About Us
Isthmus Instruments was founded in 2013 by Jenny Robinson. Isthmus creates musical instruments out of steel, most widely described as “Handpans”. Our mission is to build beautiful instruments and grow our community.
Our Instruments
Every instrument we make is hand-built. Through theoretical research and practical experimentation, Isthmus Instruments has developed an instrument-building process that can turn a simple sheet of metal into an acoustic work of art.
Featured Videos
Our popular E SayByeD scale.
Annual handpan gathering in Madison, WI.
our mission
Is to connect people to instruments they truly love.
Buy a Handpan Now
We produce a limited number of new instruments every month for immediate purchase, as handpan flash sales. You can purchase any instrument available on our webstore and soon be making music! Make sure to visit our handpan shop often to stay updated on new scales we may offer every month.
Custom instrument order
Would you like to design your own, custom-built instrument? We can help with that. We will happily guide you through any questions you may have. As well as build the scale, color & artwork of your choosing. If you don't see exactly what you want today in our webstore - this is the fastest way to get your dream instrument. Click below to begin.
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What we offer
* Annual Gatherings and Workshops *
Experienced team to guide you
*quick and continuous customer support*
Free introductory lessons
*professionally built instruments*
handmade for the best quality
*Custom Etching Designs and scales*
Nitrided for superior rust resistance
*Stainless steel options *
100% made in the USA
*Small and portable sized handpans*
Handpan Accessories & Stands
BLogs
Featured
Custom scales & designs
Events & News
Articles
Wisconsin Public Television, 2018: http://bit.ly/2FM4MLk
Wisconsin State Journal, 2016: http://bit.do/cgYwL
Isthmus Newspaper, 2015: http://bit.do/cgTV5
MKE Maker Faire: http://bit.ly/2bPySCS
Events
Thrive after 55: August 22, 2018 Madison, WI
Center for Life Enrichment, Shorehaven Living: July 11, 2018
2nd Annual Handpan Gathering: May 12th, 2018 Madison, WI
PanMarco Handpan Event: April 14th-15th, 2018 Jacksonville, FL http://www.panmarco.com/
Madison Night Market : July 13th, June 8th & May 11th, 2017
https://www.facebook.com/madisonnightmarket/
Make Music Madison June 21, 2017 http://www.makemusicmadison.org/
Annual Handpan Gathering in Madison, WI. May 13th, 2017
Center for Life Enrichment, Shorehaven Living: Nov.3, 2016 http://bit.ly/2ikZizt
Milwaukee Maker Faire: Sept. 2016, http://bit.do/cgYQy
Des Moines Social Club: Jan 14, 2016
Mentions
Music for: Voices of the Namekagon. https://vimeo.com/185078106
Shlomo Calvo performs as a winning finalist for The Overture "Rising Stars" competition in Madison, WI. http://bit.ly/2draCUa
Marimbist Robert Rockman plays an Isthmus Instrument for WPR at 22:45 http://bit.do/cg623
Northland College Alumni News, Fall 2016