Adults

Guitar Lessons for Adults in Montreal, QC

A female guitar student performing at a Musiprof recital at Quai des Brumes.

Start your adult guitar lessons in Montreal with a teacher matched to your goals, your taste and your schedule. Our faculty runs deep in jazz, alongside classical, pop-rock and metal.

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 guitar teachers

Meet your Guitar Faculty in Montreal

Academic Pedigree

Our Montreal guitar teachers come out of serious programs: McGill's Schulich School of Music, Université de Montréal, UQAM and Concordia, plus conservatory and college training from Cégep de Saint-Laurent, Cégep Marie-Victorin and Collège Lionel-Groulx. Some bring international credentials from schools like Berklee College of Music, the Paris Conservatory and the Yale School of Music.

That training matters more for adults than you might think. A teacher who has studied pedagogy formally knows how to build a structured path, explain the why behind each exercise, and pace things for a learner who has a job, a life and limited practice time.

Local Presence

Our guitar teachers are based across the neighbourhoods where Montrealers actually live: the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, Villeray, Rosemont, NDG, Verdun, Côte-des-Neiges, Ahuntsic, Saint-Henri, Outremont, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and downtown. Wherever you are on the island, there is usually a good option nearby.

You choose the format that fits your week: the teacher comes to your home, you visit their studio, or you meet online. Many teacher studios sit close to the metro, so a lesson can slot in on the way home from work.

Curated Expertise

Jazz guitar is a genuine strength of our Montreal bench — this is a jazz city, and it shows. Around that core, our teachers cover classical guitar, pop and rock songwriting and accompaniment, and metal technique, from first chords to advanced improvisation.

You do not have to figure out who fits you. Tell us what you want to play, your level and your availability, and our matching service pairs you with a vetted teacher suited to exactly that — for free.

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 Montreal

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 Montreal 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 guitar lessons

Am I too old to start guitar as an adult?
No. Adults often progress faster at the start than kids because they practise with intention and understand instructions right away. Our teachers work with complete beginners in their 30s, 50s and beyond, and they build the plan around your goals, not a child's curriculum.
How do lessons fit around a full-time job?
You set the rhythm — weekly evening lessons, lunchtime online sessions, or weekends at a teacher's studio. Because teachers are spread across Montreal and also teach online, you can usually find a slot that does not fight your calendar.
How long before I can play actual songs?
Most adult beginners are strumming simple songs within the first couple of months of regular practice. A good teacher gets you playing music you like early, then layers in technique and theory as you go, so motivation never runs dry.
How does the matching and first lesson work?
You tell us your instrument, style, level, neighbourhood and schedule, and we suggest a vetted teacher who fits — the matching service is free. You start with a first lesson to confirm the fit, and if it is not right, we match you with someone else.

The Musiprof Community

Many of our guitar 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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