{"product_id":"handpan-workshop-community-membership","title":"Handpan Workshop \u0026 Community Membership","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f1e8;border:1px solid #ded4c2;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 18px 16px;margin:-48px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:1.05em;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONGOING HANDPAN GROUP PROGRAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eEvery month includes at least \u003cstrong\u003e4 hours of tailored handpan workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e plus a \u003cstrong\u003e2-hour Community Handpan Jam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOUNDING MEMBER · ONLY 10 SPOTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$169 for your first month\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:line-through;\"\u003e$199\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eFounding Members also receive a complimentary \u003cstrong\u003eHluru Wind Chime valued at $59\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis purchase secures your Founding Member place and covers your first month. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not an automatic subscription.\u003c\/strong\u003e After your first month, continue only if you love it—and keep your exclusive \u003cstrong\u003e$169\/month Founding Member rate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eOnce the 10 places are taken, membership returns to $199\/month and the complimentary gift will no longer be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete beginners welcome · Handpans provided\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLearn Handpan. Play Complete Music. Jam Together.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin a welcoming, ongoing handpan learning community at Melodic Forest in Villawood, Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you have just bought your first handpan, have never touched one before, or simply want to try the instrument before buying, this is a clear and supportive way to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo previous musical experience is required, and you do not need to own a handpan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Handpans are available to use during the sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFounding Member Early Bird — Only 10 Available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-time Founding Membership Ticket: $169\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cs\u003eRegular monthly price: $199\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ticket covers your \u003cstrong\u003efirst full month\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Handpan Workshop \u0026amp; Community program when it begins in October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis purchase is not an automatic subscription.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will only be charged $169 once, and no further payment will be taken without your approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter experiencing your first month, you can decide whether you would like to continue. As one of our first 10 Founding Members, you will be invited to continue at the locked-in Founding Member rate of \u003cstrong\u003e$169 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e. Members who join later will pay the regular rate of \u003cstrong\u003e$199 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Founding Member Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a thank-you for helping us begin this community, each Founding Member will also receive a complimentary \u003cstrong\u003eHluru Wave Series Wind Chime in D minor\u003c\/strong\u003e, valued at $59.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hluru-wind-chimes-wave-series-dm\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/0876\/5861\/files\/hluru-music-hluru-wind-chimes-wave-series-dm-1203635109.jpg?v=1762608284\" alt=\"Hluru Wave Series Wind Chime in D minor — Founding Member gift\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hluru-wind-chimes-wave-series-dm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the Hluru Wave Series Wind Chime →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Your First Month Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Founding Membership Ticket includes access to at least:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo structured beginner handpan workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Community Handpan Jam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6+ hours of handpan sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA private member WhatsApp group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandpans to use during the sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA welcoming small-group learning environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttend all the included sessions or choose only the sessions that suit you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured workshops are approximately two hours each and are normally held on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Community Jam times are more flexible and may be arranged around member availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNot the Same Lesson Every Month\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ongoing learning program—not a workshop you simply repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery workshop and Jam is shaped around the experience, confidence and interests of the people attending that day.\u003c\/strong\u003e As you progress, the material progresses with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturning members continue developing new rhythms, techniques, grooves, melodies, complete pieces, arrangements and ensemble skills rather than starting from the beginning every month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete beginners are always supported with accessible parts, while developing and experienced players can be given more challenging patterns, variations and musical roles. You can join from zero and keep learning, improving and playing new music month after month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for Complete Beginners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are welcome even if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehave never played a handpan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehave no musical background or cannot read music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehave just bought your first handpan and do not know how to begin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efind it difficult to produce a clean sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edo not own a handpan and simply want to try one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to “be musical” before joining. The Absolute Beginners workshop is specifically designed for people starting from zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Handpan Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Handpan Beginner Workshop — Absolute Beginners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the place to start if you genuinely know nothing about handpan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to strike the handpan correctly and create a clean, consistent note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic hand and finger techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Ding and tone fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple rhythm and timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeginner-friendly grooves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to combine notes into something musical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplaying simple grooves together as a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is to help you feel comfortable with the instrument and start making music from your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you attend again, you will not simply repeat the same beginner lesson. 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You do not need to be an experienced player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than learning disconnected exercises, each Ensemble session works towards something complete and satisfying, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea complete melody, song or handpan arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea developed groove with variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea rhythmic piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea group arrangement with complementary parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Ensemble session can explore a different piece, arrangement or musical idea. Returning members keep expanding their repertoire and take on new or more developed parts as their skills grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasual value: $120 per session\u003cbr\u003eIncluded in Founding Membership: Yes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Community Handpan Jam — All Levels Welcome\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity Jam is a relaxed group playing experience, not a structured class. Complete beginners, developing players and experienced handpan players are all welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe session is adapted to the people in the room. Participants may play complementary parts such as a simple pulse, Ding or bass pattern, repeating groove, rhythm layer, melody, variations or improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Jam is different. Beginners can play simple, comfortable parts, while more experienced players have room to improvise and add complexity. The facilitator adapts the musical layers and level of challenge to the group on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasual value: $49 per session\u003cbr\u003eIncluded in Founding Membership: Yes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWorkshop Times\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Absolute Beginners and Beginner Ensemble workshops are normally held:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturdays, 9:00 am–11:00 am\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would love to join but cannot attend on Saturday mornings, please email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@melodicforest.com.au\"\u003esupport@melodicforest.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e. If enough people are interested, we may arrange an additional workshop at another time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexible Community Jam Times\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity Jams may be held on Saturday mornings or at another suitable time. We will communicate with members through our private WhatsApp group and arrange Jam times as flexibly as possible based on the availability of the group. Confirmed dates and times will always be shared in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Small, Welcoming Community\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur workshops and jams are intentionally kept small, giving everyone space to learn, ask questions, build confidence and make music together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter joining, members will be invited to a private WhatsApp group where we share upcoming dates, confirm attendance, send reminders and stay connected. Members can simply let us know in the group which sessions they would like to attend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFounding Membership Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner Workshop: $120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner Ensemble: $120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity Jam: $49\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal casual session value: $289\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounding Member Gift: valued at $59\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal first-month value: $348\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Founding Member price: $169\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cs\u003eRegular membership price: $199\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an automatic subscription?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a one-time $169 ticket covering your first month. You will not be charged again automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens after my first month?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter your first month, you can decide whether you would like to continue. Founding Members will be invited to continue at $169 per month. Members who join later will pay the regular $199 monthly rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need my own handpan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Handpans are available to use during the sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI have never played music before. Can I join?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Absolute Beginners workshop is designed specifically for complete beginners. No previous musical experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I learn the same thing every month?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Workshops and Community Jams are tailored to the skill levels of the people attending. 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