Never played before?
7schools
- School of Rock Mandarin
- George's Music - Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Wind of Change Academy
- Music & Arts - Jacksonville FL
- and three more below
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 9Seven take complete beginners, two teach online. Last checked 21 August 2026.
- What it costs
- Statewide estimate~$64An hour. A Florida statewide estimate from 39 rates across the state, not a measurement of Jacksonville.How we calculate thisWhat drum lessons usually cost, nationally
Which one should you pick
One school per question, chosen by what each publishes about itself. Not a ranking, and never paid. How we choose.
- Guitar Center the transparent pick, one of the few here that publishes a price ($220 for a 4-lesson package).
- George's Music - Jacksonville Beach, FL the online pick, teaches online as well as in person.
- Guitar Center Jacksonville the first-timer pick, says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
How many schools for you
Not a ranking. Each count is everyone whose own site says they do this.
Want to learn from home?
2schools
Each one publishes online lessons as well as in person.
Want to know the price first?
3schools
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Jacksonville. A blank cell means the school does not publish it, which is not the same as no. Open a row for contact details and the page we read.
School of Rock MandarinMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
George's Music - Jacksonville Beach, FLMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolPhone+19043374828
Websitewww.georgesmusic.com/pages/stores/georges-music-jacksonville-beach-fl
Wind of Change AcademyMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Ronan School of MusicMusic schoolNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Music & Arts - Jacksonville FLMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolPhone+19042929705
Websitestores.musicarts.com/fl/jacksonville/music-store-5502.html
Guitar CenterMusic schoolYesNot stated$220for a 4-lesson packageVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listClassical, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Metal, Pop, R&B and Rock
Phone+18667610244
Websitestores.guitarcenter.com/fl/jacksonville/787
Advertised price$220 for a 4-lesson package, as written on their site
Guitar Center JacksonvilleMusic schoolYesNot stated$220for a 4-lesson packageVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listCountry, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Reggae, R&B, Rock and Soul
Phone+18667610244
Websitestores.guitarcenter.com/fl/jacksonville/779
Advertised price$220 for a 4-lesson package, as written on their site
Brandon HowellIndependent teacherNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Staples Music StudioMusic schoolYesNot stated$70per 60-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolWebsitewww.staplesmusicstudio.com
Advertised price$70 per 60-minute lesson, as written on their site
Before your first lesson
Space and noise are the real constraints in Jacksonville, not money. Most teachers start you on a practice pad and sticks, and an electronic kit is the realistic upgrade if you need real drums at home.
Straight answers
How much do drum lessons cost in Jacksonville, FL?
Too few teachers in Jacksonville publish a rate for a local figure, so this is a Florida statewide estimate of around $64 an hour, from 39 rates across the state, not a measurement of Jacksonville.
How many drum teachers are there in Jacksonville, FL?
We reviewed 9 listings for Jacksonville, and all of them pass owner-source verification. Verified means we confirmed they teach drums from a source the business controls: their own website, or a claim from the owner. We checked it within the last 12 months. Anything we only ever saw in a third-party listing is not listed here.
Can a complete beginner take drum lessons in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes. 7 of the 9 verified listings in Jacksonville say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Jacksonville, FL offer online lessons?
Yes. 2 of the 9 verified listings in Jacksonville teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Jacksonville, FL?
Between them, the verified teachers in Jacksonville list Bluegrass, Classical, Country, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop, Punk, Reggae, R&B, Rock and Soul. Styles come from what each teacher publishes about their own lessons.
Do you need your own drum kit to start lessons in Jacksonville, FL?
No. Most teachers here start you on a practice pad and sticks, which is the setup that actually fits an apartment. If you move on to a kit, an electronic one or mesh heads and low-volume cymbals will keep you on speaking terms with your neighbours.
