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Isthmus Instruments Woman-owned handpan maker & tuner 🔨
Made in Madison, WI 🇺🇸
Connecting people to instruments they truly love 🎶
Artisan quality • Custom design

Handpan Maker in Madison, Wisconsin. We build beautiful handpans in Madison, Wisconsin. Find your handpan drum and experience love at first sound! We are Women owned since 2013. Visit us in Madison, WI to order your custom handpan and join our community!

Watch our new handpan buying guide! Jess walks through choosing a scale, materials, and more in 10 minutes!What’s your b...
10/28/2026

Watch our new handpan buying guide! Jess walks through choosing a scale, materials, and more in 10 minutes!

What’s your biggest question about choosing a handpan? Let us know below!

Buying your first handpan? Not sure which handpan scale, material, ...

10/22/2026

Think you recognize this scale? Drop your guess in the comments! 👀

Headphones recommended! 🎧

10/16/2026

Last fall, I opened up my first mentorship series for previous Summer School students, and worked with a few students in a private mentorship format for the first time. This summer, I expanded that offering to 6 students. It was a really meaningful experience for me to step into this role as a mentor. Each student came in with a different intention, focused on different goals, whether it be focusing on an instrument, learning recording, creating an offering for their own listeners (and recording in my studio), and working on growing their business through expanding their performances.

This November through January, I’m opening up space for 8-week mentorships again, for anyone who is interested (not just summer school students)! I am pulling from 17 years of traveling the world with my music in over 1,500 live events, and sharing that experience with you to help guide you in your musical journey.

I want to ask you:

Is there a deeper creative project that’s been pulling at your heart—something you’d like guidance and support with along the way?

Are you feeling called to dive deeper into an instrument, or move through a plateau in your practice?

This will be an intimate, hands-on experience for approximately 4 students, allowing me to truly focus on your individual path and dedicate meaningful time to your growth.

We’ll meet for eight 90-minute sessions (online, or in person if you’re able to travel to my studio), along with a 30-minute introductory call to explore your intentions and map out your direction.

Each mentorship is personalized. We can explore:

🎶 Deepening your relationship with your instruments - Handpan, Didgeridoo, Flute, Gong, Crystal Bowls, Synths, and more
🎶 Sequencing, melody, rhythm, and music theory for Sound Journeys
🎶 The business of sound work and holding transformative spaces
🎶 Recording, mixing, and music production
🎶 Or a deeper dive into your personal journey with sound

-8 sessions, 90 minutes each (plus a 30-minute intro call)

-Begins in November (exact scheduling coordinated individually and flexible to your needs)

-Four months with two sessions per month (September, October, November, and December)

This is for those who are ready to commit to their practice by setting aside intentional time for growth, creativity, and refinement.

If you feel called to step into this kind of focused, supported container, simply reply to this email and let me know. I’ll reach out personally to connect and explore whether it’s a good fit.

I’m looking forward to working closely with those who feel ready for this next step.

With gratitude,

Jeremy

10/06/2026

Amy Naylor bringing our G Ashakiran 17 to life ✨ Such a joy to have her in the studio & hear the music she finds 💛

Thank you Amy!

09/30/2026

🏰✨ And just like that… our 3rd year of Heartland Hangout has come to an end! ✨🏰

We’ve grown so much over the past few years, but HEHO 2026 felt especially magical. 🧙‍♂️🪄

As organizers, we’re incredibly grateful for this community — for everyone who showed up, shared their music, learned something new, connected with others, and helped make the weekend what it was. Heartland Hangout is truly a reflection of the people who come together to create it. ❤️

🏰 A HUGE thank you to our Sponsors & HEHO 2026 Village!
It truly takes a village to bring these incredible instruments, teachers, artists, and experiences together at the highest level possible. We’re so grateful for everyone who helped make this weekend happen:

-Isthmus Instruments
-Tacta Handpans
-NEOTONE — donated by
-Namana Bags for music
-Rhythm Rest
-Danny Sorensen of Handpanlife
-Sound Artist Handpan School
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-Masterthehandpan.com
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-Anthony Meister of Blue Handpan for capturing so many special moments throughout the weekend 📸

💌 Attendees — we’d love to hear from you!
Please check your email for a short HEHO 2026 survey. Your feedback helps us understand what worked, what we can improve, and how we can make future gatherings even better.

Plus, you’ll receive discount codes from some of our amazing sponsors as a thank you! 🙌

📸 Keep the magic going!
One of our favorite parts of Heartland Hangout is seeing the weekend through your eyes.

Tag us in your photos, videos, and favorite moments, and share what HEHO meant to you. We’d love to see all the little moments that made the weekend special. ❤️

Use and let’s keep the AfterGlow going! ✨

09/16/2026

What are YOU looking forward to most? Heartland Hangout Handpan Gathering 👀

09/11/2026

A look back at Superbloom 🌸

A weekend full of music, connections, and so many moments to hold onto 💗

Thank you to everyone who played, shared a conversation, or simply shared music! Until next year!

09/08/2026
08/14/2026

432Hz vs 440 Hz… same scale, different sound? 🤔

07/31/2026

Is longer sustain always better? 🤔

Watch our full YouTube video to find out! 🎥

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2436 Pennsylvania Avenue
Madison, WI
53704

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