based on 70 reviews
I came to Level Up as someone who has been playing guitar for about 20 years, and wanted to develop my skillset that I felt had plateaued. The experience thus far has been amazing, and I regret not doing it sooner. Jack and Miguel are incredibly talented and have been excellent teachers. They understand where I am coming from musically and what I want to achieve with the lessons. They even forgiv... More
I came to Level Up as someone who has been playing guitar for about 20 years, and wanted to develop my skillset that I felt had plateaued. The experience thus far has been amazing, and I regret not doing it sooner. Jack and Miguel are incredibly talented and have been excellent teachers. They understand where I am coming from musically and what I want to achieve with the lessons. They even forgive me for being left-handed ;) All said, I highly recommend Level Up Music School for anyone wanting to get the most out of playing guitar. Less
Jack and his team are not only master musicians, they also are really good at teaching you music concepts and pushing you enough to you improve your skills quickly
Amazing service with attention to details and care while delivering the best to their students
We are endlessly grateful to this music school, Jack, and all the teachers for their incredible, kind, and caring approach to our daughter! We appreciate the knowledge they have imparted, the atmosphere of the school, where our child eagerly goes to class and comes back absolutely happy, because the school’s environment, the teachers, and everything that happens there make her smile and grow in h... More
We are endlessly grateful to this music school, Jack, and all the teachers for their incredible, kind, and caring approach to our daughter! We appreciate the knowledge they have imparted, the atmosphere of the school, where our child eagerly goes to class and comes back absolutely happy, because the school’s environment, the teachers, and everything that happens there make her smile and grow in her musical skills. A huge thank you to Jack for creating such a magical school. We will miss it dearly. Less
I am an adult learner, learning electric guitar. I had been interested in playing guitar since I was a kid. I bought my first electric guitar about 20 years ago when I was in my undergrad. I tried to learn guitar on my own using online resources, but never got very far. Every couple of years I would pick my guitar up again for a while, but ended up giving up every time. Then almost a year ago, I ... More
I am an adult learner, learning electric guitar. I had been interested in playing guitar since I was a kid. I bought my first electric guitar about 20 years ago when I was in my undergrad. I tried to learn guitar on my own using online resources, but never got very far. Every couple of years I would pick my guitar up again for a while, but ended up giving up every time. Then almost a year ago, I started guitar lessons at Level Up Music School. I cannot recommend Level Up enough! It’s been an amazing and super fun experience, and has really transformed my playing. I still have a long way to go, but I feel much more confident in my abilities now, and understand much more about technique and theory. Jack is really an amazing teacher. Jack and the other teachers in the team like Miguel, Akhil, Rodrigo, Simon, and Joey figure out what gets (and keeps) you motivated based on the songs and style of music you’re interested in playing, and curates a lesson plan to keep you moving forward. The teachers have been amazing in teaching me new skills, satisfying my curiosity, and pushing me to improve my technique when needed. The school uses the concept of a practice journal for accountability, which also serves as a tool for Jack and the team to pick up on what you’ve been practicing in between lessons and perhaps struggling with. It has happened often that I write down something in my journal that I have trouble with or that I am curious about (e.g. some music theory concept), and then Jack or the other teachers will integrate that into my next lesson, which is one of my favourite aspects about the teaching methods. It makes the lessons feel super personalized and motivating. I also really love how classes happen in small groups, so you get used to playing in front of others and sometimes with each other (with one person playing rhythm and the other improvising over that). The school also organizes regular events, like jam nights where I had fun playing a song together with a large group of other guitar students. Other workshops have covered topics like ear training, fretboard knowledge, or blues. And recently, there was even a real concert with a full band with many students performing! This also helps to build a community of likeminded people – I've enjoyed chatting with and meeting several other students at these events who aren’t in my regular guitar class. Finally, I love the flexibility to take lessons online in case you can’t make it in person that day. In summary, I highly recommend Level Up Music School. Give them a try, you won’t regret it 🙂 Less
Level up Music School is an amazing place to take guitar lessons for all ages and any levels. Very passionate and professional teachers. Jack and Miguel are very supportive and knowledgeable teachers. They make it easy and fun to learn music.
