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Top 10 drum lessons in Albany, NY

Students agree: these Albany drum teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
New City Music Studio

New City Music Studio

5.0(1)
Top Pro
13 hires on Lessons.com
8+ years in business
Serves Albany, NY & Online
We have been professional music instructors and performers in the New England area for over 20 years. We’re excited to bring our expertise and love of teaching to the Marlborough, MA area. Our goal is to help students become well-rounded musicians. We provide a fun, creative and modern environment where students of all ages and abilities can gain skills as well as an appreciation and enthusiasm for music!
DrumConnection

DrumConnection

Top Pro
35+ years in business
Serves Albany, NY & Online
We're the best at helping children and adults get to where they want as quickly and effortlessly as possible. While it takes time to get REALLY good, there is no reason you can't have fun and sound good at your first lesson! I love sharing my knowledge and experience with children and adults. We call it learning 'hand to hand'. I use many techniques but mostly being happy and connecting with students is a great way to keep them coming back and learing to be great drummers....
Dave Barrett Personal Training

Dave Barrett Personal Training

1 hire on Lessons.com
6+ years in business
Serves Albany, NY & Online
At #wejustwantresults, our mission is to make results the standard. We are dedicated to helping every individual look and feel their best by providing personalized, effective, and results-driven training. We take immense pride in our clients' achievements and are committed to fostering a supportive environment where health and fitness goals are not only met but exceeded. I help athletes take their game to the next level and general clients look and feel their best!
New City Music Studio

New City Music Studio

5.0(1)
8+ years in business
Serves Albany, NY & Online
Wayne W. says, "I've been taking singing lessons with Janna for about a year now, and she has helped me to transform my abilities and sing with better breathing and technique. I am one of 3 singers in my band, and the others have commented on how markedly I have improved over the past year." Read more
Drum Lessons With Molly

Drum Lessons With Molly

5.0(1)
16+ years in business
Serves Albany, NY & Online
Amanda M. says, "Molly is an amazing communicator, patient, and kind! I was nervous to try drumming for the first time but she made it fun and encouraging -- you'd be lucky to work with her!" Read more
Erik Egol Drum Studio

Erik Egol Drum Studio

5.0(2)
3 hires on Lessons.com
22+ years in business
Serves Albany, NY & Online
Chris D. says, "Erik is an amazing person/instructor. His knowledge and ability is top-notch. He makes lessons fun as well as full of information and working at your pace. He is very patient and accommodating to those who may have challenges in life/drums. I highly recommend Erik" Read more
Camgal Music

Camgal Music

5.0(4)
2 hires on Lessons.com
4+ years in business
Serves Albany, NY & Online
Abigail A. says, "Brian at Camgal is very attentive to my autistic child and paces the lessons based on his ability! Besides the lessons, Brian and the Camgal Staff has helped my son improve in being responsible and ensuring he is responsible for practicing and for helping at home! He is thorough with all his lessons and makes sure that my son understands what he is being taught before he moves forward. We were going to a music store in Fall River for lessons before that many people recommended, but no one there took the time to adjust the music lessons to my son’s ability; they just kept trying to push him. Brian and Camgal have shown complete patience while being passionate about my son’s and all these other young musicians success. There is no one better for lessons that Camgal! Thank you!" Read more
Perez Percusion

Perez Percusion

2+ years in business
Serves Albany, NY & Online
hey! , my name is Gil , I've been playing drums for 5 years , and I would love to pass on to what I know

Your Drum Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

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 Albany drum lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Albany area.
Ben R.
Erik is able to tailor the lessons to the student and seems to be really great with middle schoolers. He demands a lot but also very encouraging.
Erik Egol Drum Studio
Heather M.
Very understanding as far as needing to cancel or reschedule due to life and/or sickness, very knowledgeable, great attitude and straight to the point. With the few months of working with my son on the trombone he caught up to his classmates and was able to perform in the last concert of the year and has a new found love for all instruments.
Camgal Music
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