Rawk U School Of Music
“The students and instructors are quite talented with a really nice variety of music.”
Best Drum Lessons in Philadelphia, PA
14 schools listed · 7 in Philadelphia · 10 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Philly Music Lessons
“We've been going there for a few years now and they have both gotten very advanced.”
Ira Raviv
“In general, he is a pleasant person and provides a good and enabling learning atmosphere.”
South Philly Drum Lessons
“Rob is an excellent teacher that will help you master the fundamentals and work with you to reach your goals for drumming.”
Drum Lessons With the Patrick Richardson
“His style of teaching is engaging, interesting, and thought-provoking, and he is also very supportive of all my musical endeavors.”
Drum Lessons With Jon
“Even when I have a busy week and don't have much time to practice he is able to pivot our lessons to show and play new skills and circle back the following week on the homework.”
The 14 schools listed for Philadelphia, PA 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: Philadelphia, PA
7 of the 14 schools we list are based in Philadelphia; the other 7 serve Philadelphia from towns including Palmyra, NJ (6 mi), Ardmore (8 mi) and Bryn Mawr (9 mi). 13 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 552 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "skills" and "confidence". 10 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 14 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 2 take 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.
Do any drum schools on this page open on Saturdays or Sundays?
10 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.
The Independence Drum School: Rhythms & Repairs.
“Ken takes his time to meet his students at their level, then pushes you to get better.”
Haddonfield Sound Music Lessons
“Additionally, my oldest child was able to take a few voice lessons in preparation for an audition without having to commit to long term voice lessons.”
Let There Be Rock / On Macdade
“Our children love the vibe, are learning a ton, and feel exceptionally welcome and appreciated for all their funky goodness at Let There Be Rock.”
Meridee Winters School of Music
“We've had a few different teachers-- and Rose whom we have now is simply wonderful-- but the constant variable is the devotion of the school's leadership to growing kids' inner shine.”
Guitar Guild & Academy-Musical
“I love that they even go over how to care for you instrument!”
Philly Talking Drums LLC
“My 17 month old had an awesome time at her first Philly Talking Drums event!”
Harcum Music School
“I've already encountered an issue which forced a last minute reschedule and Chet was extremely understanding and accommodating and we were able to move my one hour lesson (they're also available by the half, but I prefer a little more time) from 5 PM to 7 PM the same day”
Upper Merion Music
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