Mandolin Lessons
POP - CLASSIcal - JAZZ
FOLK - COUNTRY - BLUES - ACOUSTIc
The mandolin's distinctive sound is easily recognizable and always pleasant to hear. This melodic instrument is tuned like a violin and is played with a plectrum. Get ready to discover an entertaining musical world!
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Lessons are given with respect to the learning pace of each student by a professional and talented teacher. Whether you are interested in classical, jazz or other styles, you will find at Mando Montreal a unique place to introduce yourself to the mandolin.”
Learn the classical mandolin with specific goals
Master the art of the classical mandolin studying its wide repertoire of genres. By perfecting your sound and your instrumental technique, you will manage to perform brilliant tremolo and stunning arpeggios.
Play jazz mandolin and master the improvisation
Learn the essential tools for jazz improvisation and mandolin chord accompaniment. Through a selection of songs and adapted exercises, the ear develops and leaves room for musical intuition.
Enjoy folk mandolin & have fun playing
Bring your playing to the next level by applying good instrumental technique. Among the selected pieces, you will overcome several challenges such as alternate picking, chord playing and soloing.
“The help and the application brought through Mando Montreal was an unequivocal experience. After trying to learn by myself for 3-4 years, the classes I took with him opened my eyes on several points that I neglected.”
More music for kids
It is possible to learn the guitar, the mandolin or the ukulele from the age of 5 or 6 years. In addition, some knowledge is directly transferable from one instrument to another. Contact us to learn more about the possibility of offering lessons to your child.
Founder of mando montreal
Jonathan Bélanger created Mando Montreal in 2014 in order to share his passion for mandolin and guitar music and to offer learning expertise to the followers. Influenced by his trips in, Italy and Greece (2000). He perfected in France by studying the classical mandolin with Florentino Calvo (2012-13). He also has studied jazz as a guitarist and arranger at Cégep de St-Laurent (1998), film music composition at UQAM (2013) and in master classes with renowned musicians around the world.