Jack and his team of instructors are awesome! Encouraging and always providing great tips and advice. Highly recommend it if you want to learn guitar.
The teachers here are approachable and very knowledgeable! A combination of technique study and tunes, lots of great fundamentals taught in directly practical ways.
I started guitar lessons in Level Up Music School 7 months ago, I play for hobby but I wanted to get good and learn not only the practical side, but also understand the music foundation behind everything. I believe that the process of learning must be engaging, specially for adults where time is quite limited. The way Jack and his team maps the lessons and the practice sessions is just amazing f... More
I started guitar lessons in Level Up Music School 7 months ago, I play for hobby but I wanted to get good and learn not only the practical side, but also understand the music foundation behind everything. I believe that the process of learning must be engaging, specially for adults where time is quite limited. The way Jack and his team maps the lessons and the practice sessions is just amazing for that, you get a learning path that will be realistic to your level while letting you work on things that are of your interest. This creates noticeable progress that pushes you forward even more. Aside from the lessons, there are a lot of events organized by the school, like Jam sessions, Concerts, Workshops, social events that are a great places to get more experience in different contexts and be part of a community! On top of all that, the staff is full of very friendly and nice people, which rounds up the amazing experience that the school provides. Less
I have 2 kids one in guitar program and one in piano, they both love their classes and they are very excited for coming concert. Great music academy
Jack and the team are EXCELLENT at what they do and make learning fun. Both of my kids look forward to guitar classes and have made significant progress in the last six months. By far the best place to learn guitar!
I'm a senior citizen and always wanted to learn an instrument, and since lugging a piano around wasn't the answer, I started guitar lessons with Jack Haddad about 7 months ago -- and had my first performance on stage a few days ago -- and think this is the best decision I've made in a long time. What a great group of instructors and an extremely supportive environment. The best!
Level Up Guitar has exceeded all my expectations! The dedication and passion of the teachers here are truly inspiring. They run additional workshops during the week that greatly enhance our understanding and learning of music. I feel like I'm getting so much more than what I pay for. Last week, I had the immense thrill and excitement of performing in a concert in front of an audience, which was ... More
Level Up Guitar has exceeded all my expectations! The dedication and passion of the teachers here are truly inspiring. They run additional workshops during the week that greatly enhance our understanding and learning of music. I feel like I'm getting so much more than what I pay for. Last week, I had the immense thrill and excitement of performing in a concert in front of an audience, which was an unforgettable experience. The training provided here is amazing. My teacher, Miguel, is super patient and excellent at teaching. The other teachers were also incredibly supportive while I was practicing for the concert. I couldn't have asked for a better place to learn guitar! --- Less
My son has been learning guitar since this Jan and, I can see incredibly he has been improving playing guitar plus vocal ability. I really love the atmosphere at Level Up Music.
I'm an adult learning guitar, and Jack, Rodrigo, Simon and the other instructors have been phenomenal in helping me develop my skills. The instructors are extremely talented and caring, and personalize the lessons and make them meaningful. The structure of the classes and the way the school is run (in person and online) is really effective.
Best music school of Toronto!
Great classes and vibes, my daughter really enjoy it.
Playing has always been one of my dreams. Last summer I found Level Up Music, met with Jack and decided to give it a try. It has been certainly worth it. Great methodology to learn and we have fun!
The instructors are skilled and patient, making learning fun. I've improved a lot in a short time. Highly recommend!
Had a great experience with Jack. Great learning environment. Jack is one of those teachers that really care about providing the best knowledge for each student.
