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Our Staff
As the old saying goes, “a store is only as good as it’s staff”. Okay, it may not be an old saying, but it certainly applies here at Myhre’s Music. With an exceptional line of musical instruments and products, the Myhre’s Music staff offers countless years of experience to gently guide you through your musical choices. But aside from experience, knowledge and talent, our staff members pride themselves on forming the Myhre’s Music family and giving the store its warm and friendly personality.
When you spend time in our store, you’ll be greeted with an invitation to get to know our staff as you satisfy your musical desires.
Byron Myhre
Alfie Myhre
Lydia Myhre
George Bach
Thomas Slaymaker
Bob Potoniec
Clare Michniewski
Siobhan Michniewski
Kat Danser
John Calverley
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The
youngest son of Alfie and Lydia Myhre, Byron has grown up in the family
business. His appearance at the store started at age seven where he could
often be seen helping customers. Byron has since competed on a national
level in fiddle competitions and was recently 
ranked
3rd in the Grand Masters National Fiddle contest in Ottawa. Aside from
running the store, Byron is an active musician both on stage and in the
studio. He is a member of the well-known bluegrass band “Jerusalem
Ridge”, and he’s currently playing with Craig Korth and Julie
Kerr. All this while raising a beautiful family of four kids (Haley, Tanner,
Ethan and Brooke) with his wife Kim. 
Co-founder
of Myhre’s Music (1967), Alfie’s knowledge and expertise has
earned him a widespread reputation for his restoration and repair of bowed
instruments. For over 40 years Alfie has been an active member of the
music community, playing locally and abroad as far away as Japan
and Germany. These days you can catch Alfie performing with the Alberta
Legends of Country Music. He has also been featured as guest artist at
numerous music competitions and workshops throughout the country. Along
with wife Lydia, Alfie nurtured the store through its early years into
the well-established business today that continues to support an ever-growing
community of devout musicians.
Married
to Alfie and mother of Byron, Lydia Myhre has most certainly been the
“Mother figure” of the store, always sharing her abundant
love and kindness with staff members and customers. While not as active
in the store these days, her nature can always be felt in the warm and
friendly atmosphere of the store.
George
has been a member of the Myhre’s Music family since 1973. He offers
over 29 years of experience repairing, restoring and setting up instruments.
While a quiet-natured man, his charming wit will deliver you a healthy
laugh just when you least expect it. George is an accomplished tenor banjo
player and has performed professionally for over 30 years with “The
Banjo Busters”.
Thomas Slaymaker brings a wealth of musical expertise to Myhre's Music sales and repair team. He is a songwriter, performer and long time instructor at the Foothills Acoustic Music Institute. In addition to his gentle nature, Thomas has first class knowledge of acoustic instruments.
Bob Potoniec has great knowledge of violins, mandolins and guitars. He offers his experience as a violin tech and Bob's enthusiasm is contagious!
Clare Michniewski has begun her new role as a school teacher. We look forward to her return on semester breaks!
Siobhan Michniewski is a celtic violinist extraordinaire. She has years of experience as a performer of Irish dance and violin instruction.
Kat Danser has recently joined the staff here at Myhre's Music as an office manager. Don't let that fool you though as Kat is a professional touring musician writing and performing roots, blues & gospel music. (