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# I don't know my level, which course should I choose?

| Choosing can be difficult, which is why we offer a [14 day free trial](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/courses/academy-all-access-pass-to-courses) where you can test out each course and masterclass before deciding which subscription or course to purchase. 

If you’re unsure about your level, don’t worry, this is very common!

At Master The Handpan, our courses are designed to guide you progressively, whether you’re a complete beginner or already comfortable on your instrument.

Here’s a simple way to identify where you stand:

* **Never played before?**
Start with a beginner-focused course like [Essentials for beginners](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/courses/handpan-tutorials-lessons-for-beginner-players) with David Charrier or [Level 1 - Beginner](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/courses/level-1-beginner-david-kuckhermann) with David Kuckherrman. These will build your foundations step by step.

* **Been playing for a little bit?**
Start with some song/melody based courses like  [8 Iconic Songs for the D Kurd](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/8-iconic-songs-for-the-d-kurd-handpan) or [The Handpan Cookbook](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/the-handpan-cookbook)

* **Comfortable with some rhythms and simple patterns?**
You can explore intermediate courses focused on groove, coordination, or improvisation like [Level 2 - Intermediate](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/courses/level-2-intermediate-david-kuckhermann) with David Kuckhermann or [Go Further for intermediate](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/courses/handpan-lessons-tutorials-for-intermediate-players) with David Charrier, or explore masterclasses from our world renown teachers like [Malte Martin](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/malte-marten), [Amy Naylor](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/express-and-create), [Alexander Mercks](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/alexander-mercks), [Mar Loi](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/mar-loi), and more!

* **Already confident and looking for challenge or creativity?**
Level up with David Kuckhermann's [Level 3 - Advanced](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/level-3-advanced) course, or take some advanced Masterclasses from our world renown teachers like [Kabeção](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/kabecao), [Kirill Osherov](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/percussive-fingerstyle), [Nadishana](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/advanced-handpan-techniques), [Michaël Akortia](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/groove-mastery), and more!

|| If you’re still unsure, we recommend starting with one of our [fundamental courses](https://www.masterthehandpan.com/courses/learn-to-play-handpan#fundamentals). It’s always better to strengthen your basics than to feel overwhelmed. 

You can also read our article: [Which course is best for my current level?](https://helpdesk.masterthehandpan.com/en/article/which-course-is-best-for-my-current-level-1vk4nu8/)