Music Theory Lessons in Montreal
Private 1-on-1 lessons in solfege, sight-reading, ear training, and harmony — for students and aspiring musicians. Near Jean-Talon metro.
4,200+ students
since 2016
400+ active
currently
25 teachers
academically trained
Italmelodie Heritage
since 2016
Unlocks Deeper Musical Understanding
Music theory gives you the vocabulary to understand why music sounds the way it does. Students with theory training learn new pieces faster, improvise more freely, and communicate more effectively with other musicians.
Woody & Lehmann, Music Education Research, 2010
Essential for Exams and Auditions
Theory, ear training, and sight-reading are required components of RCM exams, CEGEP music auditions, and university entrance. Dedicated theory study dramatically improves audition results.
Royal Conservatory of Music examination requirements; Cégeps en musique du Québec
Improves Performance on Any Instrument
Understanding harmony, rhythm, and structure makes you a better performer regardless of your instrument. Theory-trained musicians sight-read more accurately and memorize repertoire more efficiently.
Lehmann & McArthur, Music Perception, 2002
Beginner
- Music notation: clefs, staff, note values
- Rhythm: simple time, quarter and eighth notes
- Basic intervals and major scale
- Simple rhythmic and melodic dictation
- Sight-reading easy melodies
Intermediate
- Minor scales and modes
- Compound intervals and chords
- Two-voice melodic dictation
- Sight-reading in bass clef
- Harmonic analysis of songs
Advanced
- Advanced harmony: modulations and substitutions
- Counterpoint and multi-voice writing
- Complex musical form analysis
- Advanced aural transcription
- RCM or university theory exam preparation
Practical info
Alexander Cook
Alexy Guérer
André Asselin
Carl Geracimo
Christian Renaud
Ciata Johnson
Éloi Pinsonnault
Jean-Christophe Carette
Jocelyn Pelichet
Karl Philippe-Fournier
Marc Deslandes
Marianne Paquin
Micheline Choquette
Natalie Grimmett
Nicolas Gaudreault
Rimma Finkelstein
Roxane Grenier
Seán Riley
Simon Lavoie
Thomas Bélanger
Thomas Viñals-Castonguay
Victor Girardin
Vincent Leclair
Wei Xi Tang Chen
Zacarie Brassard
“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
École de musique du Marché offers private music theory lessons in Montreal. Solfege, ear training, and sight-reading at 288 rue Jean-Talon Est (Villeray, near Jean-Talon metro). Ideal complement to any instrument, all levels. From $30/lesson, no contract.
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Last updated: April 2026
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