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Guitar, Bass, or Banjo
"Hi, I'm Steve Hanson, for SM Hanson Music. Have you ever wished you could play guitar?" Steve coined those phrases 36 years ago, and they are still used today. Over the years, he has developed the special and very successful methods that SM Hanson Music uses today. As director of SM Hanson Music, Steve has written numerous methods and set the standards for education in Guitar, Bass and Banjo. He is a past director of education for NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), Steve is still very active in writing methods, teaching, performing, and production of "Festival Jam" (opening night of the Smoky Hill River Festival).
Ryan- Sales, Guitar Technician and Private Instructor
Ryan has been with S.M. HANSON MUSIC INC. for over
10 yrs. His expertise in instruction, guitar repair and product knowledge has made him an invaluable asset to S.M. HANSON MUSIC INC.
He is also a Private Guitar Instructor here at S.M. Hanson Music Inc.
Ryan earned his Bachelors Degree in Music at Bethany College
and has been a Guitar Instructor for over 10 yrs. He is also a Professional Musician, currently playing guitar for the band NEELEY.
Ryan states, “ I enjoy watching my young students mature
into GREAT musicians! I also enjoy when I have helped someone get exactly what they need or want, knowing that they are leaving the
store happy!”
Nathan- Sales, Guitar Technician and Private Instructor
Nathan has been with S.M. HANSON MUSIC INC. for
about a year and a half. He started out as a Private Guitar Instructor and joined the Sales Floor Team in Nov. 2008.
Nathan has been playing the guitar for over four years; this has
given him an intimate understanding of the ‘whole guitar’ experience.
From guitar maintenance and repair to making sure that the
S.M. HANSON guest purchases the right guitar for optimum playing enjoyment.
Nathan states, “Whether it’s a student or a guest, I get
great joy in seeing them play and grow in their talent!”
Austin- Private Guitar Instructor
Austin started taking guitar lessons almost three years ago
and is
now a Private Instructor here at S. M. Hanson Music Inc.
He teaches students whose ages are between 8 and 13.
Austin states, “Seeing the excitement in the kids as the
learn new things! I really like to see their progression!”
PERCUSSION
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Dean- Private Percussion Instructor and Percussion
Product Specialist
Dean has been a Private Percussion Instructor and Percussion Product Specialist at S.M. Hanson Music for over 30 yrs.
He is the Percussion Instructor at FHSU, Bethany College,
and KWU, an Adjunct Percussion Instructor for Tabor
College and Bethel College, and a Percussion Consultant/
Drum line Instructor for Salina South and Salina Central High Schools. Dean has been a staff member of the High
Plains Band Camp since 1983.
Dean holds a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of
Music degree. He is a member of the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors, Percussion
Arts Society and a Member of the Salina Symphony. Dean
also performs regularly with Salina Symphony, Acme Fife
and Drum Ensemble, the Blades and Jazz Tangent and the Crossroads Church Band.
Professional memberships include NACWPI, Kansas
Music Educators Association and Percussive Arts Society.
Jamie- Private Percussion Instructor
Jamie has been a Private Percussion Instructor for over 5yrs.
at S.M. Hanson Music Inc. Teaching the fundamentals of
Rhythm and Music reading on the Snare Drum and Drum Set.
Jamie has studied the ‘ART’ of Percussion for over 11yrs.
Currently he is enrolled at Bethany College majoring in music.
Jamie has also performed in various groups, such as The
Salina Symphony, Bethany Jazz and Concert Band.
Jamie states, “ The most enjoyable moment in teaching is
when a student begins to get excited about music!”
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