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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.
Casey Adams Drums

Casey Adams Drums

New on Lessons
Offers online services
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.
Dean Moran Music

Dean Moran Music

New on Lessons
Offers online services
2 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.
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.
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
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.
Teipen Performing Arts Studios

Teipen Performing Arts Studios

New on Lessons
Serves St Louis, MO
Teipen Performing Arts Academy, established in 1992, is a premier music school located in St. Louis, Missouri. Renowned for its comprehensive music programs, it offers private lessons in guitar, flute, piano, strings, and voice for beginners to advanced level students. With a team of highly skilled instructors, Teipen cultivates learning in a supportive environment, allowing students to showcase their talents in biannual recitals. Over the years, it has been instrumental in shaping the careers of many professional artists.
Evan Ortiz Drum Lessons

Evan Ortiz Drum Lessons

New on Lessons
Offers online services
5+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
I started my musical endeavors in high school. I marched 8 seasons on marching snare drum. 4 seasons of Marching band and 4 seasons of WGI indoor drum line. In that time I was a member of a BOA finalist band and open class finalist drumline (13th in the nation). After my time in high school I then started school at Webster University studying Music Ed. I then became a member of the Colts Youth Organization marching one season of Drum and Bugle Corps (Colt Cadets DCI). After my time with DCI I then auditioned and became a member of Freedom Percussion, an open class medalist group out of STL. I have been with Freedom now for 2 years. I was a dr...
Kung Fu Music Lessons

Kung Fu Music Lessons

5.0(4)
Offers online services
6+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Michael H. says, "Kung Fu Music Lessons has helped to me become a better electric bass guitar player and musician. Jared's Kung Fu Music Lesson curriculum has helped me further my music theory knowledge and understand how the fretboard on a bass guitar neck is laid out. After taking lessons from Jared, for slightly over a year, my bass playing has improved exponentially and I've been able to earn money from playing my bass guitar. Not, to mention understanding the underpinnings of music theory and how to navigate the bass guitar neck has allowed me to tap into new musical ideas and has made playing bass guitar more enjoyable and fun." Read more

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.
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
Michael
I love the structure of this program! I am always advancing and having a blast playing and creating music from these tools! Outstanding teacher...Thanks J!
Kung Fu Music Lessons
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