Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts
“Would recommend to anyone who wants to begin music!”
Best Drum Lessons in Los Angeles, CA
15 schools listed · 9 in Los Angeles · 1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Tiffany Music Academy
“Our son doesn't usually want to participate in many activities, he's a pretty laid-back homebody, but he's actually excited to go to his weekly lessons with Zach.”
Los Angeles Guitar Bass and Drum Lessons
“Our 9-year old is learning to play the electric guitar and has learned so much.”
Bloom School of Music and Dance
“Savannah, for being a patient and wonderful music teacher to my son.”
Kevin Katich Lessons
“Kevin is also very patient, understanding and helps build Dylan's confidence in all aspects.”
Drum Lessons Los Angeles by Thanasi
“Been a student of Thanasi for about 4 months now and it's been a great experience.”
The 15 schools listed for Los Angeles, 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: Los Angeles, CA
9 of the 15 schools we list are based in Los Angeles; the other 6 serve Los Angeles from towns including Burbank (7 mi), Sherman Oaks (5 mi) and Van Nuys (5 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,503 reviews; 8 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; 13 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 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.
When are drum schools listed for Los Angeles busiest?
Visit patterns are recorded for 6 of the 15 schools here, and they show Saturdays around midday as the busiest and weekday mornings as the quietest. If you want a calm room and an unhurried teacher, ask about the quieter slots.
Drum Lessons Los Angeles
“In the first couple lessons with Ivo, I knew immediately that Im working with a solid professional.”
The Voice Mechanic
“He covered all of the basics and gave me the specific practice exercises I needed to improve.”
Play Drums LA
“He has successfully master a technique of how to enjoy the learning process and have fun with the drumset.”
Music Junction Burbank
“My daughter has been enjoying her sessions with Jack very much, and I see noticeable improvement in her performance as well as her confidence for which I'm very much grateful for!”
Join the Band Music Lessons Studio
“They had a blast every day of the week, and loved learning new songs to perform.”
Drum Lessons With Lindsay Artkop
“Additionally she's a very quick study when it comes to transcriptions and for the first time ever I learned how to listen in such a way that I can now do my own transcriptions.”
Music Teacher LA
“He loves to discover, learn and play the piano with his teacher.”
Academy of Music & Fine Arts
“Both my kids son 7 and daughter 11 are playing the piano producing beautiful music.”
LA Group Drum Classes
“For total beginners (like me), or drummers wanting to improve, Ben is a great teacher who ensures we solidly get down the fundamentals while also enjoying practicing to music we like.”
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