Hanaya's passion for all types of music shine as he was in every band in high school and junior high, including symphonic band, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, jazz band, jazz combo, and yes, even vocal jazz. He also studied privately with Andy Erickson in Calgary for many years. He has notible credits in the Calgary Stampede Showband playing marching bass for a year and marching snare for two. As a 4th year Humber Student Hanaya plays everything from jazz to rock to hip-hop.