Feb. 16, 2025
In this episode of Handpan Voices, I sit down with Jim Lo Presti, a musician whose journey started with the accordion and led him to the world of handpans and sound baths. Jim shares his musical roots growing up in an Italian-American community, his transition from drums to handpans, and how discovering tongue drums led him to his first handpan.
We also discuss:
🎵 His first encounter with the handpan and how it captivated him
🥁 The shift from melodic instruments to percussion and back again
🔄 Looping, electronics, and how he incorporates them into his music
🧘♂️ How the handpan became a part of his mindfulness and sound healing practice
🌍 The handpan community and his experiences with gatherings, including Spirit Voices and Pan Marco Gathering
🎤 His connection with Amy Naylor, Dan Mulqueen, and the broader handpan worldJoin us as Jim shares his inspiring story of passion, creativity, and finding his tribe through music.
