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Panlab Handpan Healing Beginner Course by Ting Ho Fung

9 - 23 May 2025 | apm - Kwun Tong

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**This event will be conducted in Cantonese, and all details are provided in Chinese only. Please visit the Chinese version of the website for more information.**

 

** Welcome PURE or non PURE member to join us **

 

Panlab Handpan Healing Beginner Course

The handpan is a millennium percussion instrument that not only produces soothing and healing tones but can also deliver dynamic rhythms.

This course is designed to introduce beginners to the basic techniques of the handpan and teach them how to play relaxing music. Using the three core elements of music – melody, harmony, and rhythm – as a foundation, participants will learn the fundamentals of handpan music. Basic music theory as well as simple improvisation and composition techniques will also be covered.

Practicing the handpan is not just an exploration of sound; it is also a form of self-awareness training, strengthening the connection between body and mind. With effective practice, students can find inner peace amidst their busy lives, achieving self-healing through handpan music.

Whether your goal is to use the handpan in the realm of mindfulness or music performance, this course will provide you with a solid foundation and guide you on your journey of exploring handpan music.

 

Course Outline

History and Structure of the Handpan & Basic Playing Techniques

  • A brief history and the sound mechanics of the handpan
  • Techniques for playing melodies
  • Coordination between both hands
  • Rhythmic playing methods
  • The importance of rhythm in relaxing music

 

Fundamental Music Knowledge & Practical Exercises

  • Combining melody and harmony
  • Chord progressions on the handpan
  • Techniques for improvisation and composition
  • Improvised ensemble playing
  • Collaborative composition

9, 16, 23 May 2025

apm – Kwun Tong

7pm – 9pm

 

Full Workshop (a total 6.0 hours)

Early Bird Price: $2,500 (ends 9 April 25)

Regular Price: $2,800

 

** Welcome PURE or non PURE member to join us **

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Panlab Handpan Healing Beginner Course 2.0 by Ting Ho Fung - Full Workshop [WS3061]
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Kwun Tong
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25/F, Millennium City 5, 418 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong
Ting Ho Fung

Ting Ho Fung (Ah Ting) is a musician and Master of Philosophy in Physics from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He wears many hats as a handpan performer, educator, and artisan, with nearly 20 years of experience in popular piano performance. In 2018, he founded Panlab, Hong Kong’s first studio dedicated to handpan production and education.

 

In recent years, Ah Ting has actively promoted handpan music at major universities and institutions. He has contributed handpan arrangements and recordings to renowned albums, including Modern Classic 2010-2020 by Chan Fai Young and Siu Fay, as well as Direction by Margaret Cheung. His expertise has also been showcased on ViuTV programs such as One Take, Music Getaway, and CHILL CLUB Recommendation Chart 23/24, where he performed and shared his craft as a handpan artist and artisan.

 

In 2023, Ah Ting performed as a guest artist at the Asia Yoga Conference and regularly incorporates handpan music in events organized by Dharma Drum Mountain to help participants relax both body and mind. He was invited to perform at handpan music festivals in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Hiroshima, Japan in 2023 and 2024.