HANG

The HANG was created in 2000 in Switzerland by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer of the PANArt Company.

The HANG is a resonating percussion instrument related to the Steeldrum, Gong, Gamelan and Ghatam. In the Bernese language ‘HANG’ means ‘hand’ and the HANG is made, tuned and played by hand.

Its sound evokes an exquisite and delicate inner landscape of spaciousness and vitality.

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I have been playing the HANG since 2003. From the beginning, my approach has been to develop a technique that is appropriate and inherent to the instrument itself instead of imposing a pre-existing technique.

I wholeheartedly agree with Felix Rohner when he speaks about the HANG as a ‘WORLD’ and not as another drum in the family of the percussion, and so I try to explore and discover it more and more every time I play it. I allow it to teach me how it wants to be played.

In this class you will study different ways of handling the HANG, and basic knowledge of percussion theory. I will teach you how to create your own compositions and how to improvise.

Many years of teaching experience have shown me that a study program evolves naturally after I get to know your capabilities and predispositions. The world of music is infinite and everyone has their own path on this journey. May you find yours.

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"While listening to the Hang, it is a pleasure to be thoughtless..."

"To me the Hang is a miraculous instrument because it represents the shining instance of restating the essence of music in a new and modern way."

From my students:

“I call her a ‘Music-smith’, like Wordsmith or Blacksmith. The way in which she embodies music and sound. She is a truly gifted musician/composer, artist and teacher.

Laura is incredibly skilled at teaching the complexities of the Hang: technique, sound, resonance, melody, incorporating the voice. My lessons are so inspiring and healing on a multitude of levels. What I am learning translates to many areas of my life and spiritual practice.

Our lessons are not only about playing the Hang, but about breathing, relaxing the body, being present, and, from this place, one can open to the magic, joy, essence of the Hang. Laura is incredibly skilled at teaching this amazing and unique instrument. She offers a structure and language in which to learn about the sound, tone, melody, and voice of the Hang. I have immense gratitude and respect for Laura’s instruction and wisdom, talent and experience, and most of all, for the beauty and integrity of her relationship with the Hang.” Deb Grant (Expressive Art Therapist).

"Laura Inserra is a delightfully talented musician as well as an insightful teacher. These combined attributes made my lessons with her a productive and inspiring experience. I feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with Laura and I hope to have many more opportunities to learn all that she has to teach". Camille Solyagua, (Photographer)

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