From the heart of Coquitlam, BC, Dani Black is a versatile music teacher, international awardwinning songwriter, and respected performing artist with nearly a decade of experience in professional singing, song writing and performance. Having worked alongside Grammy nominated producers in Nashville and studied under some of the worlds most respected and sought after coaches, Dani offers private lessons in voice, songwriting and guitar. She specializes in helping students find their unique creative voices and developing their own relationships with music, while also crafting a solid foundation of healthy technique, theory, and musical performance. With an infectious love of all things music, Dani creates a supportive, exciting and inspiring learning environment for musicians of all levels.

Elizabeth is a classically trained pianist who is passionate about tailoring her lessons to each student’s unique learning style, empowering fruitful learning. Through sharing her love for music, she hopes to inspire students to discover their interests, individuality as a musician, and creative spirit. Elizabeth completed her Royal Conservatory of Music Teaching Elementary Piano certification and is pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Music, with piano as her primary  instrument, and is excited to graduate from Trinity Western University (TWU) in 2025. Prior to her education at TWU, she began her musical journey at the age of three under the direction of Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts’ (BAMA) founder, Judith Bergthorson. Moreover, had the privilege of studying under BAMA’s Maggie Van Wyk, for several years. In addition to her love for the piano, Elizabeth’s passion for choral singing has led her to become an active member of the TWU Chamber Choir, whom she has performed with for several years. She has performed at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall, and at Vancouver’s The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, for their annual Christmas special, Christmas at the Chan.

Andrew is a well traveled and accomplished baritone opera singer.  He has performed at the highest level all over Europe, from the title role Rigoletto for the Stadttheatre Hildesheim in Wolfsburg, Germany to the role of Escamillo in Carmen at the Prague State Opera.  Also in demand as a concert and oratorio singer, Andrew is a true dynamo in his field and we are honoured to have him a part of our teaching faculty.

Bo Henrik has been working in the Vancouver music scene for the past 4
years. Prior to moving to Vancouver he studied music in Sweden and
worked at European labels as a writer, singer and session player, where
he was part of making several Gold selling records. He graduated top of his class from the Advanced Audio Engineering program at Nimbus School
Of Recording & Media in Vancouver B.C. Bo’s own music has hit top charts in South Africa and been played on the radio around Canada and
Sweden. He recently finished a 2 single release with 604 Records -currently the biggest Canadian indie label- and is a very active artist
in the R&B scene.

He’s taught guitar, vocals and songwriting for 5 years and stays very
passionate about helping kids find their voice both on their instrument
and as writers. In the beginning, that often means learning to play your
favorite songs, and over time it often becomes writing your own
songs. “One of my favorite things in the world is seeing a kid’s
face light up when they realize they can actually make what they love
all by themselves. My goal is to make my students self-sufficient, so
they will always keep making great music”.

Drew Storey is a versatile music teacher and performing artist from Langley, BC, with nearly a decade of experience in performance, songwriting, and band leadership. A graduate of Selkirk College’s Contemporary Music & Technology program, Drew offers private lessons in guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, vocals, and songwriting. He specializes in helping students find their own creative voice while building strong technical foundations in rhythm, theory, and performance. With a passion for those breakthrough “ah-ha” moments, Drew creates a supportive and inspiring learning environment for musicians of all levels.

Drew has availabilities at our Maple Ridge location, email info@bergthorson.com for details!

Michelle began her love of music at the tender age of 3, when her parents held weekly jam sessions at their home, every Saturday, in which she would participate by playing piano, rhythm instruments or singing. Michelle started formal music lessons at the age of 5 and went on to perform in many local music festivals, including the Kiwanis music festival, ranking top marks and achievements. During her childhood, she extensively studied through the Royal Conservatory of music program up to the ARCT level, and continuing on to Douglas College for 3 years, completing an Associate of Music Degree, with a Major in Piano and a minor in flute. Some of her most esteemed teachers have been Edward Parker, Dr.Robert Silverman and Ellen Silverman.

Before graduating from Douglas College, Michelle accepted a teaching position at Place Des Arts in Maillardville, Coquitlam in 1990, where she remained on faculty for 17 years teaching piano, flute, music theory and master classes, and was accompanist for many performances, festivals, exams and countless recitals. After leaving Place Des Arts, she went on to raise a family and continued to teach piano and music theory in the Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge area.

Michelle caters to the needs of each individual student and believes that it is essential to have fun while learning. Her 35 years experience working with children and adults gives her the experience and patience it takes to make for an enjoyable experience, for both teacher and student!

Malcolm Millar is a producer, mix engineer, and pianist whose foundation is as strong academically as it is artistically. He graduated top of his class at the Nimbus School of Recording and Media in the Advanced Audio Engineering Program, and his piano training includes mentorship under legendary New York jazz pianist Noah Kellman as well as Royal Conservatory classical studies through Level 8.

Building on this background, Malcolm has developed a versatile career both in the studio and on stage. He has worked as a producer, engineer, and instrumentalist with artists and bands including Adewolf, Lost in Japan, Dani Black, and Bo Henrik. As a live performer, he has played with groups such as Practitioner and Good Intentions.