Symphonic Steel

08/13/2026

Rough Tuning an Iskra Handpan!

08/12/2026

You might spot some familiar faces in this short little performance (in 2008) with Dave Beery and friends! 😉 This was at the Smarty Pans workshop in Signal Hill, CA (Dave Beery's steelpan business).

Fun times!

"Sunset Beach" written by David Beery, performed by Friends of Smar...

08/08/2026

The Makers Market at Denver Percussion is in full swing! I have 3 handpans left for sale at this point, so if you are in the area and are interested in handpans or other percussion, stop by!

08/07/2026

Visit us tomorrow at Denver Percussion's Makers Market! I'll have some Iskra handpans on display and available for purchase. See ya there!

08/03/2026

Need a retune at Steel Mountain? No problem!

I will be available for your handpan retuning needs at the Steel Mountain handpan gathering later this month. Please email me [email protected] for more information.

07/08/2026

Get a peek into this important step of creating an Iskra Handpan; pressing dimples.

06/03/2026

How do Iskra Handpans get those cool colors? The answer is heat! Traditionally, large propane torches were used, but many handpan makers like myself switched to kilns for convenience, accuracy, and safety.

05/07/2026

Learn how us handpan tuners deal with standing wave interference. Yay, acoustical engineering!

04/27/2026

These stands are now available now for pre-orders! https://iskrahandpan.com/product/iskra-handpan-stand/