Handpan Maker • Musician • Craftsman
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Crafting high-quality handpans through precision, patience, and a deep love of sound.

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Luc Dupuis is a handpan maker, musician, and craftsman based in Hamilton, Ontario. For more than a decade, he has dedicated himself to the precise and meditative art of shaping raw stainless steel into instruments with depth, resonance, and soul. Every handpan he creates is tuned, refined, and finished by hand, reflecting his commitment to quality and his deep respect for sound.

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Luc’s journey began at nineteen, when he first encountered the handpan and was instantly captivated by its calming, organic voice. After discovering that wait times for a handpan stretched up to ten years, he felt compelled to try making one himself. This sparked a long and challenging exploration into metallurgy, acoustics, and craftsmanship.

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Wanting to learn from the best, Luc reached out to the small handful of handpan makers working at the time. One responded. Within a month, Luc flew to California for an interview, and soon after, he began a multiyear apprenticeship. During this period, he learned the intricate foundations of shaping, hammering, and tuning steel by hand, developing the meticulous ear and patient technique that define his work today.

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Alongside his craft, Luc is a passionate multi-instrumentalist. He plays and creates didgeridoos, performs on bansuri flute, guitar, and of course handpan, blending world influences into earthy, rhythmic soundscapes. As a member of Dirty Hippie Music, he brings these instruments together to create immersive, organic performances rooted in groove, breath, and emotion.

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Today, Luc is known for his humility, patience, and dedication to the craft. He believes every handpan has its own personality and voice, and he treats the creation process as a collaboration between material, sound, and intention. Whether he is shaping metal in the workshop or performing live on stage, Luc’s work is grounded in curiosity, devotion, and a lifelong love of music.

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