Mile End, Montreal

Drum Lessons in Mile End, Montreal, QC

Musiprof Drum instructor Mark Nelson posing on his drumset.

Start your drum lessons in Mile End with teachers who bring lessons to homes across the neighbourhood. Quiet electronic kits work well in the lofts and flats around métro Laurier.

In-person lessons near you — or onlinePrivate lessons · Bands · Recitals
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Trained at top music schools

Satisfaction guarantee

If you aren't satisfied with your first lesson, we will credit 50% of the cost back to your account to help you find a teacher who is. Valid for first-time students only.

No hidden fees

Meet our drum teachers

Meet your Drum Faculty in Montreal

Academic Pedigree

Our drum teachers are university- and cégep-trained players active in Montréal's indie, jazz and rock scenes. Several have toured and recorded with local projects, the kind of experience Mile End students tend to ask for by name.

Musiprof verifies each teacher's training and playing history before they take students, so instruction rests on real credentials, not just enthusiasm.

Local Presence

Drum teachers travel into Mile End for at-home lessons, covering the blocks around Saint-Viateur, Bernard and avenue du Parc, easily reached from métro Laurier and Rosemont or the 80 bus. The lesson comes to you and your kit.

For full-volume acoustic playing, the neighbourhood's proximity to rehearsal spaces along the Saint-Laurent corridor is a practical advantage teachers know how to use.

Curated Expertise

Lessons run from first grooves to advanced coordination, with strong coverage of indie, rock, jazz and electronic-influenced styles that match the neighbourhood's musical identity. Many students here are preparing to play with other people, and teachers coach for that.

Electronic kits and practice pads are standard tools for apartment students, and teachers structure technique work so nothing is lost by practising quietly.

Where do lessons take place?

Musiprof is a marketplace of independent, vetted teachers — not a school with one address. You choose how and where you learn:

At the teacher's studio

Learn at your teacher's private studio.

At your home

Your teacher travels to you, for a small travel fee.

Online

Live one-on-one video lessons, from anywhere.

Music Lessons in Mile End

Musiprof is a service that connects users to qualified private teachers who teach from their private studio locations or travel to your home in the Mile End area. Please view individual teacher profiles for their specific teaching locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any hidden fees or subscriptions?

No. The price on a teacher's profile is the full price you pay — no subscriptions, no contact fees. Some teachers who are members of the GMMQ (Quebec Musicians' Guild) include a pension surcharge, but this is always included in the displayed price. You are only charged when a lesson is confirmed by your teacher.

Do you offer in-person lessons near me?

Yes — Musiprof primarily connects you with teachers near you for in-person lessons at home or in studio. Online lessons are also available. Beyond private lessons, we offer a band program and community recitals for a complete musical experience.

What happens after I purchase?

The teacher will contact you within 24–48 hours to schedule your first lesson. If there's no contact within that window, Musiprof follows up on your behalf.

What is the refund policy?

You only pay for lessons taken. We refund untaken lessons minus a small cancellation fee (the lesser of $50 or 10% of the remaining value).

How frequently do lessons unfold?

By default, lessons are designed to be taken once per week to help you maintain consistency and momentum. A 5-lesson package, for example, is intended to be completed in 5 consecutive weeks. However, we understand that every student's goals are unique. If your teacher agrees, lessons can be scheduled at a different frequency (e.g., every 2 weeks or once per month). Please discuss your preferred schedule with your teacher during your first contact. Your package includes a 30-day grace period after your last scheduled session. If you are doing bi-weekly lessons, ask your teacher to extend your session dates in the system to ensure your file remains active.

Is there a Satisfaction Guarantee?

Yes! We want you to find the perfect match. If your first session isn't right, contact us within 48 hours. We'll credit 50% of the lesson cost back to your account so you can try a different teacher immediately.

Why should I pay through Musiprof instead of paying my teacher directly?

Paying through Musiprof is what keeps you protected — the Satisfaction Guarantee, refunds, and dispute support only apply to payments made on the platform. Paying a teacher directly (cash, e-transfer) voids those protections, and we can't help if something goes wrong. If a teacher ever asks you to pay outside Musiprof, please let us know.

Is Musiprof like a music school with semesters?

No. Musiprof has no semesters, terms or registration deadlines. You start with a single first lesson, covered by our Satisfaction Guarantee. After that, you continue at your own pace: buy a package of lessons or pay lesson by lesson. Unused lessons are refundable, and you can switch teachers at any time.

Do I have to buy a package?

No. After your first lesson, you can buy a package (usually a better price per lesson) or pay à la carte, where your card is charged after each completed lesson. Each teacher sets their own prices and lesson formats (in studio, at home or online), so check their profile for the details.

More about drum lessons

Does an electronic kit really work for learning drums?
Yes. Modern electronic kits respond well enough to build solid technique, timing and coordination, all at headphone volume. Most skills transfer directly to an acoustic kit, and your teacher can arrange occasional acoustic sessions when you are ready.
What should I buy before starting?
Just sticks and a practice pad to begin, which cost very little. After a few lessons your teacher will recommend an electronic kit suited to your space and budget, and Montréal's used market makes good kits affordable.
How do lessons work if I don't drive?
You do not need to go anywhere: teachers come to your home in Mile End. That is the point of the at-home model, and it is why the neighbourhood's métro and bus access matters more for teachers than for you.
Are drum lessons suitable for kids as well as adults?
Very much so. Drums are one of the most immediately rewarding instruments for children, and teachers adapt pace and volume for young students in apartments. Adult beginners are equally common, often people finally acting on a long-held wish.

The Musiprof Community

Many of our drum instructors in Montreal also coach our Band Program. When you learn with us, you're not just getting a teacher; you're joining a local network of musicians.

Musiprof band C'est what posing as a group after the recital at Quai des Brumes in Montreal, Quebec.
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