Best Drum Lessons near Manhattan Beach, CA

These schools serve Manhattan Beach from nearby bases in towns including Los Angeles, Torrance and Marina Del Rey.

13 schools listed · 11 open weekends · all 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Drumville Studios

Drumville Studios

5.0 4 reviews
“Very professional and he cares less about going overtime,he just want to make best of his students,i highly recommended him”
Ages 3 and up40+ years
Long Beach, CA · 15 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts

Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts

4.7 29 reviews
“Deanza is an amazing vocal teacher!”
Coupons & offersSince 2007Average pricesPrices online
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Tiffany Music Academy

Tiffany Music Academy

5.0 92 reviews
“I've been taking lessons at Tiffany's Piano Studio for a little over a month now, and I've been very happy with my experience thus far!”
Trial class10% offFrom $235/moAges 3–1020+ years
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Los Angeles Guitar Bass and Drum Lessons

Los Angeles Guitar Bass and Drum Lessons

5.0 47 reviews
“His inspirational studio has been home to some epic jams, creativity and captured beauty.”
Since 2015Prices online
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Kevin Katich Lessons

Kevin Katich Lessons

5.0 52 reviews
“I wish I had him as an instructor when I was a kid :0 He knows how to keep the lessons fun enough for the student to stay engaged yet teach the things that move things forward.”
Since 2021
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Drum Lessons Los Angeles by Thanasi

Drum Lessons Los Angeles by Thanasi

5.0 88 reviews
“He has helped me master and continues to educate me on Greek music drumming.”
Since 2011
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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The 13 schools listed for Manhattan Beach, 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: Manhattan Beach, CA

The 13 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 679 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "patient". 11 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 13 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

Do any drum schools on this page open on Saturdays or Sundays?

11 say they do. Weekends are also when band workshops and jam sessions tend to run, rather than ordinary one-to-one slots, so ask what is actually happening in the building on a Saturday before you plan around it.

Music Teacher LA

Music Teacher LA

4.9 60 reviews
“If you're looking for a really wonderful experience for your child this is the place!”
BBB accreditedSince 1994Online lessons
Marina Del Rey, CA · 9 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Red Pelican Music Lessons

Red Pelican Music Lessons

5.0 82 reviews
“After just 2 months of weekly lessons, I've already started playing some new songs and have learned so much.”
Since 2009Prices online
9 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Westlake Music Academy

Westlake Music Academy

5.0 70 reviews
“My 9 year old is learning classical guitar as well as theory with Michael and Dalton is great with my perfectionist 12 year old pianists.”
Since 2022
15 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Play Drums LA

Play Drums LA

5.0 10 reviews
“And, due to his encouraging teaching skills, she is so inspired to keep on drumming.”
Online lessonsSince 1989
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Cornerstone Music Conservatory

Cornerstone Music Conservatory

4.6 7 reviews
“My children have been attending Cornerstone for over five years and have been paired with excellent teachers, working on lessons tailored just enough to push them without burning them out.”
Free trial classFrom $168/moAges 4–14Online lessonsSince 1970
Santa Monica, CA · 10 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Peaceland Music

Peaceland Music

5.0 5 reviews
“Excellent lessons, from passionate and skilled teachers.”
4 instructorsSince 2005
Torrance, CA · 5 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Gray School of Music

Gray School of Music

4.8 7 reviews
“My daughter has taken guitar there for about 3 years, and, they are all wonderful!”
Since 1953Average pricesPrices online
San Pedro, CA · 13 mi from Manhattan Beach
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