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Meter Music School
“She's been a patient, persistent, and cheerful drum teacher for our son as he learns a new instrument and all that goes along with that.”
Best Drum Lessons in Seattle, WA
15 schools listed · 9 in Seattle · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ballard Academy of Music and Dance
“He is very patient and explains all the mechanisms/mechanics and sound principles that our precocious kid asks him about and manages to redirect to the lesson.”
Off the Wall School of Music
“My teacher, Caleb, teaches me with so much warmth, good humor, and solid advice so that I will stay encouraged as I meet each challenge and master each accomplishment.”
Mode Music Studios
“She's had a couple different teachers and we have loved them all!”
Arturo Rodriguez
“He has taught me so much about many styles of Cuban drumming and with over 30 years of experience, he has so much more to offer.”
Spano Drum Studio
“He has tons of experience and has a wide variety of resources and knowledge to help a drummer conquer any genre/style.”
The 15 schools listed for Seattle, WA 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: Seattle, WA
9 of the 15 schools we list are based in Seattle; the other 6 serve Seattle from Shoreline (9 mi), Woodinville (12 mi) and Issaquah (14 mi). 14 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 717 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "knowledge" and "skills". 10 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 13 list a public email. 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?
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.
Seattle Drum Studio
“If you are looking to improve your drum skills, or even starting a new hobby, Jack is definitely the place to learn!”
School of Taiko / Seattle & Bellevue
“They attract lots of audience attention and give everyone a lot of energy with their energetic taiko drumming.”
One World Dance & Drum
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Jam Academy Music & Art School
“I attended jam academy and it was a wonderful experience thanks to its amazing teachers such as Adam Brown!”
Henderson Academy of Music
“He took on the crazy, odd challenge of teaching guitar to a preschooler with enthusiasm and went above and beyond researching songs and methods online between every class and bringing personalized materials to each lesson.”
The Drum Lab Music School
“Always quick to respond and understanding of schedule conflicts that come up.”
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Shoreline Music School
“My daughter loves it and she has become a much better singer as a result.”
David George Music
Drum 4 Life Studios
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