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Chris & Wally
- Rate L897
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Students50+
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L897/hr
1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
- Classical Guitar
Experienced tutor in Guitar in Las Vegas, Chris & Wally offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
- Classical Guitar
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Chris & Wally is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Chris & Wally
Father and son team with a unique approach to teaching music fundamentals on instruments and vocally. High tech operation with years of experience performing in bands and producing music for songwriters. 7 time recipient of the coveted Las Vegas Academy of the Arts "Outstanding Service Award." They have groomed and placed multiple guitar, piano, and vocal students at this top Grammy Award winning high school, and have produced over 1,200 live performance videos for this high school. Some Professional Musicians and College Music Majors have studied under Hanson Music Studios. Chris & Wally are winners of "Song of the Year" in the Las Vegas Songwriters Association. Wally has his Bachelor of Music Degree from Northern Illinois University, and Chris studied music at Penisula College in Port Angeles, Washington. Both Chris and Wally have years of experience as church worship leaders and performing in contemporary worship bands. They play in 2 bands that are currently producing songs out of Hanson Music Studios.
Chris and Wally have a passion for teaching and producing music, with a combined 60,000 hours invested in their craft. They really enjoy the interaction they have with each individual student. The Hansons have created a relaxed atmosphere in a fun musical environment. They enjoy the rewards of making music with their students, and are very happy to see their steady progress. They have a very high retention rate, and many of their students keep coming back year after year. Chris and Wally are the perfect “One-Stop Shop,” with their wide range of disciplines including piano, voice, guitar, bass, trumpet, and music production. They enjoy not only teaching, but writing, arranging, and producing music with state of the art technology in the studio. What a joy to see their students progress enough to participate in audio/video production!
Both Wally and Chris started and developed their music experience by playing trumpet in school bands, starting in the 4th grade. Chris also started piano lessons at age 6 and Wally added guitar at age 15. Music became an integral part of our lives throughout those school years. Wally went on to get his Bachelor of Music in Education at Northern Illinois University, and taught in the public school system in Illinois. Chris studied his craft through the school years, and as a freshman at Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA. With our love for music, we both decided to start our own music studio in Las Vegas, NV in 2002. We have been full time private music teachers since that time, owning our own business, Hanson Music Studios, LLC in Las Vegas, NV.
Wally: Bachelor of Music, Northern Illinois University
Chris: Music Major at Peninsula College, Port Angeles, WA
Wally & Chris each studied their instruments several years with 2 of the Top Music Educators in Las Vegas, NV on Piano(Cynthia Harris) and Guitar(Bill Swick of Las Vegas Academy).
Years of Audio/Video Training with Apple Inc. Las Vegas, NV
Combined 60,000 hours of study and experience in performing and teaching music.
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Use of our Hanson Music Studios Method of Teaching the fundamentals of music as it relates to each discipline. Develop basic technique quickly, to relate to all the different styles of music. Inspire students to grow by guiding them to higher levels of achievement week by week. Incorporate music theory concepts into the regular lessons and learning of songs. Our teaching hours are Monday through Wednesday, early morning until late in the evening. Thursday and Friday are creative studio days.
Our specialty is beginner and intermediate students, and we have developed many of these kind of students into the advanced level, including some playing professionally. Chris and Wally have such a broad range of music experience, that any student at any level can benefit from our customized teaching approach. We both have worked with and placed over 40 students at Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts, the only school in the U.S. to win 12 Grammy Awards. These students are at a very advanced level of performance.
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Chris has had 2 of his piano/vocal students audition for the Voice and America's Got Talent this past year.
Wally and Chris enjoy producing videos for the Guitar Program at Las Vegas Academy, and as a result have won the Outstanding Service Award, most recently for producing over 1,000 videos from 2009 through 2017.
The most recent production, was from the Best in Southern Nevada Guitar Solo and Ensemble Contest sponsored by Las Vegas Academy. This video shooting and production is critical for helping these college bound guitar music majors get accepted in music colleges throughout the U.S., many receiving scholarships as a result.
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Perfect! AWESOME!! Very happy we hired them!!
Perfect! Wonderful experience, very patient and knowledgeable instructor.
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
My children absolutely love this place - and so do I. Chris and Wally are the owners of Hansen music studio and are a delightful father and son team.
