First, the words below are from my experience. It is very unique way to choose and it is very personal. It is also changing from player to player
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I have been playing the handpan for more than 15 years, and the reasons I continue go far beyond technique or habit. At its core, playing the handpan is pure joy. Every time I step on stage, there is a sense of play that never disappears. The instrument invites curiosity, spontaneity, and listening. Unlike many other instruments, the handpan feels like a conversation rather than a performance. On stage, I am not just reproducing something I practiced; I am reacting to the moment, the space, and the audience. That sense of fun keeps me motivated and reminds me why I started in the first place.
Over the years, the handpan has also become a powerful way to collect experiences. Each concert, jam session, workshop, or quiet moment alone adds something new. I have learned how different rooms shape sound, how people respond emotionally, and how silence can be just as important as notes. Playing for many years has taught me patience and humility. Not every performance is perfect, but every experience becomes part of a growing musical language that I can draw from later. The handpan has accompanied me through different phases of life, and my playing reflects that journey.
Another important reason I continue is how the handpan engages my brain in a healthy and balanced way. Playing requires coordination, listening, memory, and intuition at the same time. It connects analytical thinking with emotion and creativity. I feel that I am using my brain correctly—not rushing, not forcing, but staying present. The repetitive yet evolving patterns create a state of focus that is both calming and stimulating. After 15 years, the handpan is not just an instrument to me; it is a tool for joy, learning, and mental clarity that continues to grow with me.