Based on the effective teaching methodologies, the enthusiastic and nurturing environment, and the tailored educational experiences provided by Level up Music School, I highly recommend them to any aspiring guitarists or anyone looking to enhance their musical skills. They not only teach music; they inspire a lifelong passion for it. :) Jack and amazing teachers organize jam sessions and group ac... More
Based on the effective teaching methodologies, the enthusiastic and nurturing environment, and the tailored educational experiences provided by Level up Music School, I highly recommend them to any aspiring guitarists or anyone looking to enhance their musical skills. They not only teach music; they inspire a lifelong passion for it. :) Jack and amazing teachers organize jam sessions and group activities that not only enhance learning but also build a community of music enthusiasts. Thank you all teachers for making guitar lessons so enjoyable. I am truly grateful for your tailored lessons and supportive environment. :) Less
This is an excellent place for learning guitar. I regret not discovering it sooner, as I struggled for a long time to progress. However, they taught me exactly what I needed here.
I think a good chunk of guitar players can relate to this. I have been playing on and off since high school and never got past chords and basic scales. I always struggled with improvising and understanding concepts - I have tried Youtube, Online Guitar courses, and other popular Guitar schools in the GTA. You will either be too tired to practice, not grasp the concepts, or overpay. I had a free ... More
I think a good chunk of guitar players can relate to this. I have been playing on and off since high school and never got past chords and basic scales. I always struggled with improvising and understanding concepts - I have tried Youtube, Online Guitar courses, and other popular Guitar schools in the GTA. You will either be too tired to practice, not grasp the concepts, or overpay. I had a free session with Jack where I came to explain my goals. He listened and gave great tips on improving without any pressure to join. It’s one thing watching players online, but another watching Jack! Him and his team are amazing at crafting lessons, giving enough time to practice and SHOWING THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION. Songs, improvising, general guitar stuff - Pretty sure you will benefit tremendously regardless of your goal. The lessons force me to practice consistently every week and I see the results almost every week when we go to class. I look forward to going to class every week. Amazing place to join. I highly recommend you try it out! Less
Great team of instructors. Fantastic learning environment. Very flexible scheduling.
Jack has done a great job in helping me pick up guitar and start feeling like i'm progressing with the instrument. I played on and off for about a year or two trying to learn on my own before dropping it for several years as I wasn't getting the hang of it. In the 3 months I've been taking lessons with Jack, I already have learned much more than I ever did on my own. Jack is a great and friendly ... More
Jack has done a great job in helping me pick up guitar and start feeling like i'm progressing with the instrument. I played on and off for about a year or two trying to learn on my own before dropping it for several years as I wasn't getting the hang of it. In the 3 months I've been taking lessons with Jack, I already have learned much more than I ever did on my own. Jack is a great and friendly teacher who's great with all skill levels. Would highly recommend to anyone of any skill level looking for more guidance to their guitar practice. Less
I've been coming here for about a month now and I've been in lessons with both Jack and Ben. The classes are always really fun and I look forward to them every week. Between classes, I can come up with my own learning goals and message them through the platform when I have questions, so when I have extra free time, I'm able to move at a faster pace at home. Outside of classes, they also organize... More
I've been coming here for about a month now and I've been in lessons with both Jack and Ben. The classes are always really fun and I look forward to them every week. Between classes, I can come up with my own learning goals and message them through the platform when I have questions, so when I have extra free time, I'm able to move at a faster pace at home. Outside of classes, they also organize gatherings and performances so you can get to know other students and jam together at any skill level. I'm really impressed with how passionate and thoughtful they are with each and every student's progress and specific preferences. A big concern I had before learning guitar in a class is having to follow a set curriculum and having to learn songs I don't enjoy listening to. They've been very flexible in teaching me any song I ask for and modifying it to be playable by a beginner. Highly highly recommend! 10/10 Less
Super inspiring well structured classes. My daughter really enjoyed learning to play the guitar! Thank you!!!
