Craft Music
“As a guitar player myself, he is highly skilled and such a great instructor.”
Best Drum Lessons near Glendale, CA
3 of these schools are based in Glendale; the others serve Glendale from towns including Los Angeles (10 mi), Burbank (4 mi) and Altadena (7 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Media City School of Music
“It has been a real joy to watch them not only grow as musicians, but to see the deep love of music the school has instilled in them.”
Ms. Regina's Music Schools
Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts
“Hollywood Academy of Music really helped me come out of my shell and show the world what, with some help and guidance, music is all about.”
Music Junction Burbank
“She's made it fun, educational, and has gotten him excited about practicing at home.”
Los Angeles Music Teachers
“On time, great communication the weeks before the show, truly catching our vibe and playlists with his fantastic band mates Adam and Benny.”
The 15 schools listed for Glendale, CA teach drums. Room treatment, kit brands, lesson length and whether they take adult beginners are whatever each school puts on its own site, and ratings come from public reviews.
Area overview: Glendale, CA
14 of the 15 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 962 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "skills" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. The subjects and programs the schools on this page list most often on their websites are corporate and wellness (2), instrument donations (2), instrument rentals (2), live musicians for events (2) and rehearsal room rentals (2). Domain records put 11 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Why do some drum schools here show another city?
3 of the 15 sit inside Glendale. Everything else fell inside a 15 mi search. Rooms loud enough for drums need an industrial unit or a basement, so they cluster where that space is cheap rather than where people live.
Bloom School of Music and Dance
“Our sons musical knowledge surpasses ours by far so we love that he has someone that is able to talk about all the things that go way above our heads.”
Drum Lessons Los Angeles by Thanasi
“The instructor is super patient, knowledgeable, and really knows how to break things down in a way that makes it easy to understand — even for a total beginner like me.”
Drum Lessons Los Angeles
“At first, I was hesitant because the price was higher than what I usually pay for lessons in Boston, but I'm glad I went for it.”
Academy of Music & Fine Arts
“The piano teachers at AMFA have gone above and beyond for my child during their lessons.”
The Voice Mechanic
“He has really helped strengthen my voice and he has a lot of patience with his teaching style.”
Encore Music San Marino
“My daughter has been enrolled for a little over a year… she loves her teacher Ms Jessica (San Marino) and we greatly appreciate her dedication and support as a piano teacher.”
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K Music Academy
“The lessons are well‑structured, the staff is kind, and the school feels like a safe, positive space to learn.”
Drumlessonsinla.com
“I was nervous to learn the drums at this point in my life and Stefano made it not only a comfortable process but also one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had.”
LA Group Drum Classes
“I had such a great time in this class and can not wait to sign up again.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Glendale
- “I highly recommend Encore Music San Marino. My granddaughter has been taking piano lessons for two years and my grandson has just started playing drums.” — from a review of Encore Music San Marino
- “Thanasi is a fantastic drum teacher! He taught me the basics when I was a total beginner and now he is helping me to progress to the point of being able to play drums on my own record.” — from a review of Drum Lessons Los Angeles by Thanasi
- “Joel is an awesome teacher. My son has loved learning how to play the drums from him and he will continue.” — from a review of Bloom School of Music and Dance
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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