Never played before?
11schools
- Guitar Center Tampa $220
- School of Rock Tampa
- School of Rock Tampa North
- Tampa Music School
- and seven more below
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 13Eleven take complete beginners, six 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 Tampa.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.
- Citrus Park Music School the transparent pick, one of the few here that publishes a price ($37.50 per 30-minute lesson).
- Creative Keys Music School the online pick, teaches online as well as in person.
- Excel 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?
6schools
- School of Rock Tampa
- School of Rock Tampa North
- Tampa Music School
- Creative Keys Music School $36
- and two more below
Each one publishes online lessons as well as in person.
Want to know the price first?
4schools
- Creative Keys Music School $36
- Citrus Park Music School $37.50
- Westchase Music School $37.50
- Guitar Center Tampa $220
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Tampa. 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 TampaMusic schoolYesNot stated$220for a 4-lesson packageVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listR&B and Soul
Phone+18667610244
Websitestores.guitarcenter.com/fl/tampa/775
Advertised price$220 for a 4-lesson package, as written on their site
School of Rock TampaMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
School of Rock Tampa NorthMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Tampa Music SchoolMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Classical, Country, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Metal and Rock
Phone+18138379245
Stand Out School of MusicMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
TC DRUMSMusic schoolNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
The Music BoxMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Citrus Park Music SchoolMusic schoolYesNot stated$37.50per 30-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Country, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop and Rock
Phone+18134187953
Websitecitrusparkmusicschool.com
Advertised price$37.50 per 30-minute lesson, as written on their site
Creative Keys Music SchoolMusic schoolYesYes$36per 30-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Classical, Country, Electronic, Funk, Jazz, Metal, Pop and Rock
Phone+18138257409
Websitewww.creativekeysinc.com
Advertised price$36 per 30-minute lesson, as written on their site
Westchase Music SchoolMusic schoolYesNot stated$37.50per 30-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Country, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop and Rock
Phone+18139250102
Websitewestchasemusicschool.com
Advertised price$37.50 per 30-minute lesson, as written on their site
Sgammato MusicMusic schoolNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Music schoolStyles they listBlues, Bluegrass, Classical, Folk, Funk, Pop and Rock
Websitesgammatomusic.com
Excel MusicMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolStyles they listClassical, Country, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Rock
Websitewww.excelmusic.org
Tom Kelly GuitarIndependent teacherYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineIndependent teacherWebsitetomkellyguitar.com
Before your first lesson
Space and noise are the real constraints in Tampa, 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 Tampa, FL?
Too few teachers in Tampa 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 Tampa.
How many drum teachers are there in Tampa, FL?
We reviewed 13 listings for Tampa, 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 Tampa, FL?
Yes. 11 of the 13 verified listings in Tampa say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Tampa, FL offer online lessons?
Yes. 6 of the 13 verified listings in Tampa teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Tampa, FL?
Between them, the verified teachers in Tampa list Bluegrass, Blues, Classical, Country, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Gospel, Hip-Hop, 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 Tampa, 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.
