Best Drum Lessons near Orange, CA

These schools serve Orange from nearby bases in towns including Costa Mesa, Irvine and Garden Grove.

15 schools listed · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Weplay Music

Weplay Music

4.8 50 reviews
“I'd love to list a lot here but I know that wont be able to provide justice to this gift of instructions he was able to obtain in this Master Class =) The professionalism, authenticity and the thoughtful ways and quality of the scrutiny of the play was truly astonishing.”
Trial classBBB A+Since 2020
Irvine, CA · 9 mi from Orange
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McCormick Music Lessons

McCormick Music Lessons

5.0 85 reviews
“So talented and skillful in all areas; a really funny and well rounded teacher!!”
Since 2019
Costa Mesa, CA · 11 mi from Orange
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Irvine School of Music

Irvine School of Music

4.6 86 reviews
“We had a wonderful time at the Irvine School of Music Concert.”
Since 2016
Irvine, CA · 9 mi from Orange
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AB Music Studios Huntington Beach

AB Music Studios Huntington Beach

4.8 28 reviews
“Been going to AB for years, best music shop in OC!”
Since 1985Online lessonsBelow average prices
Huntington Beach, CA · 13 mi from Orange
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OC Drum School

OC Drum School

5.0 28 reviews
“He is human in all aspects of running the OC Drum School from schedule adjustments to using different approaches to fit his student's needs.”
Since 1987
Huntington Beach, CA · 13 mi from Orange
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Drum Lessons Orange County

Drum Lessons Orange County

5.0 25 reviews
“Whether you are just beginning drums or if you've been playing for a while, you need to take lessons from this guy.”
Since 2008
Costa Mesa, CA · 11 mi from Orange
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The 15 schools listed for Orange, 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: Orange, CA

14 of the 15 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 495 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 3 take 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.

Phoenix Feather Academy of Music

Phoenix Feather Academy of Music

4.8 9 reviews
“I go to this school and It is the best music school I have ever seen.”
Ages 3 and upSince 1987BBB A
Lake Forest, CA · 13 mi from Orange
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Musika Studio

Musika Studio

5.0 23 reviews
“They work with your availability and will let you know of any changes in advance, which helps me since life can be pretty busy!”
Free trial classFrom $120/moAges 4–12Online lessons5 instructorsSince 2017
Costa Mesa, CA · 11 mi from Orange
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Irvine Academy of Music

Irvine Academy of Music

4.7 33 reviews
“From the moment we walked in with a broken instrument, we were treated like we were a VIP customer.”
Since 2017
Irvine, CA · 9 mi from Orange
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Music Factory

Music Factory

4.7 10 reviews
“Instructors are supportive & very good as teachers.”
Since 2006
Costa Mesa, CA · 11 mi from Orange
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Drum Lessons in Orange County

Drum Lessons in Orange County

4.6 9 reviews
“He's super encouraging and really motivating.”
Since 2014
Garden Grove, CA · 8 mi from Orange
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Laguna Hills Music

Laguna Hills Music

4.8 16 reviews
“The knowledgeable staff went the extra mile to help me out.”
Since 1984Average prices
Laguna Hills, CA · 16 mi from Orange
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Orange Coast Musical Arts

Orange Coast Musical Arts

5.0 3 reviews
“Strives to meet each one's needs and desires to love music!!”
Since 2012
Garden Grove, CA · 8 mi from Orange
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Fullerton Drum School

Fullerton Drum School

Since 2018
Fullerton, CA · 8 mi from Orange
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Saddleback Music Academy

Saddleback Music Academy

Since 2014
Lake Forest, CA · 13 mi from Orange
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