BLUE HANDPAN

Experience the Mystique

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING...

  • "I cannot thank you enough for everything you did today making Jorge and Kara's wedding so beautiful and magical! I thank God for meeting you ...You are so talented at handpanning..."

    - Karen Campanelli, Mother of the Bride

  • "I just want to say how enjoyable the presentation was – especially engaging the folks with their questions and Tony's answers and personal testimony.  It was a fascinating and unique presentation of an unusual instrument – the Handpan – coupled with a very interesting and personal interaction with Tony.  The very pleasing sounds & rhythms that Tony creates with his hands (hence the name, Handpan) are truly amazing!”

    - Hib Wiedenkeller, Retired Music Department Chairman, Milwaukee Lutheran High School

  • "Tony did a wonderful job engaging the audience and it was great to see them come up to experience the "feel" of the handpan!! Tony's Spirit is so intertwined with the music and it was such an intriguing mixture of sounds and very soothing."

    - Geri Murtaugh, Steeple View Community,  Life Enrichment Coordinator

  • "THANK YOU so much again...the audience responded with open arms. They loved the music, had great questions and were very eager to learn more. Everyone left with smiles and cannot wait until Tony comes back. It was a great experience for all. Thank you Tony"

    - Shari Garza, Community Activities Coordinator

The story...

In the shadows of his 7th grade year, Tony Meister stumbled upon a legacy – an antique Slingerland drum set bequeathed by a distant kin. At just 12, his fingers found rhythm and his heart, a beat. As the years unfurled, Tony's musical ardor led him through the intricate labyrinths of the guitar and the seductive allure of percussion instruments. Yet, among all, it was the enigmatic echoes of the handpan that beckoned him most profoundly.

The handpan is not just an instrument; it's an experience. Its resonating tones create a mosaic of soundscapes, ensnaring the very essence of anyone who dares listen. Tony's journey with the handpan began with a fleeting glimpse of a video featuring the virtuoso, Sam Maher. That moment, like a struck match, set his spirit aflame.

Though the handpan's ethereal notes might arouse images of ancient Asian or Indian ceremonies, its origin is surprisingly modern. Birthed in 2001 in the heart of Bern, Switzerland, this instrument's allure is further heightened by its rarity. The clamor for this magnificent creation far outweighs its availability, leading not just to soaring prices but also the Herculean task of locating a craftsman who can birth its perfect rendition.

Fortune, however, favored Tony. He crossed paths with Isthmus Instruments, artisans renowned for their meticulous craftsmanship. Their signature heat treatment doesn't just forge an instrument but paints it in an ethereal shade of blue, a testament to its beauty and sound.

"Sing unto Him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise."Psalm 33:3

  • Weddings

  • Corporate

  • Special Events

Set the atmosphere.

Whether you envision a close-knit gathering or a grand celebration, Tony's musical artistry promises an indelible mark on your memory. The handpan, with its potent yet velvety resonance, conjures a unique aura unmatched by any other instrument. Beyond nuptial serenades, Tony's talents grace corporate events and special milestones. His versatile repertoire and innate flair for improvisation seamlessly blend into therapeutic settings, and offer a serene ambience during memorial services.

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Critically acclaimed.

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