HANDPAN IMMERSION with Amy & Marketa

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Full day of handpan inspiration, learning, and connecting with the community surrounded by nature in our woodlands on the banks of the river Avon in Bristol. What to expect: ~ Morning Session: 11-1 ~ Group Lunch (provided) + jam time ~ Afternoon Session: 3-5 ~ Evening concert ~ Closing - 7pm What you will learn: ~ Deeper understanding of handpan music ~ New grooves, melodies and techniques ~ Composition, improvisation and jamming skills Plus: ~ Have space to practice & get 1-1 guidance ~ Connect with the handpan community ~ Intimate concert by Amy Naylor and Marketa We will start the first session of the day with Marketa and will break for a shared lunch (provided) and jam time. The afternoon session will be guided by Amy Naylor. We will finish the day sharing music with an open mic followed by an intimate acoustic concert with Marketa and Amy around the fire. The intention is to hold this event outdoors in our woodlands near the river Avon in Bristol (weather permitting). If the weather fails us, we will move indoors to our cosy living room. Vegetarian/vegan lunch will be provided - home-cooked selection of Thai meals to share amongst all of us. Who is this for? This event is open to everyone who already has a basic understanding of playing the handpan. Ideally, you already own a handpan to bring along, but please get in touch if you'd like to borrow a D Kurd (sessions will be mainly D Kurd focussed, but there will also be time and space to explore your own scale). All levels of ability are welcome and will be honoured, whether you are just starting on your handpan journey or you've already been playing for a long time. Location: Hencliff Woods, Bristol BS15 3NW - detailed instructions for parking and getting to the woods will be sent in your confirmation email.