How our private music lessons work in Montreal
One teacher. One time slot. Every week. No contract, no commitment — just consistent progress.
400+
active students
4,200+
students since 2016
Zero
contracts or obligations
You get your own teacher and time slot
Every student gets a dedicated teacher, a fixed day, and a fixed time — every week. It's your slot. Nobody else takes it. Your teacher knows your goals, your level, and exactly where you left off.
You prepay your lessons
Lessons are always prepaid, with no minimum and no maximum — we usually suggest 4 at a time, but you can prepay fewer. No contract. Want to save more? Prepay 11 up front and get the 12th free. Trial lessons are also prepaid.
On your last paid lesson, you decide what's next
Continue for another block, pause your lessons, or stop completely. It's your call. No cancellation fees, no awkward conversations. If you continue, your slot stays yours.
That's it. Simple, flexible, and on your terms.
No contract, no obligation. You're free to leave at any time.
Weekly
Same teacher, same day, same time, every week. This is how real progress happens.
- Fastest progress — muscle memory builds week over week
- Your teacher tracks your development closely
- How most of our 400+ students learn
Can't commit to weekly lessons?
Bi-weekly
Every other week, same day and time. Same pricing. Lessons are placed at the beginning or end of a teacher's day to avoid weekly gaps in their schedule.
Progress is slower — we recommend weekly whenever possible. Timeslots are not guaranteed as weekly students and trial lessons get priority.
Occasional
Book individual lessons as needed. Same pricing. No fixed slot.
Subject to teacher availability.
Not sure yet?
A trial lesson is always an option.
- You only pay for one lesson at your chosen duration
- No registration fee for the trial lesson
- After: enroll, try another teacher or instrument, or we part ways — no pressure
Here's how private music lessons work at École de musique du Marché: you choose an instrument, pay a one-time 35$ registration, then prepay your lessons. Everything happens in person at the studio, 288 rue Jean-Talon Est, two minutes from Jean-Talon metro. Lessons are always prepaid, with no minimum and no maximum: we usually suggest 4 at a time, but you can prepay fewer if you prefer. No contract, so you pause or stop whenever you want. Music has no age limit: preschool music starts at age 3 and our oldest student is 78.
- Preschool music (éveil musical)
- Éveil musical (preschool music) is a group activity for young children, from age 3, that introduces music through play, listening and rhythm. It's a fun first step before formal instrument study begins.
- Solfège (reading music)
- Solfège is learning to read and decode written music: recognizing notes and understanding rhythm on a score. It helps a student sight-read what they play rather than playing only by ear.
- Ear training
- Ear training develops the ear to recognize sounds by listening: pitches, intervals, chords and rhythms. It's what lets a musician play by ear and better understand the music they hear.
- Private lesson
- A private lesson is a one-on-one session, one student with one teacher, tailored to the student's pace and goals. Unlike a group class, the teacher's full attention is on that student.
- Trial lesson
- A trial lesson is a first session to meet the teacher and try the instrument before committing. It's an easy way to see if it's the right fit.
- Levels (beginner / intermediate / advanced)
- Lessons adapt to each student's level, from someone who has never played to advanced repertoire. Because every lesson is individualized, there's no fixed curriculum or level gate to pass.
- Audition preparation (Cégep / Conservatoire)
- Some teachers offer targeted coaching for entrance auditions: technique, theory, repertoire and performance confidence. This preparation is aimed at Cégep music programs, the Conservatoire de musique du Québec and university faculties.
- Registration fee
- The registration fee is a one-time charge of $35, paid only once for life. It is not a recurring subscription.
- Prepaid lessons (no contract)
- Lessons are paid in advance, with no contract: we suggest buying about 4 at a time, with no minimum or maximum. Buy 11 prepaid lessons and the 12th is free.
How do I pay?
Can I try a lesson before committing?
What if I need to miss a lesson?
How long do I have to commit for?
Can I switch from bi-weekly to weekly?
Ready to hear the difference?
Enroll today — no contract, no long-term commitment.