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Pop Guitar Lessons in Montreal, QC

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

Start your pop guitar lessons in Montreal with teachers who teach through real songs. Learn chords and strumming patterns that get beginners playing fast.

In-person lessons near you — or onlinePrivate lessons · Bands · Recitals
GMMQ — Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec
Official GMMQ Partner Member of the Guild of Québec Musicians

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 pop guitar teachers bring training from McGill, Concordia, UQAM, Berklee and cégep music programs like Saint-Laurent and Marie-Victorin, along with years of playing the music people actually listen to.

That grounding lets them keep lessons simple without being shallow: every song you learn quietly builds technique, rhythm and ear.

Local Presence

Pop guitar teachers are spread across Montréal, from the Plateau and Rosemont to NDG, Verdun and LaSalle. Take lessons at a teacher's studio, in your own home or online, whatever fits your schedule.

Most in-person teachers are close to a métro station, and online lessons work well for this style since a single guitar and a webcam are all you need.

Curated Expertise

Pop guitar is song-based from day one. You learn the handful of open chords behind most hits, strumming patterns that make them sound right, and how to use a capo to play in any key.

From there the path branches with your goals: barre chords, simple lead lines, playing by ear or accompanying your own singing. The constant is that you are always working on real music.

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

How quickly can I play my first song?
Most beginners play a recognizable two- or three-chord song within their first two or three lessons. Pop is built on a small set of shapes that repeat everywhere, so early progress is fast; the work afterwards is making it smooth and confident.
I keep getting stuck on barre chords. Can a teacher fix that?
Yes, this is one of the most common reasons self-taught players book lessons. Barre chords usually fail because of thumb position and arm weight, not finger strength, and a teacher can diagnose the exact issue in minutes. Most students break through within a few weeks of targeted work.
Acoustic or electric for pop guitar?
Either works, so start with the sound you love. Acoustic suits the singer-songwriter side of pop and needs no extra gear; electric is easier on the fingers and covers the produced, modern end of the genre. Your teacher will adapt the material to whichever you choose.
Will I learn by ear or with theory?
Mostly by ear and chord charts, with theory added in small, useful doses. Understanding why the same four chords power hundreds of songs is genuinely practical; it lets you learn new tunes in minutes. Your teacher will match the balance to how you like to learn.

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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