Valerio Menon Instruments
Handpan maker & tuner
Valerio Menon
About me
I'm a handpan maker, tuner, and player based in Thun, Switzerland. Passionate about all kinds of music and sound since I'm child, I began playing the handpan in 2012. By the start of 2015, my interest in building handpans surpassed my interest in playing them. Since October of that year, crafting and tuning handpans has become my profession. Over the years, I have been fortunate to create instruments for incredible musicians, including Hang Massive and Jeremy Nattagh, and retuned instruments for others such as Daniel Waples, Laurent Sureau, Mumi, Patrizio Castrovinci, Davide Friello, Bruno Bieri, and more.
In addition to my craft, I am the co-creator of the Swiss Handpan Festival and the responsable of the music atelier at the "Aarhus" foundation.
Jeremy Nattagh
"Valerio Menon Instruments have this deep resonance, warm, delicate touch and beautiful look that make any handpan player smile and vibrate with joy in the first seconds of playing. I have been following his work and evolution for years, and his absolute passion for crafting and dedication to his daily work are inspiring to me."
Patrizio Castrovinci
“Valerio Menon has a great soul and he puts it into every instrument he creates. You can hear it as soon as you play his Handpans, made with care and precision.“
Manu Delago
I played his instruments in one of my masterclasses. He produces very nice Handpans.
Laurent Sureau
I met Valerio in 2014, at the time he was producing records and playing concerts with a lot of intensity. Since he chose to devote himself to the production of Handpans he has put all his knowledge and experience at the service of quality. His artistic research is very fine and refined, as evidenced by the great demand that his work has.
Sébastien Littlestone
More than a maker, Valerio is an outstanding artist. Always giving good advices, he knows how to guide and lead people towards their individual needs and dreams. It's a great honour to work with him and share our passion together.
Davide Friello
I have had the opportunity to try out various Valerio instruments over the years in production site and in some handpan festivals. I followed him in his artisan / artistic journey and I can say that he has reached an excellent standard of quality and is one of the best in the world. His tuner skills stand out and I personally used the service for my handpans while on tour in Switzerland. Furthermore, Valerio is very nice and helpful.. which is always a good thing!!
Hang Massive
Valerio made some of the instruments that we used on our Luminous Emptiness album which by now has been heard by millions of people. His instruments were a great inspiration and the results on the album were really amazing! Valerio has also helped us out many times, often in emergencies with the retuning of our instruments and we are extremely grateful for all of the support we have received!
Bruno Bieri
Valerio is a sensitive "tuner." Tuning my handpan was achieved by him with a lot of sensitivity. Valerio is aware of the significance of the resonant overtone fifth, which distinguishes a good instrument. My tuned handpan by Valerio sounds like new again! I thank "my" tuner from Lake Thun!
