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Top 10 drum lessons in New York, NY

Students agree: these New York drum teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Glenn Jude Rhythms

Glenn Jude Rhythms

5.0(1)
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
28+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Laura says, "Glenn makes learning exciting, dynamic, and fun. All of my lessons with Glenn have been tailored to my individual needs and level of progression. Additionally, with Glenn's wide range of rhythmic expertise, I have been lucky enough to gain a level of competency and exposure to a wide variety of music, including traditional Brazilian grooves, classic rock, surf, funk/soul, New Orleans-style second line, and more." Read more
Drum Lessons With Molly

Drum Lessons With Molly

5.0(1)
Offers online services
15+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
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
Drum Lessons With Ron Tierno

Drum Lessons With Ron Tierno

New on Lessons
38+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Drum Lessons with Ron Tierno, founded in 1986 and based in New York, offers personalized drum lessons for all ages and skill levels. With over 30 years of teaching and performance experience, Ron Tierno, a professional musician, tailors his lessons to each student's abilities and learning pace. As a renowned author and educator, he has conducted master classes at prestigious institutions like Berklee College of Music. Experience drumming in an authentic, supportive environment with Ron Tierno.
Luke Woodle

Luke Woodle

New on Lessons
Offers online services
14+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Hello! My name is Luke Woodle and I’ve been teaching private drum lessons for nearly 15 years, including two years at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. I’m currently based in Brooklyn, NY, and my lesson planning is flexible and is specifically tailored to each student. Want to work on polyrhythmic rock grooves? Great. Jazz comping and improvisation? Excellent. Brushing up your reading chops? Good idea! All of these things are areas which students come to me to work on, and from there I give you foundational and advanced concepts for us to work through. Whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced, I always encourage stude
Eldon Simms

Eldon Simms

4.5(2)
Top Pro
Offers online services
2 hires on Lessons
24+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Micah S. says, "Excellent teacher! I had never played drums before and in 6 lessons/ 3 months I learned enough that I had outgrown my little electronic drumpad. Kind + funny, very knowledgeable." Read more
Shannon Ford Drum Lessons

Shannon Ford Drum Lessons

5.0(3)
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
3+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Elena B. says, "Shannon is an incredible musician, and has been nothing but kind, generous and encouraging to me as a newcomer on the scene. He offers a wealth of knowledge when it comes to being a professional musician. I always leave our lessons feeling super inspired to keep moving forward!" Read more
BJB Music

BJB Music

5.0Exceptional(16)
Offers online services
20 hires on Lessons
26+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Sharon Q. says, "Bryan is patient and encouraging. I have quite a few problems with feeling in my hand. Bryan and I are working through through this. Most instructors would have lost patience quite some time ago. Bryan is one of the good guys in music." Read more
RE Drum Instruction

RE Drum Instruction

5.0(3)
45+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Alison H. says, "He was such an amazing, fun, and funny teacher! Really great energy and teaching skills :) 10/10 recommend! - Alison :D" Read more
Peter's Drum Workshop

Peter's Drum Workshop

5.0(1)
Offers online services
Serves New York, NY
Peter S. says, "I've been playing drums for more than 50 years. I have studied with 15 or 20 teachers - some quite famous. Peter is excellent. He's perfect for me right now. He says in his Q&A that he develops "the best strategy to improve and get to where they want to be." I was a little skeptical about that statement. I feel like I've heard that from others but ended up getting pretty much their standard lesson plan. But, in this case, it turned out to be 100 percent true. From minute one, Peter focused on exactly what I needed to work on - practical methods for improving my time and feel. And at my most recent lesson, he reminded me about one of the things we had not gotten to yet that I had said I wanted to work on in my initial communication with him two months earlier. Another example of him really paying attention to what I want to work on. I happened to have had very specific goals. But I am fully confident that if someone were to just want to take lessons, Peter would put together the right course of study. I have already seen improvement after 3 sessions. I feel more confident about my time and feel. Even others have noticed. I've gotten two unsolicited compliments on my playing from people I've played with for decades. I have to attribute it to Peter's coaching. " Read more
DJ

DJ

5.0Exceptional(9)
Offers online services
18 hires on Lessons
16+ years in business
Serves New York, NY
Marina B. says, "DJ is very patient and understanding" 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 New York drum lessons

Recent success stories from people in the New York area.
Asia
When I arrived to my first lesson, I walked into the studio while my teacher was playing and I was intimidated. But as soon as we started my lesson, my nerves dissipated. Eldon is such a good teacher. He pushes your limits while also encouraging you to have fun and loosen up. I look forward to every session and I already noticed I'm getting more confident behind the kit.
Eldon Simms
Brian C.
Being a successful drummer is about having good time and good relationships. Shannon excels at both. He explains what tools you need to sound professional, while modeling what a “good hang” is in the music scene. Shannon finds the perfect balance of explanation and demonstration. He targets the smaller areas of musicality that can elevate a drummer from a 6 to a 10. Broadway drummers need to play in multiple genres. I have sat with Shannon and experienced his effortless shifts from rock to swing to pop. As a teacher, he perfectly communicates the idiosyncrasies of each style. Brian Cudina Lyricist, Drummer, Journalist
Shannon Ford Drum Lessons
Ryan W.
I have been getting guitar lessons with Bryan for over two years. As a forty something year old, who can be very stuck in his ways, Bryan has been abundantly patient with my slow learning process. He is thoroughly knowledgable of the guitar, adapts to my learning curve, finds real life examples that helps move me along in the right direction. So very thankful I decided to go with Bryan as my teacher. He does the music world good simply being the kind of teacher he is.
BJB music
Maxim S.
Rob has an outstanding warm and caring character which makes it very pleasant to work with him. As a teacher, he adopts to the indivuidual needs of the student and always finds the right material to stay engaged. He never looses patience and humour and remains always focused on the success of the student. Our son started playing drums with Rob at the age of five and years later, he still loves it .
RE Drum Instruction
Larisa C.
DJ is absolutely fantastic! He is teaching my 8 and 12 year old boys piano and guitar. He is a phenomenal musician and got my kids super excited about music in general and practicing in particular. Amazing! He is young, chill and knowlegeable. Always on time, always great attitude. Fell lucky to have found DJ. Highly recommend :)
DJ
Maayan E.
He always comes with good energy and a good attitude The training sessions with him are always organized and professional
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Kristina M.
Tom Criblez is a very good drum teacher and a cool person. I like the way he is teaching. He teaches me all important stuff I got to know as a beginner. He loves what he is doing and believes in what he is doing. As I'm a "zero" musician he made me believe that I can play drums and I can. And just few lessons later I could see I am progressing.
Drum Lessons
Enrico
I have been studying with Max for some time and can't be happier. He is a great and patient teacher with a program that gives methodical results lesson after lesson. I follow now his PLUS program because it takes time to digest the technique and the video exchange keeps me motivated.
The Drum Pod
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