Dan Mulqueen - Handpan Workshop @ Ayasa Instruments

About this event

Handpan Workshop by Dan Mulqueen
Modern Grooves: Connecting Compositions with Technique

In this workshop, you’ll learn various techniques to support your playing….no matter your playing style or level! We’ll also go over the three most common ways to start and build your own grooves and patterns. This also serves as a way to generate inspiration (especially in the times where we feel stuck!). We will also talk about composition and introduce some ways to, tastefully, blend the technical and melodic elements of handpan playing. Don’t hesitate to bring your questions and specific playing struggles as there will be a Q & A at the end where we can go over whatever other topics you’d like. See you there!

About Dan:
Dan Mulqueen is an American multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey. Dan's music is centered around an instrument called the "Handpan", an instrument created in 2001 in Switzerland. This instrument allows the player to create a rhythm and a melody simultaneously using only the hands.

Determined to push the limits of music revolving around this instrument, Dan's playing style is both beautifully melodic and intensely percussive. His stylistic approach invites the listener to experience elements of multiple genres of music all housed in one easily digestible format. While keeping the handpan as the centerpiece of his compositions, Dan's recordings also feature instruments such as upright bass, piano, electronic beats, guest vocals and more.
Dan has over 18 years of percussion experience in genres like hip-hop, rock, reggae, trip-hop, electronic, blues and latin. When asked about how these genres inspire his writing process, Dan responded "...it's important to me to take my favorite elements of multiple genres and blend them into something different. You'd be really surprised how open people are to music when they can identify with even a tiny element of it."

In addition to multiple solo tours across Australia, Europe and the USA, Mulqueen has also shared the stage with Shpongle for two sold out concerts at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado and collaborated with artists such as Long Arm, Zebbler Encanti Experience and many more.
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No matter what kind of music you're into, Dan has something in his music catalog for you. His music spans across multiple genres and grabs the attention of both casual music listeners and die-hard music lovers. So kick back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of Dan Mulqueen and the handpan!