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Top 10 drum lessons in St Louis, MO

Students agree: these St Louis drum teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
St Louis Drum Lab

St Louis Drum Lab

New on Lessons
Offers online services
13+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Private, one on one weekly lessons tailored to students goals and needs. We will build a foundation of technique, musicality, ear training, and reading. Local professional performer of 20 years.
Casey Adams Drums

Casey Adams Drums

New on Lessons
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
34+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Sharing a passion for music, learning and growing, and helping to bring out creativity and reach definable goals along the way. Fun, Patience, effort and focus are key in learning an instrument. Everyone is unique and requires specific guidance to achieve goals that advance them. Every student gets monthly recording experience on their instrument as part of the lessons curriculum. Passing on the joy of music and inspiring others to be creative.
On The Rise

On The Rise

New on Lessons
Offers online services
37+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
40 years of playing. 20 years teaching and I teach to make it fun, exciting and relaxing at the same time. Homework and practice is necessary as well as patience and determination. Dedicating to practice makes perfect! I look at it as passing down a gift I have so others may enjoy it as much as I have. Do what you love ❤️
Dean Moran Music

Dean Moran Music

New on Lessons
Offers online services
3 hires on Lessons
10+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
I see music wholistically and have a knack for bringing out the creativity in my students. I also help make learning the basics of technique and theory fun. The most important thing to me is to instill a love for music that I hope will last a lifetime.
Mauricio Villanueva - Voice Teacher & Professional Salsa Instructor

Mauricio Villanueva - Voice Teacher & Professional Salsa Instructor

5.0(4)
1 hire on Lessons
17+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Via says, "Mauricio is super knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable right away. I’m looking forward to more lessons!" Read more
Justin, The Guitar Butler

Justin, The Guitar Butler

5.0(2)
Offers online services
5+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Blake J. says, "Great teacher very patient deffinately knows his stiff" Read more
Teipen Performing Arts Studios

Teipen Performing Arts Studios

New on Lessons
Offers online services
32+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Welcome to Teipen Performing Arts Studios, where music education meets passion and expertise in St. Louis, MO. With a dedicated team of 13 skilled instructors, we offer personalized lessons in guitar, piano, singing, drums, violin, cello, accordion, flute, and clarinet, as well as comprehensive music theory. Our goal is to nurture each student's unique musical journey, fostering both skill development and a lifelong love for music. Join us to explore your musical potential in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Fred Pierce's Studio Drum Shop

Fred Pierce's Studio Drum Shop

New on Lessons
Serves St Louis, MO
Fred Pierce Studio Drum, based in Overland, Missouri, is a well-known in the music industry. With its reach extending to the surrounding areas, the company prides itself on providing top-notch drum equipment and services. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced drummer, Fred Pierce Studio Drum is dedicated to helping you make beautiful music.

Your Drum Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

How much do drum lessons cost near me?

Drum lessons cost $50 to $75 hourly for private lessons in a studio. A monthly package of 4 to 5 lessons booked in advance costs $190 to $340 total. The cheapest drum lessons are group classes that cost $20 to $40 per session.

More teachers are available through online drum lessons with a price range of $40 to $60 per hour.

Are drum lessons worth it?

Drum lessons are worth if for those who want to play professionally or who want to learn faster. Private classes help students sharpen their techniques more quickly and build better playing habits. Expert tutors offer tailored feedback to nourishing the latent talents within their pupils.

At what age do you start drum lessons?

Children can start drum lessons between 6 to 9 years old. Initial instruction begins with a single drum. Kids can't play on a full drum kit until they can reach the foot pedals and focus for extended periods of time. For adults, any age is suitable to learn drumming.

How many drum lessons do you need?

You will need drum lessons every week for about half a year to a whole year in order to learn to play simple songs. If you want to audition for a band or play drums like a pro, it usually takes 2 to 5 years of lessons.

How fast you learn depends on how good you are now and how much you practice.

How long is a drum lesson?

A drum lesson is 30 to 60 minutes long on average. The lesson length depends on how experienced the student is and their age. Shorter lessons are better for beginners to help slowly increase their focus. This way, they can build up their strength for longer practice sessions later.

How do I find a good drum teacher near me?

Find a good drum teacher near you by searching for private drum tutors on here on Lessons. Another option you have is asking for the availability of teachers at music stores or community colleges.

Before you choose a drum teacher close to you, remember to:

  • Check the prices from at least 3 drum teachers to compare them.
  • Look at what people say about them on Lessons and Google.
  • Ask for a references list of students they are teaching or have taught.
  • If they will teach your child, ask other parents if their kids liked the teacher.
  • Make sure you get a written plan and a schedule before you start your first lesson.
  • Try a few classes and see if you like the teacher before you pay for a whole month of lessons.

What questions should you ask a drum teacher?

Before hiring a drum teacher, ask them:

  • How long have you been a drum teacher?
  • What music school did you go to?
  • What ages do you like to teach?
  • Can I try a lesson for free?
  • What kind of drum should I get if I don't have one at home?
  • How much should I practice between our lessons?
  • Can you tell me where to get cheap books for learning?
  • Will I get homework like drum patterns to remember?
  • Can you teach me in a way that helps me learn best?
  • How long is a lesson?
  • What should I bring to our lessons?
  • How many types of drum music can you teach me?
  • Can I get a copy of our lesson plan, rules, and how much I have to pay?
  • What if I can't come to a lesson because something important came up?
  • Can I learn to play my favorite songs on the drums?

Reviews for St Louis drum lessons

Recent success stories from people in the St Louis area.
Adriana R.
Excellent Vocal coach!
Mauricio Villanueva - Voice teacher & professional Salsa Instructor
Jalie M.
Justin is a very fun and patient man when it comes to making the beginning stages of learning guitar interesting. Even though sometimes trying to learn to play guitar felt like it was impossible and frystrating, Justin always had different ways of helping me calm down and showing me some new technique that totally made things easier.
Justin, the Guitar Butler
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