Play it Live!
Take advantage of professional Guitar, Bass, Drum and Vocal Lessons at Hansen Music. From an instrument fit to your first lesson, our music teachers will get you on your way to playing music like a pro.
Whether you are completely new to an instrument or want to go on to the next level, Hansen Music will help get you there.
Lesson Teachers
Raphael Lopez provides a wide variety of teaching styles, that stem from his years of playing, education and musical experience. While leaning towards jazz guitar on his personal sessions, Lopez is open to any form of guitar a student can think of, and welcomes the opportunity to help a new guitar player grow. Versed in several genres, he has the ability to provide a student with the both the technical and style sides of the particular guitar playing category.
The world needs more drummers and good ones at that. If you want to learn from a pro percussion artist that has his hands in a variety of styles like Jazz, funk and the heaviest of metal, turn to Matt Devitt, one of the regions finest percussion players. Devitt currently plays with several live music and recording projects, along with several big name sit-ins including big band and popular Jazz festivals that invite national professionals to perform in the Northwest.
Meet Jason, one of our regional pro drum artists and instructors at Hansen Music. You might have seen perform with Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers among several other popular regional bands. If you’re interested in playing drums and learning about great kit setup and maintenance, talk to Jason. He is also a drum technician and representative at the store.
Alex Bush is has academic training in traditional and electric bass playing. He is one of our support members with experience including tech support for equipment, accessories, instruments and knows live sound, recording, and digital equipment. Bush plays with regional artists and coordinates local music.
Frank Wilson passed on August 6, 2024 at age 57 in Billings from a tough Cancer that he fought like a champion as long as he could. Among his life adventures, he was a regional musician who played in several bands and projects as well as provided vocal lessons at Hansen Music. We will miss his talent, personality, community strength and contribution to live music.