Now Music Academy
Learning through a holistic approach to music
Handpan, calabash rhythm and gonilélé harp, through colours, shapes and emotions. Online anywhere in the world, or in person in Paris.
Three worlds
What you can learn with me
Handpan
The visual method: colours, constellations and emotions make harmony clear and memorable, on acoustic handpan and Neotone alike.
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Rhythm & Calabash
My Now Groove method: learn rhythm on the calabash through visual emoticons. Playful, accessible to everyone and full of depth.
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Gonilélé harp
Discover the travel harp-lute: tuning, and an intuitive, meditative way of playing. I teach it as an ambassador for La Maison du Ngoni.
Discover the Gonilélé →My teaching promise
The visual method, in lessons
I use Handpan Constellation Studio in lessons: colours, chord constellations and emotions make harmony clear and memorable, whatever your level, from curious child to seasoned musician.
Understand
See the structure of music instead of enduring it: each chord becomes a shape and a colour.
Memorise
You remember through shape and emotion, not by rote. Your reference points stay the same from one scale to the next.
Play & accompany yourself
The handpan becomes a true accompaniment instrument: sing over the songs you love.
Formats & pricing
Choose your format
Private lesson · 1h
Online or in person in Paris. Handpan, calabash rhythm or gonilélé: we work on what moves you.
from €60
Private lesson · 1h30
The ideal format to go further: harmony, rhythm, accompaniment, stage and studio tips.
from €75
Group workshop
Small-group sessions (calabash rhythm, handpan…) in a friendly atmosphere. Format and venue on request.
On request
4-lesson package over 2 months
4 one-hour lessons: from €200 (€50 per lesson) · 4 lessons of 1h30: from €280 (€70 per lesson). Pay what you want above these amounts; the 4 lessons are to be used within 2 months.
Pay what you want, from the amount shown. Booking by email. In-person lessons in Paris are a natural bridge to the showroom and gatherings.
Group workshops
Rhythm workshop calendar · calabash
In-person Now Groove rhythm workshops on the calabash, in a friendly and joyful atmosphere.
Next dates in preparation: write to me to be the first to know.
Questions & sign-ups: School@lesagedavid.fr
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the lessons
Can you learn handpan without reading music or learning theory?
Yes, that is the whole point of the method. The visual approach (the colours of the notes and the shapes of the chords) replaces music theory and notation to help you progress fast.
How much does a handpan lesson cost?
Lessons are pay-what-you-want above a minimum: from €60 for 1 hour, from €75 for 1.5 hours, online or in person in Paris. With the 4-lesson package (to be used within 2 months), it is from €200 (1h) or from €280 (1h30), that is from €50 or €70 per lesson. Group workshops are available on request.
Do online handpan lessons actually work?
Yes, lessons are given online anywhere in the world, using the same visual method as in person. All you need is your instrument and a connection.