Great school and great teacher
Level Up Music School has been an absolute game-changer. If you're feeling stuck and looking to enhance your guitar skills, this is the place to be. My skills and knowledge have skyrocketed ever since I joined this amazing community. Every class leaves me not only happy but genuinely feeling like a better player. I can confidently say that Level Up Music School is the go-to spot for anyone seekin... More
Level Up Music School has been an absolute game-changer. If you're feeling stuck and looking to enhance your guitar skills, this is the place to be. My skills and knowledge have skyrocketed ever since I joined this amazing community. Every class leaves me not only happy but genuinely feeling like a better player. I can confidently say that Level Up Music School is the go-to spot for anyone seeking rapid improvement and a fantastic learning experience. Less
A great guitar school with engaged teachers and a very convenient offering of both in person and online classes!
If you want to learn guitar this is the place to go. The teachers here are kind, knowledgeable, and helpful no matter your skill level. I am very happy with my experience so far.
Our journey with Level Up Music has been nothing short of fantastic, and it's all thanks to the incredible teacher, Jack. My son's perception of learning the guitar has undergone a complete transformation under Jack's guidance. His friendly approach and effective mentorship have not only sparked excitement but also fostered a genuine love for playing the guitar. My son now looks forward to his gu... More
Our journey with Level Up Music has been nothing short of fantastic, and it's all thanks to the incredible teacher, Jack. My son's perception of learning the guitar has undergone a complete transformation under Jack's guidance. His friendly approach and effective mentorship have not only sparked excitement but also fostered a genuine love for playing the guitar. My son now looks forward to his guitar lessons, and the progress he has made is remarkable. I wholeheartedly recommend Level Up Music, especially with Jack as a teacher. His dedication and passion for teaching shine through, making the entire learning experience memorable and rewarding. Charu Less
I couldn’t have asked for a better guitar teacher than Jack. I been taking lessons for a year and am now playing songs that I initially thought would’ve taken years to learn.
Awesome learning experience, Love it!!
Jack is an amazing teacher!! He's fun, professional and inspirational to all his students!
I've been a member of Level Up Music for almost a year. I joined not knowing how to play the guitar or even how to read notes... in less than a month, I could do both! Jack and his team, besides being very talented, are patient and truly want you to succeed in learning how to play. Level Up is not only for beginners, there are many experienced members as well! Give them a try! You won't regret it... More
I've been a member of Level Up Music for almost a year. I joined not knowing how to play the guitar or even how to read notes... in less than a month, I could do both! Jack and his team, besides being very talented, are patient and truly want you to succeed in learning how to play. Level Up is not only for beginners, there are many experienced members as well! Give them a try! You won't regret it! Less
Recently, I reached my six months of guitar lesson at Level Up Music School. Prior to enrolling in lessons, I had absolutely no experience playing guitar, or any other instrument for that matter. I’ve always had an interest in learning guitar but just never got around to doing it…However, over the last year, the desire to learn became even stronger and thats when I decided to start looking into ... More
Recently, I reached my six months of guitar lesson at Level Up Music School. Prior to enrolling in lessons, I had absolutely no experience playing guitar, or any other instrument for that matter. I’ve always had an interest in learning guitar but just never got around to doing it…However, over the last year, the desire to learn became even stronger and thats when I decided to start looking into lessons…After calling around to several different music schools, I stumbled upon Level Up Music School. Shortly after, I was scheduled to meet with Jack for a trial lesson and I could tell immediately that Jack was super passionate about not only guitar, but teaching his students.. which was super important to me. And that’s when I knew that Level Up was going to be the right school for me…. I’m so happy that I followed my gut with this, because within six months, I’ve