Baran Yildiz – Handpan Teacher & Composer
Location: Sydney & Blue Mountains, NSW
Focus: Musical depth • Composition • Private lessons & workshops
About Baran
Baran Yildiz is a Sydney & Blue Mountains–based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and one of Australia’s most recognised handpan players.
With a background in classical piano and jazz drums, his work blends musical traditions from Anatolia, the Middle East, and Africa with a contemporary approach to handpan, piano, and percussion. His music explores layered melodies, rhythm, and expression, pushing the boundaries of the instrument beyond its intuitive surface.
Baran has released two albums — Interbeing (2019) and Bridging Worlds (2023) — and regularly performs at festivals and venues across Australia.
Private Lessons
Baran offers personalised one-on-one lessons tailored to each student’s level and musical goals.
- Build strong rhythmic and melodic foundations
- Understand music theory in a practical, applied way
- Develop confidence in improvisation and composition
- Receive structured guidance with supporting materials
Available as:
- In-person lessons (Leura, Blue Mountains)
- Online private sessions
Workshops & Programs
Baran runs in-person workshops and structured learning programs designed to expand musical understanding and creativity.
His online Handpan Lab is a progressive program that builds over multiple sessions, covering:
- Rhythmic foundations and interdependence
- Melodic phrasing and musical storytelling
- Composition and improvisation techniques
- Developing a personal playing style
Sessions include recordings and supporting materials, allowing students to revisit and deepen their practice over time.
Teaching Style
- Combines strong music theory with intuitive playing
- Structured yet adaptable to each student
- Focused on creativity, not just repetition
- Encouraging, patient, and deeply supportive
Students often describe his teaching as both inspiring and practical — helping them move beyond patterns and develop their own musical voice.
Service Area
- Blue Mountains & Sydney (in-person)
- Australia-wide & international (online)
Get in Touch
- Email: baranyildizmusic@gmail.com
- Website: baranyildiz.com
- Instagram: @baranyildiz_music
