Metal
Metal Guitar Lessons in Montreal, QC
Start your metal guitar lessons in Montreal with a teacher who lives in drop tunings, not just around them. Riffing, alternate picking, palm muting and shred technique.
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
Metal players are often self-taught to a ceiling — our teachers are the ones who broke through it with formal training. The Musiprof guitar faculty studied at McGill's Schulich School of Music, Université de Montréal, UQAM, Concordia and programs like Cégep de Saint-Laurent and Cégep Marie-Victorin, with some alumni of Berklee College of Music.
That background matters for metal specifically, because speed is built on mechanics. A trained teacher diagnoses tension, picking-hand angle and synchronization problems that keep players stuck at the same tempo for years, and replaces guesswork with a structured technical routine.
Local Presence
Our metal-capable teachers are part of the broader Montreal guitar faculty, based in neighbourhoods like the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Villeray, Rosemont, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Verdun, NDG, Saint-Henri and downtown.
You can host lessons at home with a practice amp or interface, head to the teacher's studio, or meet online — online lessons work well for metal since riffs, tab and screen-sharing translate cleanly. Most studio spots are a short metro ride.
Curated Expertise
Within our guitar faculty there is genuine metal and hard-rock depth: riff writing, alternate and economy picking, palm muting, legato and shred technique, drop and extended tunings, and the theory that makes solos more than pentatonic runs. Teachers cover classic metal through to modern styles.
Matching does the sorting. Tell us the bands you want to sound like and where your technique currently sits, and we pair you with a vetted teacher who actually plays this music, free of charge.
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
What gear do I need for metal guitar lessons?
I can play riffs but I hit a speed wall. Can lessons fix that?
Do I need music theory to play metal?
Can lessons focus on the specific bands and subgenres I like?
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.
