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Top 10 drum lessons in Akron, OH

Students agree: these Akron drum teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Firefly Music School

Firefly Music School

Serves Akron, OH
Firefly Music School, located in Akron, Ohio, is dedicated to making music enjoyable and achievable. They offer personalized, one-on-one music lessons for a variety of instruments in a positive and encouraging learning environment. Their aim is to support and inspire every student, helping them reach their unique musical goals.
Dreams Academy Music And Media Center

Dreams Academy Music And Media Center

7+ years in business
Serves Akron, OH
Dreams Academy Music and Media Center thrives on creativity and allowing each student to have their own musical journey. Whatever your goal is, our duty is to provide instruction that will help get you to your goal. Our instructors believe in individuality! They all are experienced, many have degrees in multiple areas of music, and they are great people! Visit our Facebook and IG pages @dreamsacademymmc. We look forward to meeting you! We love when our students have that aha moment and they get whatever "IT" is at the moment. It's a beautiful thing. We love watching everyone's journey take its own course. We love offering something th
Loud & Clear Music School - Cuyahoga Falls

Loud & Clear Music School - Cuyahoga Falls

11+ years in business
Serves Akron, OH
Situated in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and serving the surrounding areas, Falls Music School has been imparting music lessons since 2014. Catering to all ages and skill levels, they offer private lessons in guitar, piano, voice, violin, and more. With a mission to foster both musical and personal growth, the teachers at Falls Music School take a personalized approach to ensure students receive the fundamental techniques needed to master their instrument while still reaching their individual goals. Their commitment to creating a thriving and passionate music community has made them a beloved institution in their locality.
DSM - DeMarco's School Of Music

DSM - DeMarco's School Of Music

13+ years in business
Serves Akron, OH & Online
DeMarco's School of Music, commonly known as DSM, operates in Hudson, Ohio, and the surrounding areas. DSM is renowned for providing high-quality music instruction to students of all ages and skill levels, assisting them in pursuing their musical dreams. They are committed to nurturing their students' musical abilities and fostering a lifelong love for music.
Front Street Music

Front Street Music

Serves Akron, OH
Front Street Music, located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and serving the surrounding areas, is a locally owned store offering a broad range of new, used, and vintage musical instruments. Their extensive collection includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, keyboards, percussion, and more. Besides their diverse product range, Front Street Music also provides music lessons, instrument and amp repair, and student rentals. They're open for buying, selling, and trading of musical instruments.
Loud & Clear Music School - Green

Loud & Clear Music School - Green

10+ years in business
Serves Akron, OH
Founded in 2015, Green Music School, located in Akron, Ohio and surrounding areas, offers personalized music lessons in various instruments. The school believes in a balance between learning the basics and achieving individual goals, focusing on personalization and the creative process. Their dedicated teachers customize lessons, taking into account each student's unique learning style, interests, and vision. Green Music School welcomes students of all ages, aiming to nurture well-rounded musicians regardless of style or genre.
Guitar Center

Guitar Center

66+ years in business
Serves Akron, OH
Guitar Center, founded in 1959, is situated in Fairlawn, Ohio, and services the surrounding areas. As the world's largest chain of musical instrument retailers, they boast over 280 locations across the United States. Guitar Center offers a vast selection of amps, drums, keyboards, recording gear, DJ equipment, and lighting from respected brands like Gibson and Fender.
Calvin's Drum Lessons

Calvin's Drum Lessons

10+ years in business
Serves Akron, OH & Online
I educate beginning, intermediate, and advanced students with their own personalized curriculum. I have taught large and small group lessons for over 10 years and hold a degree in Music Education and Percussion Performance. I am able to teach any style of music including but not limited to: Jazz, Rock, Pop, Funk, Latin, African, Brazilian, Classical, Rudimental, and much more. I have experience performing in venues all across Ohio including: Severance Hall, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The House of Blues, Lock 3, and much more. I enjoy watching students grow over time to reach their full potential. I also enjoy celebrating each success wit...
Kent/Blossom Music

Kent/Blossom Music

Serves Akron, OH
Kent/Blossom Music, based in Kent, Ohio and the surrounding areas, is a premier music program that aims to inspire and educate music enthusiasts. With a strong commitment to fostering the growth of talented musicians, the institution has become a hallmark of quality and excellence in the music field. It's not just about learning music; it's about experiencing the joy and passion that music brings.
Wadsworth Music

Wadsworth Music

30+ years in business
Serves Akron, OH
Wadsworth Music, based in Wadsworth, Ohio, is your comprehensive music hub for Lessons, Sales, and Instrument repair. They are an authorized dealer of Fender, Gretsch and Roland products and a warranty repair center for Fender and Taylor. Beyond selling musical instruments and accessories, Wadsworth Music also impresses with their music lessons in various instruments, including guitar, bass, piano, voice, drums, band and Orchestra. They also excel in offering instrument repairs, customizations, and restorations.

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 Akron drum lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Akron area.
Chris J.
Jason has worked with my school kiddos for quite some time now, and I can say that he is student centered, pedagogically sound, and loves teaching music. He’s an active performer as well. He teaches the practical application of drums and percussion that I want my own school students to emulate.
No Excuses Drums & Percussion
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