Sound Artist Handpan School
Upcoming Events
Discover the Healing Power of Sound with Adrian DiMatteo
Immerse yourself in a three-day, 20-hour Sound Healing & Guided Meditation Training designed for absolute beginners and those ready to deepen their skills. Guided by internationally renowned sound facilitator, musician, and educator Adrian DiMatteo, this hands-on experience blends science, spirituality, and artistry into an unforgettable journey of vibration, voice, and ceremony.
Your training begins with an evening sound bath to open your senses, followed by two full days of practical, interactive learning. You’ll explore crystal bowls, voice activation, rhythm, and diverse sound healing instruments while gaining the knowledge and confidence to facilitate sessions with integrity and presence.
What You’ll Learn:
🎵 Sound & Silence – Physics, metaphysics, and spiritual hygiene for practitioners
🌿 Architecture of Ceremony – Creating intentional healing spaces and guiding both 1:1 and group experiences
🎤 The Voice: Our First Instrument – Releasing blockages and cultivating expressive freedom
🌀 Exploring Modalities – Integrating theory into daily practice, diverse facilitation styles, and conscious business ethics
No experience or equipment required – all instruments will be provided, including access to an extensive collection of crystal bowls and other sound tools.
📅 Date & Time:
- Friday 6-9pm: Introduction, guided sound meditation, foundational principles.
- Saturday 10am-2pm | Lunch | 3pm-7pm: Extended study.
- Sunday 10am-2pm | Lunch | 3-5pm: Q&A, “Open Mic” (friends and family invited, free attendance), formal closing.
📍 Location:
Midnight Wellness
96 Washington Drive, Centerport, NY 11721, USA
🎟️ Energy Exchange:
Early Bird: $425
Sliding Scale: $500 | $600 | $700
📖 Optional Recommended Reading:
Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound & Consciousness by Adrian DiMatteo
Come expand your awareness, connect with like-minded souls, and step into the art of sound healing with confidence and joy.
🌊 Creative Music Circle
A Weekly Class in Self-Expression, Creativity & Free Improvisation in Music
Monday Evenings at Sound Artist
Overview:
"Creative Music Circle" is a dynamic, heart-centered weekly class designed to reconnect you with your innate musical voice. Rooted in self-expression, creativity, and free improvisation, this class offers a safe and inspiring space for musicians of all levels to explore sound, movement, and emotional depth through spontaneous music-making.
Core Pillars:
🎵 Self-Expression
This is your space to be you — no judgment, no rules, no right or wrong notes. Whether you’re whispering through a handpan, soaring on your voice, or exploring rhythm with a new instrument, you’ll be invited to show up authentically and channel your inner world through sound.
🌈 Creativity
In each class, we explore playful prompts and guided frameworks that open new creative pathways. From unconventional textures and group compositions to storytelling through music, you’ll tap into surprising and joyful modes of creating — both solo and with others.
🌬️ Free Improvisation
Let go of the sheet music and dive into the now. Improvisation here isn’t about being flashy — it’s about being honest. You’ll develop deep listening skills, learn how to respond musically in the moment, and build trust in your own spontaneous expression.
Who It’s For:
Musicians, singers, percussionists, sound explorers — anyone with a desire to connect more deeply with music and creativity, regardless of experience level. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or someone new to improvisation, this class offers a welcoming and transformative experience.
What to Expect:
- Grounding warm-ups to connect breath, body, and sound
- Solo and group improvisation exercises
- Creative games and expressive sound journeys
- Supportive facilitation and open sharing
- A community of open-hearted musical explorers
Why Join:
Because music is your birthright. Because the world needs your sound. Because expressing yourself feels good. "Creative Music Circle" is more than a class — it’s a practice in reclaiming your creativity and connecting with others in meaningful, musical ways.
🛸 Learn Handpan
A Weekly Gathering for Community, Collaboration & Musical Exploration
Thursday Evenings at Sound Artist
Overview:
Handpan Wonderland is more than a class — it’s a warm, welcoming gathering space for handpan lovers of all levels. Part community hang, part learning lab, and part creative jam, this weekly event is designed to nurture connection, curiosity, and collective growth through the magic of the handpan.