made sooo much progress…and i’ve already learned to play some of my favourite songs (that are difficult songs to learn.) I know for a fact this would not be possible at any other music school, as this is a result of Jack’s teaching method…He is an EXPERT at what he does, and tailors the lessons according to each of his students needs. And, lessons are never boring as he teaches us based on the songs we want to learn…Don’t get me wrong, learning guitar is not the easiest thing to do…but with the right teacher, patience and dedication, I PROMISE you will see results sooner than you could’ve ever imagined. Learning guitar has honestly been one of the best decisions I could’ve ever made for myself, as it’s been such an integral part of my journey of healing mind, body, and soul. I’ve always had a strong connection to sound/music, but I never understood or imagined how therapeutic playing an instrument could be, until I started. And none of this would be possible without the help of Jack and his music school…So if you are someone who is looking into lessons and considering Level Up Music School, please don’t hesitate to book…I promise you won’t regret it. And to Jack, thank you sooo very much for making all this possible...for all that you do for me, and the rest of your students…You helped my musical dreams turn into reality…and for that, I am eternally grateful. Sincerely, Iris :) Less
I would rate Jack and his music school more than 5 if I could. I have always wanted to learn guitar and I feel so lucky to have found the perfect place and the perfect teacher(s) to help me fulfill my desire. Jack and team have a brilliant way of blending concepts with the music of your choice which keeps the learning process so exciting and full of fun! I think this style works very well for adu... More
I would rate Jack and his music school more than 5 if I could. I have always wanted to learn guitar and I feel so lucky to have found the perfect place and the perfect teacher(s) to help me fulfill my desire. Jack and team have a brilliant way of blending concepts with the music of your choice which keeps the learning process so exciting and full of fun! I think this style works very well for adults like me who can learn to play their favourite songs all along! I don't think I am ever gonna stop attending these lessons. Very thankful to Jack & team. Less
Having the opportunity to work with Instructors like Jack, Simon, and Elio is nothing short of special as they prioritize creating a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere coupled with novel creative techniques (tested) that help a student like myself to grow in assimilating guitar mastery in ways I believe I might not be capable of. Anyone looking into learning the guitar, I highly recommend the... More
Having the opportunity to work with Instructors like Jack, Simon, and Elio is nothing short of special as they prioritize creating a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere coupled with novel creative techniques (tested) that help a student like myself to grow in assimilating guitar mastery in ways I believe I might not be capable of. Anyone looking into learning the guitar, I highly recommend the school. Less
My son has been attending this school for 9 months now. He is playing a wide range of songs already and is motivated to learn more. Thanks to Jack his instructor who offers both in person and on line lessons at reasonable rate. Great instructor!
If I could give Jack 10 stars I would. I struggled for decades to learn and was just never able to "get into it." Within 3 months with JHG I'm playing some of my favorite songs!
This is a fantastic school. Jack and the team are all passionate, helpful, and encouraging. They tailor lessons based on your interests and they get you right in there - I was already well on my way after a few lessons. Couldn't be happier -- I highly recommend it.
Jack is fantastic teacher who really pushes you to believe in yourself and your journey when learning the guitar. Many times when I felt a little lost with the instrument, he brought the magic right back! Highly recommend.
I genuinely had a really good time learning from the teachers here. I’ve always had a challenging time learning music theory and Jack and his amazing team of teachers definitely made sure to push me to stick to it and broke down everything in a way that was accommodating and easy to learn! Much love and blessings to them :)
Jack is the most considerate, knowledgeable and kind guitar teacher I have ever had. His passion for music and his gift for teaching is evident! He's super patient and awesome. Highly recommend!
