Drum Lessons in Montreal
Private 1-on-1 lessons in fully equipped drum rooms — rock, pop, jazz, funk, and more. Near Jean-Talon metro.
École de musique du Marché offers private drum lessons in Montreal for children and adults. Rock, jazz, funk, and latin in fully equipped drum rooms at 288 rue Jean-Talon Est (Villeray, near Jean-Talon metro). From $30/lesson, no contract. 5 drum teachers.
4,200+ students
since 2016
400+ active
currently
24 teachers
academically trained
Italmelodie Heritage
since 2016
Sharpens Timing and Coordination
Drumming demands independence of all four limbs, building exceptional coordination and timing. Research shows drummers develop superior internal timing mechanisms that benefit all aspects of motor control.
Manning & Schutz, Royal Society Open Science, 2016
A Powerful Outlet for Energy and Stress
Drumming provides a physical, rhythmic outlet that reduces stress hormones and increases endorphins. Group drumming studies have shown significant decreases in anxiety and improvements in mood.
Bittman et al., Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 2001
Develops Executive Function in Children
The multi-limb coordination and pattern recognition required by drums strengthens working memory, attention control, and cognitive flexibility — key executive function skills for academic success.
Slater et al., Journal of Neuroscience, 2013
Beginner
- Stick grip and seat posture
- Basic beats: rock, pop, funk
- Hand-foot coordination (bass drum and hi-hat)
- Reading drum notation
- Simple fills and transitions
Intermediate
- Advanced grooves: shuffle, swing, latin
- Four-limb independence
- Ghost notes and dynamics
- Playing with metronome and backing tracks
- Rhythmic vocabulary and improvisation
Advanced
- Polyrhythms and odd time signatures
- Double bass pedal and advanced techniques
- Transcribing professional drummers
- Playing in a band context and musicality
- Audition and performance preparation
Practical info
Alexander Cook
Alexy Guérer
Christian Renaud
Éloi Pinsonnault
Victor Girardin
“This music school is fantastic! The classes are engaging, well-structured, and truly inspiring. The teachers are not only talented but also patient and supportive.”
Niranjan S.
4 months ago
“Just talking on the phone makes you wanna do it, very informative and kind. Patient and very informative. Amazing. Johnny the best.”
Khaled A.
1 month ago
“Roxane is an exceptional teacher: talented, caring, and inspiring. After a break of more than 20 years, she gave me back my confidence and joy in playing.”
Axelle B.
4 months ago
Last updated: February 2026