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Ballard Academy of Music and Dance
- Guitar
- Fun
- Choreography
“At my kiddo's age, it's more about keeping them engaged and having fun and I appreciate that Madison does that and stays present with the entire group.”
Best Drum Lessons in Seattle, WA
14 schools listed · 6 in Seattle · 10 open weekends · all 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 12.5 miles radius, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 200 miles from you. This includes Seattle and several other cities.
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Meter Music School
“We do not have enough good things to say about Meter- our daughter loves her beginning guitar classes, is thriving and learning and always leaves class full of joy, thanks to her amazing teacher, Jesse!”
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Arturo Rodriguez
- Knowledge
- Learn
- Patient
“As a teacher myself, I recognize great teaching in others, and I could not ask for a better guide in my journey as I learn to share this beat in my heart with the world.”
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Spano Drum Studio
- Drummer
“Teacher Rick is such a great, professional drum teacher.”
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Seattle Drum Studio
- Learn
“He uses a book to go off of but really goes with the flow which makes it way easier to learn and i find i learn more when we can side track and learn other things than just strictly through a workbook.”
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School of Taiko / Seattle & Bellevue
“Not only do I enjoy the weekly classes but it has taken me into performances I never dreamed of--half time shows with UW Basketball, Seattle Storm, Seattle Sea Wolves, and many festivals and cultural events in and around Seattle.”
The 14 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
6 of the 14 schools we list are based in Seattle; the other 8 serve Seattle from towns including Shoreline (9 mi), Federal Way (22 mi) and Woodinville (12 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 489 reviews; 4 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 7 on Sundays. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 14 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page and all 14 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?
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.
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Jam Academy Music School
- Fun
- Musician
- Rock Band
“My son recently took a 3 week intro to string ensemble series with Sabrina and after the first class, he told me that was the most fun he had all week.”
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Henderson Academy of Music
- Students
- Playing
- House
“Scheduling & logistics are so easy even with changes in our schedule for vacations & sports, James is very flexible and responsive in addition to being a great teacher!”
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The Drum Lab Music School
- Patient
- Son
- Knowledge
“We work on our fundamentals constantly and I am really impressed with how quickly I am learning them and integrating them into more sophisticated patterns and techniques.”
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Shoreline Music School
“My daughter loves it and she has become a much better singer as a result.”
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David George Music
“We were sad that we had to stop during the Cove19 lock down, but he has started his offering online class, so we are planing to take his online classes.”
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Live Music Academy
- Communication
- Credit Card
- Yuri
“Awesome teachers, good working atmosphere !”
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Federal Way School of Music
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Learn
“I know the same high expectations are in place for every instructor at Federal Way School of Music to ensure a quality and professional institution for music education.”
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Puget Sound & Percussion
- Instruments
- Patient
- Practice
“Whether it's a question about drums, piano, bass, congas, or music theory, Colin is always able to provide an answer that is both straightforward and illuminating, putting it in a larger muscial context.”
Drum Tutoring Services in Seattle, WA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$100
Maximum cost
$561
National Average
$175
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$144
$212
Average price range is based on 303 cost profiles
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