My children were getting totally burned out after four or five years of classical piano instruction and we’re ready to quit and were crying when I took them to their lessons.
Within 3 to 4 weeks after transferring to Hanson music we had a week off because it was the fifth week of the month and my daughter cried when she found out we were NOT going to have piano lessons that day.
It is so refreshing I have my children love playing the piano again. I would highly recommend these guys to anybody taking any music or vocal lessons. ❤️❤️❤️I have been a student with Hanson Music Studios for almost 9 years now. When I first started with Wally Hanson, I knew absolutely nothing about music or guitar. Wally has been a patient and effective teacher and has helped me steadily improve my guitar playing.
Visiting with the Hanson Music Studios is a great experience. This isnt another run of the mill music lesson team. It's family.
They want to know what you love, they are great active listeners. And that makes all the difference in your music lessons.
From singin lessons, to guitar studies, all the way to Jazz Trumpet, you'll love what you'll learn, and you'll find that it fills your soul.
You'll leave every lesson with a smile, I guarantee it!
Working with Hanson Music Studios is incredible. One of the most comfortable learning environments for music lessons. in fact you don't feel like a stranger, you feel like family. They are very gifted and musically inclined, and that rubs off on you. You bring that home when you practice and play for your family and friends.
They are very understanding, they teach you to love music in your own special way. You guide your own learning experience with Chris and Wally step by step, and they have your back through and through.
If you're looking for more positivity and love through music, you've found it.I have had a great experience at Hanson Music Studio. I have learned more about playing the guitar and different techniques than ever before.
Chris and Wally excel in music theory and their practical application approach with the students makes it easy to grasp clearly. Wally has been giving guitar lessons to my intermediate level husband and sister and Chris has been giving me piano (intermediate) lessons as well. We are very thankful for their method and approach!
Taking piano lessons from Chris Hanson via FaceTime has been a unique and wonderful experience! It feels like we are in the same room despite being 600 miles apart! I highly recommend Hanson’s Music Studio! They are professional, talented, knowledgeable, and great teachers!
My daughter has been taking lessons from Chris Hanson for several years now and his knowledge, skill, and attention to detail are fantastic! He delivers quality teaching and really cares about his students!
Both of my sons have been taking guitar, piano and voice for over 15 years. Wally & Chris’s love for music and teaching is their passion and it shows! Highly recommended.
Both my kids have been taking piano lessons with Chris for several years now. He was their 3rd piano teacher, but the first one that my kids actaully enjoyed working with. Both have learned a lot and enjoyed the process. My daughter has also started taking voice lessons and has learned to genuinely enjoy both piano and singing while working with him. Thanks Chris!
Very knowledgeable and talented in all areas of music production and performance. Easy to work with.
Hanson studio is a experienced music venue for a variety of lessons and professional recordings. The coaches are amazing, highly skilled and personable. Highly recommend Hanson Studio.
They have really helped my kids with their singing and trumpet and piano lessons
The kids really enjoy and look forward to the lessons and their passion for music has increased since the began taking lessons a year ago
Wally and Chris are great instructors and keep it fun yet challenging to keep my kids engagedThe hanson’s quality of teaching is top caliber and their own skill levels are top level. Whether you want to improve your talent and skills you already have, or completely learn a new talent they can do it ! They are very professional and very talented ! I personally have been taking lessons from them and have improved drastically. They provide a great atmosphere where you can feel comfortable to be yourself and it is also kid friendly.
My daughter has been taking piano and singing lessons for nearly three years with Mr.Chris . This is a great family owned business and super talented people.
I think Hanson Music Studio is amazing! I go here for guitar and piano lessons and they are very nice! They really want to help you succeed and show you how to play music! I would highly recommend them to anyone that needs a music teacher!
I love how patient and professional chris is with my son! He is also very supportive and excited for his growth. Chris has done a great job training his voice. Highly recommended!
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Rate
- L897
Pack prices
- 5h: L4485
- 10h: L8970
free lessons
The first free lesson with Chris & Wally will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- L897/h
Details
We charge a monthly tuition due the 1st scheduled lesson of each month. Our standard rate is based on 4 one hour lessons in a month. Some that have more limited budgets can attend 2 times per month for a 50% discount. We also offer what we call "Jump-Start Lessons" for people who feel that they are not able to commit to a more regular long-term period.
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