10 Best Music Teachers in Montreal (2026 Guide)

Elijah is a university-educated percussionist and performer with over a decade of international experience and a Bachelor of Music from Concordia University. His teaching style emphasizes patient, goal-oriented instruction and creative expression, drawing on extensive drum-set studies with renowned masters. He offers private and group lessons in the Montreal area, specializing in effective learning techniques for both children and adults.

⭐ "I lost my motivation to learn guitar in 2022 after feeling I wasn't making much progress and I didn't play with it for 1 year. Last summer in 2023, I took a chance and contacted Musiprof and tried with Elijah. It almost been 1 year since, I am still learning guitar with Elijah and I feel like I am making better progress. The studio he receives me for our class is close to where I live, so it is convenient for me. He is patient and understanding. When I don't feel good, he takes few minutes to listen to me before we begin the class, so it helps me be cheer up and not be distracted. I also took interest in drumming, he takes few moments to show me and let me try. I have been having fun with the classes and it been helping me distract from the stuff going on my personal life. I attended a small concert consisting of Musiprof students and they sounded great. I recommend Musiprof and Elijah Baker for anyone wanting to learning music."

Teaching Neighborhood:Downtown Montreal

Susana Arcila Tascón is a dedicated cello educator and performer with over eight years of experience teaching in private lessons, community outreach programs, and music camps. Drawing from an extensive performance career with international orchestras and chamber ensembles, she integrates a vast classical repertoire and professional expertise into her pedagogical approach. She holds advanced degrees in cello performance from the University of Montreal and the University of Ottawa, providing students with a mentorship grounded in high-level technical and artistic training.

⭐ "Excellent teacher"

Teaching Neighborhood:Villeray

Gabriel Genest is a versatile woodwind specialist and award-winning composer with advanced degrees in jazz performance and film scoring. He provides comprehensive instruction in saxophone, clarinet, and flute to students of all ages, drawing on his extensive experience as a big band director and clinician. His teaching approach is informed by a professional career spanning jazz, world music, and commercial arranging.

⭐ "Très bon professeur. Comprends bien les besoins et les difficultés que l'on doit maitriser pour bien apprendre à jouer de notre instrument. Moi, cela va faire bientôt 3 ans que je suis des cours de Saxophone Alto avec Gabriel. C'est tout un monde à apprendre et connaître l'apprentissage de la musique. Et Gabriel est le bon professeur pour apprendre à bien jouer."

Teaching Neighborhood:Villeray

Srikanth is a McGill University Bachelor of Music graduate with extensive professional experience as an electric and double bassist on cruise ships and in Montreal’s jazz circuit. He draws on his background in independent jazz studies at Concordia University to provide students with a technically grounded and stylistically versatile approach to the instrument.

⭐ "Srikanth est à l’écoute des besoins et adapte ses leçons en fonction. J’aime son approche car il lie la théorie avec la pratique. L’enseignement est complet. Je vois que j’ai progressé. Je suis très satisfaite."

Teaching Neighborhood:Saint-Henri

Myrtle Thomas is a versatile educator and multi-instrumentalist holding a Master of Music in Jazz Vocal Performance and a Graduate Diploma in Classical Flute. Drawing from over 30 years of experience in gospel and classical choirs, she provides comprehensive instruction in voice, flute, and piano with a focus on technical proficiency and stylistic range. Her teaching approach is shaped by her rigorous academic background at McGill and Concordia Universities, blending formal classical training with jazz sensibilities and vocal coaching expertise.

⭐ "I used Musiprof to find a piano teacher for my 9 year old daughter. I liked being able to search for a teacher near home and read about their background and experience. Booking and paying online was a breeze. After proceeding online our chosen professional quickly got in touch with us to schedule classes. Our teacher Myrtle was friendly, professional and accommodating to our scheduling needs. It was nice not to have to deal with money at the end of class, especially for a 30 minute session, so she could efficiently move on to the next student."

Teaching Neighborhood:Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

With a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies and a background in professional song techniques, this educator offers comprehensive instruction in voice, piano, and music theory. They draw on over a decade of formal training in pop, jazz, and classical styles to guide students through interpretation, vocal technique, and arrangement. Their teaching approach is informed by active experience as a composer and performer within the Montreal music scene.

⭐ "J'adore mes cours avec Alice ! C'est une heure de plaisir à ne penser à rien d'autre que chanter. Elle m'accompagne au piano ce que j'apprécie beaucoup. Sa méthode est très intuitive et j'ai l'impression de progresser rapidement. Je suis en confiance pour prendre des risques, jouer avec les chansons comme je le veux. Je recommande Alice sans hésitation."

Teaching Neighborhood:Downtown Montreal

Trained under top industry mentors at Nashville’s Singing Success, this instructor specializes in the Brett Manning vocal method with a background in classical guitar, music theory, and ear training from McGill’s Schulich School of Music. They offer a student-centered approach informed by eight years of songwriting and performance experience, as well as choral work with the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir. Lessons focus on building healthy vocal technique across genres, drawing from extensive private training and musicology studies.

⭐ "Ishana et une prof extraordinaire! Dans son enseignement, elle fait preuve d'une grande sensibilité et d'une écoute attentive, tout en appliquant une rigueur essentielle aux exercices et aux techniques qu'elle propose. Les cours de chant et de guitare que j'ai pris avec Ishana m'ont fait progresser à haute vitesse dans mon cheminement musical. Je recommande donc cette prof sans hésiter!"

Teaching Neighborhood:Verdun

An experienced multi-instrumentalist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University, this educator teaches guitar and electric bass through a comprehensive approach involving theory, ear training, and notation. Their instruction is informed by a strong foundation in jazz guitar and active professional performance in Montreal’s diverse music scene. Drawing from years of experience performing in community settings and professional bands, they offer student-centered lessons tailored to various musical genres and technical levels.

⭐ "connected well with Markus and kept his attention for the whole lesson, his homework assignements where clear and appropriate"

Teaching Neighborhood:Town of Mount Royal (TMR)

At the age of 11, Dany Alexandre discovered rock and metal music through his first instrument, the guitar. Over time, he exposed himself to new musical styles and developed an interest in classical music (Claude Debussy, Richard Wagner), which led him to become a self-taught pianist.

⭐ "Super prof très motivant et impliqué. On sent qu’il a autant de fun que nous et il est bon pour nous donner de l’énergie quand on n’en manque. Ses commentaires sont justes et respectueux. 10/10"

Teaching Neighborhood:Downtown Montreal

Isaac is an accomplished pianist and educator with a rich background in both classical and jazz music. His versatility as a performer and teacher makes him an engaging and inspiring mentor for students of all ages and musical interests. A native of Ontario, Canada, Isaac began classical piano studies at age seven. In 2011, he placed third in the Ontario Music Festivals Association, and in 2012 he earned his RCM Level 10 Piano with first-class honours. During high school, he discovered a deep passion for jazz, which led him to pursue advanced studies at the Schulich School of Music in Montreal.

⭐ "Very good platform that bridges you with great music teachers! I am using for over 1.5 months and I am very satisfied! Isaac is an amazing tutor! He is kind and understands your needs, adapting himself to your ways of learning towards your goal! He is super friendly and very capable at what he does! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"

Teaching Neighborhood:Mile End