Piano instruction/piano lessons
We (Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann) offer piano instruction to a wide range of students from children to adults that include preparations for exams (RCM) and competitions. We also offer our expertise assisting in audition preparations for those wishing to pursue professional studies at post secondary institutions.
Piano ensemble
As an international, prize winning piano duo and members of the Canadian Piano Quartet, we enjoy sharing our expertise with students who are interested in piano ensemble repertoire from one piano four hands to two pianos and more! We work with students of all ages as they team up to explore the exciting piano ensemble repertoire.
Composition/Arranging/Theory
An associate composer of the Canadian Music Centre and internationally active composer and arranger, Marcel (Bergmann) offers instruction in composition and arranging, using both, traditional and contemporary techniques and methods (including electronic/computer based media and programmes). Depending on the student’s individual interests, strengths and goals, the range of approaches may vary from working with pencil and manuscript paper to using digital audio workstations such as Garage Band or Logic and music notation software. Combining different tools and possibilities, the student(s) will learn how to input and work with their creative ideas most effectively (using their individual strengths and preferences to) and to optimize the overall workflow and creative process. Where suitable, incorporating additional insights from the areas of music history and melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and formal analysis will enable students to delve into the creative universe(s) of the great composers and to acquire a deeper understanding of a wide range of musical styles and compositional approaches.
In addition, Marcel also offers more theory based classes that focus primarily on formal and harmonic analysis, covering a wide range of composers, styles and approaches. These sessions could be helpful as a general addition to the piano lessons, or more specifically in preparation for theory, harmony, history or form and analysis exams.
Ear Training/Sight Reading
Both, Sight reading and Ear training sessions can be flexibly integrated and tailored around the specific needs of the individual student. Students can/may register for those sessions separately or in combination with piano lessons, where shorter segments (e.g.15 minutes or more) can be added at the end of a piano lesson.
Improvisation
Masterclasses/Workshops
We enjoy sharing our experience and knowledge with groups of students and teachers, offering a variety of workshops or masterclasses dealing with the following topics:
- Piano solo repertoire
- Piano ensemble: duet, duo and multiple piano repertoire
- Other chamber music with piano
- Composing and arranging from a pianist’s perspective
- Improvisation/Discovering creativity
- One off consultation sessions
Consultation sessions
We offer one-off sessions with those students who seek guidance in preparation for auditions, competitions and exams. Note: rates may vary
More information about us
We perform concerts locally, nationally and internationally. Please visit www.bergmannduo.com
Please visit Marcel Bergmann’s composition site at www.marcelbergmann.com
We would love to hear from you…
Please send us an email with your questions