Hanson music is a family firm based in Marsden, West Yorkshire. 

The company is owned by husband and wife Alastair and Jenny Hanson.

The founder Alastair is recognised by even the largest manufacturers as one of the foremost instrument designers in the world.  His leading role in initiatives for the music industry to conserve endangered forests through sustainable and socially equitable harvesting led to him being presented with a special award for outstanding contribution by the FSC.   His expertise and experience in instrument design and production generates international demand for his services as a consultant within the industry.  Local demand is more likely to be Spaniels Charlotte and Sasha wanting a walk.  Alastair is proud to be a born and bred Yorkshire-man.  His passions include skiing, real ale, Land Rovers and more skiing.

Jenny is a professional viola and violin player.  Since graduating from Royal College of Music, London, Jenny has appeared in concert, on stage, in film and recorded with many of the country's leading orchestras and international artists and was awarded a NESTA fellowship in 2006. Her playing career is diverse; Classical, Pop, Folk or Opera; A small soundbite of Jenny's work would include recordings with Michael Ball; Shirley Bassey in London's Hyde Park; Karine Polwart at Celtic Connections to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra or Scottish Chamber Orchestra in her native Scotland.  Jenny recorded solo violin parts for the Universal Studios film Leap Year and her original compositions featured in the commonwealth celebrations debuted at Westminster Abbey for the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prime minister and Heads of States.

They have two young daughters; Lucy and Eleanor, who coincidentally have a love for Land Rovers and skis!

Of course the business would be nothing without the fantastic Hanson staff, subcontractors, specialist suppliers and worldwide distributors; experts in their fields around the globe working together to deliver customers quality products and professional service.

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