Drum lessons · Denver · Austin · Phoenix · Chicago
Drum Lessons Near You
47 local drum teachers and studios across four metros. Every listing teaches in person; you contact the teacher directly. We don't take bookings, charge lead fees, or employ teachers.
Pick your metro to see profiles, neighborhoods, and who teaches kids, adults, or in-home lessons.
How much do drum lessons cost?
Our listings don't include prices. We haven't found a cited drum-specific price benchmark; our piano and guitar cost guides cover general private-lesson rates. Deciding between an independent teacher and a school? Read private teacher vs music school.
How to choose a drum teacher
- Ask what the student will practice on at home: an acoustic kit, an electronic kit, or a practice pad to start.
- Ask whether lessons cover reading music and rudiments as well as playing along to songs.
- Ask about lesson length, the rate, and how billing works: per lesson, monthly, or by term.
- Ask about hearing protection; many studios provide earplugs.
- Ask about the cancellation and make-up policy and whether there's a trial or first lesson.
Drum lessons: cost & FAQ
How much are drum lessons?
Junocal's 2026 index of 12 US providers found a median of $51.50 for a 30-minute and $91 for a 60-minute private lesson. We haven't found a cited drum-specific benchmark; those figures cover private music lessons in general. Our listings don't include prices, so rates vary; ask teachers for their current rates, lesson lengths, and any travel or registration fees. See our piano and guitar cost guides.
Sources: Junocal 2026 Music Lesson Pricing Index. Published figures, not quotes from teachers listed here.
Do local drum teachers take kids and adults?
3 of our 47 drum listings say they teach children and 3 mention adult students. Browse kids' lessons in Denver, Austin, Phoenix; adult lessons in Denver, Austin, Phoenix, Chicago. Other teachers may take both; ask directly.
Can I get in-home drum lessons?
1 of our drum listings says it travels to students' homes. See all in-home music teachers in Denver, Austin, Phoenix, Chicago. Travel can add to the price, so ask about fees.
Do any of these drum teachers teach online?
Every listing teaches in person; 3 of our drum listings are flagged as also teaching online. Online vs in-person lessons.
Which cities do you cover?
Denver, Austin, Phoenix, and Chicago, including nearby suburbs. We don't list other cities yet.