In this episode of Handpan Voices, Phil speaks with Dan Mulqueen, one of the most respected players, teachers, and performers in the handpan world. Dan talks about his upcoming double album, his creative recording process, the challenges of mixing and mastering everything himself, and how he keeps his sound evolving.He also reflects on memorable festival moments across the world, including Greece and Germany, and shares what made his earlier visit to Japan such a powerful experience — even though he didn’t make the return trip this year.Towards the end, Dan offers valuable insight for players of all levels, explaining why body position and finger strength can make such a difference in your playing.Topics include:• Upcoming projects and recording workflow• Touring and festival highlights• The creative balance between percussion and melody• Japan’s influence and connection to his music• Teaching, technique, and staying inspiredIf you enjoy these conversations, like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring voices from the handpan world.#DanMulqueen#HandpanVoicesPodcast#Handpan#HandpanMusic#Percussion#HandpanCommunity