We're thrilled to share that our longtime collaborative artist - now known as Pepper Brandon Blake - is dropping his new album on October 17th - and it is truly a love-letter to all things WE PLAY WELL TOGETHER. This...
Throughout the year we host an interactive virtual playshop called KALIMBA CAMPFIRE featuring special guests from our intuitive instrument community. On July 2nd of 2025, our featured special guest was Lucas Miller - a children's educator who uses music to...
While we're on "Summer Pause" enjoying the last days of warm weather, we thought we'd share with you a special replay video from summer adventures in Germany at the feeltone Company's new Headquarters. Over four decades ago, Ingo Böhme founded...
Hokema kalimbas are beautifully crafted instruments that can serve very different purposes — from deep sound healing work to live performance and studio recording. The right model depends entirely on your intention. What is a Hokema Kalimba used for? Hokema...
Hokema has been crafting high-quality, handmade kalimbas in Germany since 1985. Their models vary in size, number of tines, resonance, and tuning. Here is a practical Q&A guide to help you find the right one. What makes Hokema Kalimbas different...
“Music is healing.” — Many people who read this sentence will surely nod in agreement. Even though music cannot do everything, sound has a tremendous influence on our mood, our subconscious, and our sensory experiences. It’s no surprise, then, that...
When selecting a Hokema Kalimba, one of the first things people notice is the number of tines — 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17. It's easy to assume that more tines mean more possibilities, and therefore a better instrument. But...
Shelly Reef: Therapy Harp + feeltone Monochord Shelly Reef is the founder of an original training for Therapy Harp — in which she also includes feeltone Monochords. She's developed a unique one-handed playing technique that's ideal for combining the monochord...
Stressed? Time for a Time-Out! Yeah, we've all been feeling a bit out of sorts lately. There are so many scary and heartbreaking things happening in the world right now, and it's easy to fall into overwhelm and lose sight...