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Meet Our Instructors
NOLAN HASSLER
Nolan is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. His passion for music began at the age of 6, when he began taking piano lessons. As years went on, his focus shifted to guitar when his mother began playing. His passion for guitar grew by listening to players such as Randy Rhoads, Alex Lifeson, Rory Gallagher, and Joe Perry. The catalyst for his growth as a player was when he first began working at North Country Guitar tuning up instruments and learning more about the industry. Though mostly self-taught, Nolan went on to study classical guitar under Micah Scoville, who was previously an instructor at North Country Guitar. Currently, Nolan is the lead guitarist of the regional award winning band, Lucid Street.
VERN FUSS
Vern has always had a deep love for blues music. At the age of 15 he started taking private lessons locally at Triads in downtown Glens Falls from Ed Beecher who remained a close friend and mentor throughout his life. In the late 80’s, Vern started playing out with local bands, most notably, Dirt Cheap. He has also had many other side projects in conjunction to playing out with his band. Some which include but are not limited to, working with Artimus Pyle (original drummer to Lynyrd Skynyrd), and Ed King (original guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd). He has also warmed up for Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet, as well as many others. You can catch him playing out locally when he isn’t teaching. Vern really enjoys working with beginner students to show them that you can achieve your dreams and aspirations by concentration, practice, and most importantly to always have fun!
CHRIS CRONIN
Chris has been passionately playing guitar since he was 15, building a rich and varied career as a multi-genre instrumentalist, singer & songwriter. Over the years, he’s lent his talents to several bands, exploring everything from rock and country to indie, while also carving out a compelling solo path with releases on platforms such as Bandcamp and Spotify. His journey reflects a restless creativity – drifting coast to coast, blending styles and consistently delivering heartfelt, genre-hopping music that feels both personal and expansive. When Chris isn’t teaching, he is out playing at many local establishments as a solo artist.
TIM CONSOLAZIO
“If you want to play a superstrat, don’t take acoustic guitar lessons.”
Tim’s own quote defines his approach: to develop a clear, modern command of the electric guitar. He is backed by Berklee guitar training, years of studio time, as well as performance in NYC. Tim helps players view the entire fretboard as a single, unified system rather than a collection of isolated positions. This approach departs from traditional first-position playing and focuses on core musical and technical ideas that build fluidity, mobility, and expressive control across the neck. The result is a practical, performance-ready perspective that helps the player participate with clarity in real musical contexts.
MADISON DYNES
Growing up, music was always a very important part of Madison's life. She played the cello throughout middle school and high school. After stepping away for a few years to pursue other interests, she realized how much she missed playing music and returned with a renewed passion and dedication. Madison has been working hard at developing and building onto her skills with the hopes of one day performing with a symphony orchestra. She is very well-versed in other genre's but her heart has always been drawn to classical music. Outside of performing, Madison has a growing passion for the art of lutherie. She is currently expanding her knowledge of string instrument repair and maintenance. Madison can perform basic repair work, with the long-term goal of becoming a professional luthier. Understanding both how an instrument is played and how it is built allows her to better appreciate the craftsmanship behind every cello and his looking forward to sharing that knowledge with her students.
HANNAH MARSH
Hannah is a singer/songwriter and has been singing since before she could talk. She has taken many vocal lessons and was heavily involved with music through her high school theatre program and a Capella group. In 2023, her a Capella group opened for the band Foreigner at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and the following year opened for the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. In 2025, she was nominated for Best Actress at the High School Musical Theatre Awards. Hannah is excited to get to know her students and help them develop their skills and build on their love for music.