Sound Artist Handpan School
Upcoming Events
Flow and Express
Monday Evenings at 7:30 - 8:30pm
• $25 single class • $79 single class pass • $129 multi class pass
Centerport Community Music School
97 Little Neck Rd. Centerport, NY
🌊 Flow & Express
A Weekly Class in Self-Expression, Creativity & Free Improvisation in Music
Monday Evenings at Sound Artist
Overview:
"Flow & Express" 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. "Flow & Express" is more than a class — it’s a practice in reclaiming your creativity and connecting with others in meaningful, musical ways.
Sound Lab
Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 - 8:30pm
• $25 single class • $79 single class pass • $129 multi class pass
Centerport Community Music School
97 Little Neck Rd. Centerport, NY
🔬 Sound Lab
A Weekly Class in Collaboration, Musical Growth & Creative Practice
Tuesday Evenings at Sound Artist
Overview:
Sound Lab is a hands-on, collaborative music class rooted in exploration, skill development, and creative growth. Each week invites you to build your musical voice through real-time, experiential learning — whether you're brand new to music or returning with experience. This is not your typical music school. Here, we learn by doing, playing, and co-creating — in a space that’s welcoming, curious, and joyful.
Core Pillars:
🎯 Skill Building
From rhythm and harmony to groove, phrasing, and musical fluency, we explore foundational concepts through guided repetition, call-and-response, and play-based learning. You’ll gain confidence and control on your instrument while discovering new modes of expression in an environment that emphasizes growth over perfection.
🤝 Collaboration
Musicianship isn’t just about what you play — it's about how you listen and respond. In Sound Lab, we co-create music through ensemble games, duets, and improvisation, deepening our ability to connect, communicate, and create together in real time.
🎧 Recording & Reflection
We lightly integrate basic recording and production techniques so you can begin understanding how to shape and capture sound. These recordings are also used as reflective tools to support your growth — not for critique, but to listen back, learn, and evolve.
Who It’s For:
Everyone is welcome. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or honing your craft, Sound Lab is a radically inclusive space to grow, experiment, and discover how musical skill and understanding can develop in community — not isolation.
What to Expect:
- Experiential, hands-on learning
- Rhythmic & melodic skill-building through play
- Group improvisation and ensemble activities
- Basic recording tools and creative listening exercises
- A supportive, welcoming community of learners
Why Join:
Because real learning happens through experience. Because music is meant to be shared. Because you don’t have to fit into a mold to grow as a musician. In Sound Lab, we explore, build, reflect, and create — together.
Handpan Wonderland
Thursday Evenings at 7:30 - 8:30pm
• $25 single class • $79 single class pass • $129 multi class pass
Centerport Community Music School
97 Little Neck Rd. Centerport, NY
🛸 Handpan Wonderland
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.
aLIve with Music
November 8th & 9th, 2025
10:00 to 5:00pm
Centerport Community Music School
97 Little Neck Rd. Centerport, NY
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.

