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Top 10 drum lessons in Virginia Beach, VA

Students agree: these Virginia Beach drum teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Garden City Innovations

Garden City Innovations

5.0Exceptional(37)
Offers online services
24 hires on Lessons
12+ years in business
Serves Virginia Beach, VA
Alyssa M. says, "Working with James has been nothing shy of amazing. He is able to teach us so much in a short amount of time together each week. He’s been incredibly encouraging, positive and knowledgeable. He’s made such an impact on my son’s outlook, piano lessons have brought him right out of his shell. We couldn’t say enough great things about him!" Read more
G4 Guitar School Pittsburgh

G4 Guitar School Pittsburgh

5.0Exceptional(31)
Offers online services
61 hires on Lessons
25+ years in business
Serves Virginia Beach, VA
Mara A. says, "He is a great teacher! He's always ready to explore the music that my son is interested in and provides opportunities to learn how to improvise and play with other musicians. My son has been learning so much from him and has received much encouragement. We're so pleased to have found G4 Guitar!" Read more
Giacoletti Music School

Giacoletti Music School

5.0(2)
Offers online services
8 hires on Lessons
46+ years in business
Serves Virginia Beach, VA
Laurie L. says, "Heidi is very sweet and very patient with our 10 year old learning the piano " Read more
Music With Miss Christine

Music With Miss Christine

5.0Exceptional(6)
Offers online services
2 hires on Lessons
24+ years in business
Serves Virginia Beach, VA
Jake C. says, "Christine is wonderful and patient with both my kids. And she has guided them seamlessly through guitar, piano and drums. She teaches the theory behind the music in understandable ways, so that they are truly learning vs just repeating. She has been our music teacher for 5 years and we hope she continues to be for many more. I can’t recommend her enough. -Jake Camozzi" Read more
Devon Van Rooyen (Online Only)

Devon Van Rooyen (Online Only)

5.0(1)
Offers online services
1 hire on Lessons
18+ years in business
Serves Virginia Beach, VA
Licia M. says, "Devon is very kind and patient. He always gives constructive feedbacks that help improve and never make you feel bad about your mistakes. My son loved his way of teaching. My son had Devon as teacher for the first years of drums lessons and he made him love this instrument. Even when we moved out of the country, my son kept having lessons with him remotely. His sessions have a good balance between theory and practice and he is able to adjust the lessons to the student's needs. I definitely recommend Devon." Read more
Play Drums LA

Play Drums LA

5.0(3)
Offers online services
10 hires on Lessons
16+ years in business
Serves Virginia Beach, VA
Caporello S. says, "Very good teacher!!!" Read more
New City Music Studio

New City Music Studio

5.0(1)
Top Pro
Offers online services
13 hires on Lessons
7+ years in business
Serves Virginia Beach, VA
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!

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 Virginia Beach drum lessons

Recent success stories from people in the Virginia Beach area.
Tanya B.
They contacted me right away when I expressed interest in lessons with great follow up and process has been very easy. We’ve only taken one lesson and so far it was a success.
Garden City Innovations
Chris S.
Monty is patient and flexible . Very good teacher .
G4 Guitar School Pittsburgh
Katie M.
We like the good blend of transitional and contemporary teaching styles. Melind Polino is a fantastic instructor and has a true desire to impart a love for music to her students. We are very happy at Giacoletti!
Giacoletti Music School
Kelley S.
I love how Christine met me where I was musically and skill wise and right off the bat started me playing songs that I wanted to play and liked rather than some basic piano book songs I would never be playing outside our lessons . Love how she keeps Real!
Music with Miss Christine
Amy L.
Michael is a fantastic drum teacher. He is an extremely talented drummer and is skilled in all genres of music, from rock to jazz to latin. As a teacher he is very patient and adjusts to my needs / preferences. He is able to explain in detail both the mental and physical aspects of drumming, which I love, and always has tons of suggestions for improving my skills, from improv to rudiment exercises to jamming along to songs. I’ve learned so much taking classes from Mike!!
Play Drums LA
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