I've been playing for many years but never felt music theory was helping me much with my goals. After my first month having classes with Jack I understood what I was missing out on and how I could've been a better player sooner if I'd met him before. Now I understand much more about harmony and melody, fretboard navigation, my technique is getting better and better and I'm having fun again. Neve... More
I've been playing for many years but never felt music theory was helping me much with my goals. After my first month having classes with Jack I understood what I was missing out on and how I could've been a better player sooner if I'd met him before. Now I understand much more about harmony and melody, fretboard navigation, my technique is getting better and better and I'm having fun again. Never had a problem with progress and motivation again either. I still have a lot to learn and I'm confident Jack is the right person to help me. He's a smart, experienced and dedicated teacher and he's always showing me new things and pushing me out of my comfort zone. Book an experimental class with him and you'll get a sense of what I'm talking about. Less
Well, I do not have enough positive words to describe how awesome Jack's school is! I was on the lookout for guitar classes and luckily came across an ad for this school. Jack set up a demo session in person and that was start of an amazing journey of learning guitar. I have been going to these classes for roughly 5 months and I never would have thought I could play a tune on a guitar, let alone... More
Well, I do not have enough positive words to describe how awesome Jack's school is! I was on the lookout for guitar classes and luckily came across an ad for this school. Jack set up a demo session in person and that was start of an amazing journey of learning guitar. I have been going to these classes for roughly 5 months and I never would have thought I could play a tune on a guitar, let alone attempt some of my favourite songs. The classes(in person and online), the structure, knowledge taught, overall interaction etc., everything is perfect and not overwhelming for a beginner. Jack is attentive, patient, creative, approachable when it comes to attending to students and their questions. Based on his teaching style and overall program structure, my confidence went up that i can play guitar indeed. One can upload their practice session, questions, videos etc., and will receive great feedback. I'm excited to continue my classes and learn more. Will refer this to anyone who is serious about learning the instrument both as a hobby or professionally. Less
As someone who has played guitar before on and off with no real progress (i.e watching youtube videos), I can confidently say that Jack has definitely inspired me to stay consistent and to truly understand how to play guitar. Jack tailored his lessons for me based on my interests (I wanted to learn fingerstyle) and practice time dedication. He’s also very responsive when you need some advice onl... More
As someone who has played guitar before on and off with no real progress (i.e watching youtube videos), I can confidently say that Jack has definitely inspired me to stay consistent and to truly understand how to play guitar. Jack tailored his lessons for me based on my interests (I wanted to learn fingerstyle) and practice time dedication. He’s also very responsive when you need some advice online. I’m very grateful I have Jack as my teacher. He constantly pushes me to go out of my comfort zone (we do some improvisation, which is not something I excel at) and keeps the lessons interesting with a focus on really understanding what I’m playing (not just memorizing finger positions, but knowing the key, how the fret board works, etc.). Thanks Jack! Less
Great class! Jack is very patient with total beginners (me!) and makes the learning process quite fun. I especially enjoy the in-person classes.
If you’re looking for a guitar teacher either to play casually or professionally, Jack is your guy! He’s a very patient teacher and accommodative. His years of knowledge shows when he teaches. He listens to how you progress and adapts your lessons to make sure you’re constantly elevating your skills.
Jack is a fantastic guitar teacher and I would highly recommend lessons with him. He's helped me advance more quickly than any other teacher I've had in the past. Jack is patient and encouraging, and he challenges and motivates me to learn new techniques by offering a wide variety of exercises to improve my skill and confidence. (And who knew I'd be able to play Blackbird?? He did! : )
Jack makes playing guitar fun. Before I started with Jack, my playing plateaued and I wasn’t getting the enjoyment that I used to from playing. Jack’s approach makes things uncomplicated, yet knows just how much to push you. I had so many ah ha moments that things started to really make sense and was able to progress by leaps and bounds. Thanks Jack for making playing fun again! 🙏
Jack is a great human being and a brilliant guitarist. Anyone looking for guitar lessons, don't even think about another place! Jack is super awesome! :)
Jack Haddad is a great online guitar tutor who goes out his way to help you in whatever stages you are at as a player whether you are a beginner or intermediate or advanced, Jack will Taylor your lessons to suit. I would Highly recommend giving him a go. You won’t be disappointed. SJ
Nobody teaches music as they do it here!! Class schedules are very flexible and I have grown so much these past few years, not only when it comes to music but also as a person, thanks to Jack!! I am so proud to be a part of this community!!
Jack is a really great teacher! He showed me how I was straining my thumb with my grip - something I never would've found out just watching YouTube lessons. He's really personable - definitely recommend.
Jack is a great professional who for the past 6 years has helped me so much to grow as a guitar player and music professional in general. He really knows what he is doing and works hard to deliver the best possible. 100% recommended
Best guitar school you can come across