Villeray, Montreal

Drum Lessons in Villeray, Montreal, QC

Musiprof Drum instructor Mark Nelson posing on his drumset.

Start your drum lessons in Villeray with teachers who bring the lesson to your door. Whether you're near Jarry Park or métro Jean-Talon, they set up where you play.

In-person lessons near you — or onlinePrivate lessons · Bands · Recitals
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Vetted teachers

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

The drum teachers who serve Villeray are university- and cégep-trained musicians with formal study in jazz, popular music and percussion. Many are active players in Montreal's scene, gigging and recording between lessons.

Because drummers tend to teach across the city, Musiprof vets each one for teaching experience as well as playing ability. You get a working musician who also knows how to break skills down for a beginner.

Local Presence

These teachers travel to you, whether you're near Jarry Park, by the Jean-Talon métro or on a quiet street off rue Villeray. The orange line and the bus corridor along Jarry make the neighborhood an easy stop on a teaching route.

Lessons happen where your setup lives: a basement corner, a bedroom electronic kit or a practice pad at the kitchen table. Teachers adapt the lesson to whatever gear you have.

Curated Expertise

Coverage spans rock, pop, funk, jazz and Latin grooves, plus rudiments and reading for students who want solid fundamentals. Several teachers prepare students for school ensembles and first bands.

For apartment dwellers, teachers are used to building serious technique on electronic kits and pads, saving full-volume playing for occasional sessions in a rehearsal space.

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 Villeray

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 Villeray 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

Do I need a drum kit before starting lessons?
No. A practice pad and a pair of sticks cover the first months of technique work, and your teacher will tell you when it's worth investing in an electronic or acoustic kit. Many Villeray students start on a pad at the kitchen table.
What does the teacher bring to an at-home drum lesson?
Teachers arrive with sticks, a pad and lesson materials; you provide whatever kit or pad you practice on. If you're unsure your space works, mention it when booking and the teacher will plan around it.
Won't drums be too loud for my Villeray apartment or triplex?
Electronic kits with headphones and mesh-head setups keep volume close to a conversation, and pads are quieter still. Teachers who serve the neighborhood plan lessons around low-volume gear all the time.
Are drum lessons only for kids, or do adults start too?
Adults start all the time, often after years of air-drumming to their favorite records. Coordination comes faster than most expect, and teachers build lessons around the music you already love.

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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