BIOGRAPHY

Hans Hansen is a Southwest Michigan Jazz guitarist, educator, accompanist and director of youth ensembles.  

 

Hans has been listening to, performing and creating music from a very early age.  Beginning with piano lessons at 5 years old he quickly wanted to expand his skills to include guitar, percussion and voice.​​​

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Hans holds a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University.  Hans can be found performing at venues around the Kalamazoo, Lansing, Detroit and greater Michigan.  

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He has performed at many festivals such as the River Raisin Jazz Festival, the Detroit Jazz Festival, the Michigan Jazz Festival, The Ark, the Acorn Theatre and many other notable public and private venues

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Currently Hans can be found teaching as part of the Jazz Faculty of Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Music School and Thompson Tutoring. Additionally he performs as an accompanist or part of an ensemble for many wonderful groups

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Hans hopes to share his love of music with others through performances and lessons for many years to come.