Jazz

Jazz Singing Lessons in Montreal, QC

A voice student Jean performing jazz repertoire during a Musiprof community event.

Start your jazz singing lessons in Montreal with teachers steeped in the city's jazz scene. Work on standards, phrasing, swing feel and the first steps of scatting.

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

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Meet our singing teachers

Meet your Singing Faculty in Montreal

Academic Pedigree

Montréal is a jazz city, and our jazz voice teachers reflect it. Many trained at the Schulich School of Music (McGill), Université de Montréal, UQAM or the Conservatoire de Montréal, and sing regularly in the clubs that make this scene what it is.

Studying with an active jazz vocalist means learning the music as a living language, from someone who uses it on stage every month.

Local Presence

Jazz voice teachers are available across the city, from the Plateau and Quartier des Spectacles out to NDG, Villeray and Verdun. Lessons run in teaching studios, at your home or online, most within easy métro reach.

Living in the home of the Festival International de Jazz has its perks: your teacher can point you to jam sessions, vocal nights and small venues where new singers get their first songs in front of people.

Curated Expertise

Jazz voice study starts with the standards, the shared repertoire every jazz musician knows, and the skills that bring them to life: swing feel, back-phrasing, storytelling and finding your own take on a melody.

As you grow, lessons add ear training, chart reading, working with accompanists and the beginnings of scat improvisation. The goal is a singer who can walk into any jam and hold their own.

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 singing lessons

Do I need to know music theory to sing jazz?
Not to start. You need good ears and a willingness to listen closely, both of which lessons develop. Theory enters gradually, mainly so you can talk to accompanists and understand the harmony you are singing over, and by then it feels like naming things you already hear.
Which standards will I learn first?
Teachers usually begin with singable, medium-tempo standards such as Autumn Leaves, All of Me or Fly Me to the Moon. They cover the core forms and common keys, and they are called at nearly every jam, so your early repertoire is immediately usable.
Is scatting required, and how do I learn it?
It is optional but worth trying. Teachers introduce it gently: transcribing short instrumental phrases, singing along with solos, then improvising over a simple blues. Many students who felt intimidated end up loving it, but plenty of respected jazz singers rarely scat at all.
Are there places in Montréal to perform as a beginner jazz singer?
Yes, more than in most cities. Weekly vocal jams and open sessions around the Plateau and downtown welcome newcomers, and your teacher can tell you which rooms are friendliest and help you prepare two or three songs to call. Performing early is part of the training.

The Musiprof Community

Many of our singing 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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