Dr. Daniel Mahlberg, PhD, is a highly regarded pianist, composer, and educator with nearly three decades of teaching experience. He is a senior examiner for the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), an instructor of piano and pedagogy, and a sought-after adjudicator.
Holding a PhD in historical musicology from the University of British Columbia, Dr. Mahlberg has guided students at all levels, from beginners to those pursuing ARCT and pedagogy diplomas. Many of his students have won international awards, gone on to professional careers in music, and become accomplished educators themselves.
His teaching philosophy blends technical excellence with artistic exploration, drawing from his extensive background in classical, jazz, and contemporary music. He has served on the faculty of several music academies, developed curricula for group and private instruction, and mentored teachers in piano pedagogy.
Education
- PhD (Musicology), University of British Columbia
- MA (Musicology), California State University
- BFA (Music), Simon Fraser University
- ARCT (Pedagogy), Royal Conservatory of Music
- LLCM (TD), London College of Music
- ALCM (TD), London College of Music
Professional Affiliations
- Senior Examiner, Royal Conservatory of Music
- British Columbia Registered Music Teachers' Association (BCRMTA)
- Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations (CFMTA)
- American Musicological Society (AMS)
Selected Testimonials
"Daniel is awesome. His kind, outgoing, patient, understanding, and supportive character and his professionalism and versatility make him the perfect music teacher." — Joshua Yang, RCM Gold Medalist
"Daniel is the kind of teacher that inspires his students to give their best effort, not through nagging, cajoling or harsh criticism, but through his own passion for music and love for teaching it." — Netty Verbeek, RCM Gold Medalist
"A lesson never goes to waste with Daniel. I have really felt myself flourish as a musician thanks to his musical expertise and passion which inspire me." — Adam Xiao
Contact
Email: burnabypianolessons@gmail.com
Phone/Text: 604.255.0515