New Haven Academy of Performing Arts
“I highly recommend this program to any family looking for a place where children can develop their skills, build confidence, and be part of an amazing performing arts community”
Best Drum Lessons near Wallingford, CT
None of these schools is based in Wallingford; they work from towns including Norwalk (40 mi), Meriden (5 mi) and Middletown (11 mi).
10 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 8, 2026
Rock House School of Music
“Great people, care about students and you feel like your part of a family.”
Drumdatta Lessons
“He took me from knowing absolutely nothing and being scared to even begin playing to feeling confident and comfortable with sticks in my hands in less than a year, and I honestly couldn't have done it without him.”
Bryan Caudle Drum Instruction
“He is dedicated to insuring my grandson gets the best possible experience and instruction.”
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Purple Deer Music Academy of Fairfield LLC
“Their teachers are exemplary, really patient with kids (and adults), they keep the learning aspect fun and interesting.”
Norwalk School Of Music
“Gerald is an incredibly talented musician and he really makes you feel like you're receiving a one-of-a-kind drumming education.”
The 10 schools listed for Wallingford, CT 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: Wallingford, CT
8 of the 10 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.9 to 5.0 across 220 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "patient". 1 is open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 7 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?
8 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.
Bearclaw's Academy of Music
“She is extremely knowledgeable, and gives tips and information all throughout the lesson to add layers of interest.”
Cotton Drum School
“Very knowledgeable and willing to teach anyone regardless of previous experience.”
John Cutrone Drum Lessons
Chris Milillo Music School
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