Come to explore, ask questions, share your progress, or simply sit in the music. Whether you're just beginning your handpan journey or have years of experience, this is your space to learn, grow, and connect — together.
Core Pillars:
🌱 Learning & Growth
Each week includes a short themed offering — a tip, technique, or musical insight to deepen your handpan playing. These sessions are casual, experiential, and responsive to the needs and curiosities of the group.
🤝 Collaboration & Co-Creation
Expect spontaneous jams, call-and-response games, rhythm experiments, and plenty of opportunities to play with and learn from one another in real time.
🌟 Community Connection
This is your handpan home — a place to relax, hang out, build friendships, and be supported. Stay for the music, the conversations, or just the vibes. All are welcome.
🎶 Open Space to Play
Sometimes we just need space to make sound, follow inspiration, or sit in resonance. Handpan Wonderland is an open, flexible format that allows for guided moments and free-flowing creativity side by side.
Who It’s For:
Anyone who loves the handpan — whether you’re just beginning, exploring casually, or looking to connect with a community of like-hearted players. Bring your handpan, bring your questions, bring your joy.
What to Expect:
- A short, guided learning moment each week
- Open time for playing, asking questions, or just listening
- Group improvisation and playful collaboration
- A relaxed, welcoming space for all levels
Why Join:
Because handpan music is more than sound — it’s a way to connect, unwind, and grow. Handpan Wonderland is here to nourish your musical journey while building a vibrant, supportive handpan community.
Join Us for an All-Day Creative Music-Making Event!
Step into a world of self-expression and musical discovery. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a complete beginner, this immersive event is designed to help you connect with your creativity and unlock your unique musical voice.
Saturday Ticket – Dive into a day of fun, interactive activities focused on exploring music in a supportive, relaxed environment. Perfect for those looking to start their musical journey or reconnect with their creative side.
Sunday Ticket – Designed for those looking to deepen their skills in group music-making, this day will focus on learning how to lead collaborations and creatively collaborate within a group. Whether you're facilitating or participating, you'll gain valuable tools for guiding and enhancing collective musical experiences.
Full Weekend Ticket – Experience the complete transformative journey! Get both Saturday and Sunday access for an unforgettable weekend filled with music-making, personal growth, and community connection.
Come as you are, and leave with new skills, insights, and a renewed sense of creativity. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!
sound artist handpan school
About Sound Artist Handpan School
We are dedicated to the growth and empowerment of students, performers and the community forming around one of the world’s newest musical instruments, the Handpan
Through hosting workshops, ensembles, retreats and public gatherings, the Sound Artist brings people together from all walks of life to experience, play, collaborate and learn from inspiring players and teachers.
Prana Rising, founder of sound artist
Meet the facilitator Prana Rising:
A sound artist, discovering the music in everything, Prana Rising holds the central belief that music has the power to transform the world and that all people are born with the gift to express themselves through music.
Prana is a New York State certified music educator with diverse experience spanning from early childhood music, advanced instrumental music teaching, sound facilitation training and creative music workshops. Prana offers handpan, percussion, piano, guitar, bass, voice and drum lesson at their music school Sound Artist virtually and in-person in Centerport, NY. Sound Artist’s Centerport location is a Handpan Store with over 8 models of Handpans choose from. Sound Artist additionally offers music production services.
Prana is a Long Island based performer, composer and music educator. As a student, Max received his BM in both Percussion Performance and Music Education from the Eastman School of Music in 2015 and has had the humble privilege of studying with master percussionists Bernard Woma, Adam Maalouf, Michael Burritt, Glenn Kotche and Bill Cahn. As a percussionist & drummer, Max performs regularly at theaters and music venues across NYC, Brooklyn and Queens. In his solo project Prana Rising, Max strives to express his musical voice by combining classical and contemporary sounds, world music textures, and pop music influences, into his own unique multi-instrumental style.
