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Panyard Handcrafted steel pans, beautifully crafted ukuleles, exciting slap percussion, and accessories! Join Us! Founded in 1990, Panyard, Inc. Jam With Us!

Combining passion for the steel pan art-form, music education and exceptional customer service makes Panyard the premier pan company globally. As experts in pan innovation and technology, we are continuously advancing the quality of Pan building & tuning while creating new instruments and accessories. For 33+ years, Panyard has worked passionately to bring Steel Pan into mainstream music making, exposing the Sweet Sounds of Pan around the world! Leveraging that success, Panyard additionally offers other instruments that complement steel pans such as ukuleles, djembes, hand percussion and t’ing, creating a suite of instruments that Play Nice Together. We are fortunate to have an extensive network of wonderful music industry dealers. It is important to pay attention to their needs ensuring their success in an ever-changing marketplace…we take our partnerships personally. We also strive to provide our dealers marketing support, buying programs and new products. is family owned and operated in the USA. Owners Ron & Randy Kerns, along with a very talented and dedicated staff, love what we do and we hope you do too. Mission Statement

Make musical instruments accessible to everyone worldwide allowing them to enjoy music making, regardless of age, demographic or ability. Furthermore, to continue innovating and promoting the Steel Pan Art Form, develop new instruments and offer complementary instruments which are affordable and easy to play.

What's that enchanting sound? 👻🎶No tricks here. Just the unmistakable magic of steel pan music.From haunting melodies to...
10/31/2026

What's that enchanting sound? 👻🎶

No tricks here. Just the unmistakable magic of steel pan music.

From haunting melodies to upbeat island rhythms, the steel pan can bring a little unexpected magic to just about any song.

Happy Halloween from Panyard! 🎃

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You don't have to know how to read music to start making it. 🥁That's part of the magic of the steel pan.Whether you're p...
10/29/2026

You don't have to know how to read music to start making it. 🥁

That's part of the magic of the steel pan.

Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or rediscovering your love of music, there's something wonderful about hearing those first few notes turn into a melody.

At Panyard, we believe the joy of making music should be accessible to everyone.

What's the first song you remember learning to play?

It's never too early to start Christmas shopping. Some gifts get played with for a day. Others inspire a lifetime of mus...
10/27/2026

It's never too early to start Christmas shopping.

Some gifts get played with for a day. Others inspire a lifetime of music. 🎶

The Jumbie Jam is a real steel pan instrument, designed to make music approachable for beginners of all ages. With its bright Caribbean sound and easy-to-follow songbooks, it's a gift that brings joy long after the wrapping paper is gone.

Give them something they'll love learning, playing, and sharing.

🎁 Discover the Jumbie Jam!

Some instruments (and people!) just play nice together. 🥁 🎶A little Jumbie Jam melody. Some Octopus Ukulele harmony. A S...
10/15/2026

Some instruments (and people!) just play nice together. 🥁 🎶

A little Jumbie Jam melody. Some Octopus Ukulele harmony. A SLAP Percussion beat.

And suddenly, you've got a whole lot of happy happening.

That's what we love about making music. You don't have to play the same instrument or even be at the same skill level to make something wonderful together.

Who's in your dream jam session? Tag your bandmates! 🎵

Remember the first time you played a steelpan? 🥹🎶That first bright, beautiful note. The surprise of how good it sounded....
10/14/2026

Remember the first time you played a steelpan? 🥹🎶

That first bright, beautiful note. The surprise of how good it sounded. The realization that you were actually making music!

That's the magic we never get tired of.

Whether you've been playing for years or just picked up your first Jumbie Jam, we want to know:

What was the first song you learned to play? 👇

Meet the C-20 steelpan! With 20 beautifully tuned notes and a rich, vibrant sound, the C-20 makes it easy to explore mel...
10/12/2026

Meet the C-20 steelpan! With 20 beautifully tuned notes and a rich, vibrant sound, the C-20 makes it easy to explore melodies, discover new rhythms, and experience the joy of making music.

Big sound. Endless possibilities. 🎶

Whether you're just getting started or adding something new to your musical journey, the C-20 brings a little more music into your world.

Ready to play? 🥁✨

Check out what our customer had to say about our C-20 lead pan!
10/06/2026

Check out what our customer had to say about our C-20 lead pan!

Poolside, camping, at home or on the go, the Jumbie Jam is versatile enough to take anywhere! Show us your Jumbie Jam in...
09/23/2026

Poolside, camping, at home or on the go, the Jumbie Jam is versatile enough to take anywhere! Show us your Jumbie Jam in the comments.

09/22/2026

One of our favorite songs - you can play this, too! Check out our C-20 steel pans today.

No matter how old you are, Panyard's Jumbie Jams bring joy.
09/21/2026

No matter how old you are, Panyard's Jumbie Jams bring joy.

Address

1216 California Avenue
Akron, OH
44314

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13307453155

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