Piano & Piano Ensemble Instruction
Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann offer individual piano instruction as well as piano ensemble coaching to a wide range of students from children to adults.
Composition, Arranging, Theory, Ear Training & Sight Reading
An associate composer of the Canadian Music Centre, Marcel Bergmann offers creative instruction in the areas of composition, arranging, as well various aspects of music theory.
Improvising
Learn how to tap into your creative potential and start to play freely and spontaneously, without having to rely on a score.
Masterclasses & Workshops
We enjoy sharing our experience and knowledge with groups of students and teachers, offering a variety of workshops or masterclasses.
Our experience…
As international prize winners with the highest degrees from international music schools, we have enjoyed coaching and guiding many students over many years. We have helped a multitude of students win competitions locally, nationally and internationally and have had numerous students continue with post secondary studies in music nationally and internationally. Our students have gone on to study at such institutions as: McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, University of Alberta, the Conservatory of Amsterdam, the Mozarteum(Salzburg) and have participated at summer classes at Orford/(Quebec), Goslar/Germany and beyond.
Having studied and performed internationally, we have established connections to various institutions, music organizations, teachers and festivals throughout the world
We welcome you to share the joy of music with us…
Our philosophy…
We feel passionate about sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm for music, teaching students of various ages, levels, abilities and backgrounds. Many of our teachers and mentors were role models in that regard, as they passed on to us the importance of giving back to the next generation.
We work with the uniqueness and individuality of each particular student. As each student possesses a different set of physical, emotional and intellectual traits and skills, it is essential to take these differences into consideration, thereby helping him/her realize his/her fullest potential.
We draw from a wide range of musical and other artistic areas to strengthen and deepen the understanding of the many layers and aspects of a particular work. Through becoming more (and more) familiar with formal, melodic, harmonic and textural aspects of a composition, the student(s) will acquire a deeper knowledge of style and other important elements of the interpretative process.
Whether in individual lessons or a master class setting, we help students to strengthen their ability to connect and balance the analytical and intuitive elements of music-making in a creative and productive way.
We strongly believe in the importance of providing a rich musical and cultural basis to students of all ages and helping them to develop their creativity, musical abilities and individual strengths. Throughout our careers as teachers and educators, we strive to nurture students’ interests in exploring music-and art in general- and on a deeper level, getting more involved and gaining a sense of exhilaration and enthusiasm about those processes has been one of our most rewarding experiences.
Our studio…
Our studio is located in the White Rock/South Surrey/Ocean Park BC area.
During COVID 19 we are offering a combination of in person and/or online lessons
In person lessons:
We are following strict safety guidelines ie. wearing of masks, hand and instrument sanitizing, physical distancing and adequate ventilation
Online lessons:
We are offering all of our lessons/services via online platforms such as ZOOM, Skype or Face Time. This allows us to connect with students not only locally but also nationally and internationally.
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your goals.
