Learn from Great Handpan Teachers

Professional Classical Guitar and Handpan Teacher Hello! My name is Saeid, and I am a passionate guitarist and handpan player with over 20 years of teaching experience. I teach Classical Guitar and Handpan to students of all levels (from beginner to advanced) I have achieved several national-level awards in Classical Guitar performances and competitions.

Hi! My name is Erik Markovskii. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, percussionist, and educator with more than 18 years of international performance and teaching experience. I specialize in a wide range of instruments — frame drum, darbuka, handpan (hang drum), cajón, djembe, daf, riqq, Caucasian nagara, and jaw harp (vargan) — connecting traditional and modern rhythmic languages.

I’m a dedicated handpan teacher with over 10 years of experience helping students connect with this unique and expressive instrument. My lessons focus on rhythm, flow, and creativity—no prior musical training needed. I work with students of all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced players looking to deepen their improvisation and technique.

Demian Arriaga is a drummer and percussionist with over two decades of experience performing, recording, and teaching around the world. His unique energy and rhythm-forward approach have taken him to stages and studios with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Weezer, Lisa, The Jonas Brothers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tori Kelly, Orianthi, and Streetlight Manifesto, among many others.

I am a professional touring and recording drummer and educator with over 20 years of experience performing, recording, and teaching. I graduated from Berklee College of Music with an Associate degree in Percussion and Contemporary Music.