Never played before?
10schools
- Guitar Center Orlando $220
- Orlando School of Music $37.50
- Music N More
- Avalon School of Music $37.50
- and six more below
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 12Ten take complete beginners, three 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 Orlando.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.
- Avalon School of Music the transparent pick, one of the few here that publishes a price ($37.50 per 30-minute lesson).
- Elite Music Instruction the online pick, teaches online as well as in person.
- East Orlando School of Music 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?
3schools
Each one publishes online lessons as well as in person.
Want to know the price first?
4schools
- Orlando School of Music $37.50
- Avalon School of Music $37.50
- East Orlando School of Music $37.50
- Guitar Center Orlando $220
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Orlando. 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.
Guitar Center OrlandoMusic schoolYesNot stated$220for a 4-lesson packageVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Classical, Flamenco, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop, R&B, Rock and Soul
Phone+14072516659
Websitestores.guitarcenter.com/fl/orlando/777
Advertised price$220 for a 4-lesson package, as written on their site
Orlando School of MusicMusic schoolYesNot stated$37.50per 30-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Country, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop and Rock
Phone+13212818386
Websiteorlandoschoolofmusic.com
Advertised price$37.50 per 30-minute lesson, as written on their site
Music N MoreMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Classical, Country, Gospel, Jazz, Metal, Pop, R&B and Rock
Phone+14078024621
Websitewww.musicnmoreorlando.com
Avalon School of MusicMusic schoolYesNot stated$37.50per 30-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Country, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop and Rock
Phone+14077700323
Websiteavalonschoolofmusic.com
Advertised price$37.50 per 30-minute lesson, as written on their site
East Orlando School of MusicMusic schoolYesNot stated$37.50per 30-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Country, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop and Rock
Phone+14074477272
Websiteeastorlandoschoolofmusic.com
Advertised price$37.50 per 30-minute lesson, as written on their site
Classic Rock School of Music LLC.Music schoolNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Music schoolStyles they listClassical, Gospel, Jazz and Rock
Phone+14073068099
Websiteclassicrockschoolofmusic.com
Elite Music InstructionMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Music & Arts - Orlando Millenia FLMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolPhone+14073450544
Websitestores.musicarts.com/fl/orlando/music-store-5505.html
Mambembé OrlandoIndependent teacherNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Rolando "Ro" LopezIndependent teacherYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Orlando Taiko DojoMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Orlando DrummerMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolWebsitewww.orlandodrummer.com
Before your first lesson
Space and noise are the real constraints in Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL?
Too few teachers in Orlando 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 Orlando.
How many drum teachers are there in Orlando, FL?
We reviewed 12 listings for Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL?
Yes. 10 of the 12 verified listings in Orlando say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Orlando, FL offer online lessons?
Yes. 3 of the 12 verified listings in Orlando teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Orlando, FL?
Between them, the verified teachers in Orlando list Blues, Classical, Country, Flamenco, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop, 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 Orlando, 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.
