Never played before?
4schools
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 5Four take complete beginners, one teaches online. Last checked 19 August 2026.
- What it costs
- Statewide estimate~$52.5An hour. A Michigan statewide estimate, not a measurement of Ann Arbor.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.
- Tom Twiss Drum Studio the transparent pick, one of the few here that publishes a price ($35 per 30-minute lesson).
- School of Rock Ann Arbor the online pick, teaches online as well as in person.
- Dixboro Music Academy 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?
1school
Each one publishes online lessons as well as in person.
Want to know the price first?
1school
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Ann Arbor. 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 Ann ArborMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 19 August 2026
Tom Twiss Drum StudioIndependent teacherYesNot stated$35per 30-minute lessonVerified 19 August 2026
Takes beginnersIndependent teacherStyles they listblues, classical, country, funk, jazz and rock
Phone+15174106568
Websitetom-twiss.com
Advertised price$35 per 30-minute lesson, as written on their site
Oz's MusicMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 19 August 2026
Dixboro Music AcademyMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 19 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listpop and rock
Phone+17344180640
Websitewww.dixboromusicacademy.com
Little Bands SchoolMusic schoolNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 19 August 2026
Before your first lesson
Space and noise are the real constraints in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor, MI?
Too few teachers in Ann Arbor publish a rate for a local figure, so this is a Michigan statewide estimate of around $52.5 an hour, not a measurement of Ann Arbor.
How many drum teachers are there in Ann Arbor, MI?
We reviewed 5 listings for Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor, MI?
Yes. 4 of the 5 verified listings in Ann Arbor say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Ann Arbor, MI offer online lessons?
Yes. 1 of the 5 verified listings in Ann Arbor teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Ann Arbor, MI?
Between them, the verified teachers in Ann Arbor list blues, classical, country, funk, jazz, pop and rock. Styles come from what each teacher publishes about their own lessons.
Do you need your own drum kit to start lessons in Ann Arbor, MI?
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.
