. Each meal is designed to improve digestion, enhance energy levels, and bring balance to your body and mind.

Pure vegetarian sattvic meal at Haritha International Sound Healing

Sattvic Meals / Yogic Meals

Experience authentic Ayurvedic sattvic meals made fresh with locally sourced ingredients.

  • Pure Vegetarian & Sattvic Diet
  • Farm-Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients
  • Ayurvedic Balanced Nutrition
  • Light, Wholesome & Healing Food
  • Supports Yoga & Meditation Practice
  • Improves Digestion & Detoxification
  • Natural Energy Boosting Meals
  • Clean, Hygienic & Mindful Cooking
Yogic sattvic thali at Haritha International Sound Healing

Yogic Meals / Sattvic Meals

Designed to boost energy, improve digestion, and support your yoga and healing journey.

  • 100% Vegetarian & Sattvic Diet
  • Freshly Prepared Daily with Local Ingredients
  • Based on Authentic Ayurvedic Principles
  • Supports Healing & Rejuvenation
  • Enhances Digestion & Gut Health
  • Boosts Energy & Mental Clarity
  • Hygienic, Clean & Peaceful Dining Environment
  • Cooked with Love & Positive Energy

"Food is Medicine" — Heal Naturally Through Every Meal

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Reviews

Authentic reviews from our global community sharing their journey of learning, healing, and transformation at Haritha International Sound Healing School.

Theo Marchetti — student portrait

Theo Marchetti, Italy

The three-day handpan workshop at Haritha Sound Healing School in Rishikesh was a great experience. Right from the basics of rhythm to the professional play of handpan, I learned a lot about it. The teacher, I was a part of their Ayurveda Retreat. This was my best decision. I loved everything about this therapy. Very rejuvenating. All the therapies were amazing. Haritha has become my go-to place for rejuvenating workshops!. I really enjoyed this workshop.

Linnea Holm — student portrait

Linnea Holm, Sweden

Finally, I added one more instrument to my music list. Handpan was something very crazy. From the beginning, I wanted to learn this skill. And then I came across the handpan workshop offered by Haritha in Rishikesh, India. The curriculum was beautifully structured and had a great balance between theory and practical. The whole workshop was very relaxing and inspiring. Thanks, Haritha.

Sebastian Reiner — student portrait

Sebastian Reiner, Austria

My three-day handpan workshop at Haritha taught me a new rhythm. It made me connect to the sound. I started looking at sound from a different perspective. And that is from the perspective of healing. This not only helped me to learn a new skill in music, but also taught me how to express myself through the vibrations of sound. Thanks for such a great experience.

Maja Petersen — student portrait

Maja Petersen, Denmark

Haritha International School is offering some of the great things. This is why people from all across the world came to visit the Handpan workshop. I was also a part of it. The teachers were really seasoned and had great knowledge of Handpan, right from the theory to the practicals. They mastered the whole class in playing the Handpan beautifully. Highly recommended workshop if you are in Rishikesh, India.

Connor Fitzgerald — student portrait

Connor Fitzgerald, Ireland

Being a part of the Handpan workshop was my best decision. The whole workshop was taught in a very easy and basic language. This is also great for beginners. It helped me to feel much more rejuvenated and focused. Now I know how to play Handpan to release all my emotional stress. This is a great instrument to heal holistically.

Yelena Sokolova — student portrait

Yelena Sokolova, Ukraine

My experience at this workshop was truly magical. The soothing sound of Handpan helped me to enhance my meditation and well-being. The teachers were kind and encouraging and supported at every step of learning Handpan. This musical knowledge is really amazing. Thanks, Haritha.

The Haritha Difference

Why Students Choose Us

  • 01

    Mentorship of seasoned handpan teachers

  • 02

    Small Batch for personalised attention

  • 03

    Authentic training of Handpan Preserved

  • 04

    Supportive environment of Rihsieksh

  • 05

    Global Community of co-learners

Common Questions

FAQs Handpan Workshop in Rishikesh

Do I need any experience for this handpan workshop in Rishikesh?
No, you do not need any kind of prior music experience to join this music workshop; it just demands your interest in music and exploring new things.
Do I need my own handpan during this meditation music workshop?
No, in the first place, you do not need your own handpan, but if you want it for self-learning or personalised use, you may buy one.
Is accommodation included in this short music retreat in Rishikesh?
The basic course fee does not include stays and food; however, you can add food and stay at an affordable extra cost.
What should I bring to this Handpan Course India?
Just gather up your music interests, pack comfortable clothes, documents, currencies, and your other personal essentials and come to us!
Does this course include certification?
Yes, this handpan training in Rishikesh includes certification after the successful completion of the course.

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How to Book Your Spot?

You can book your spot in our handpan learning retreat workshop in Rishikesh just by talking to our executives and fulfilling the required formalities, like submitting the advance handpan workshop fee of $100 (INR 5,000) and documentation.

This is an opportunity to give your music interest a new dimension.

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