Never played before?
4schools
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 4Four take complete beginners. Last checked 18 August 2026.
- What it costs
- Statewide estimate~$55An hour. An Ohio statewide estimate, not a measurement of Akron.How we calculate thisWhat drum lessons usually cost, nationally
How many schools for you
Not a ranking. Each count is everyone whose own site says they do this.
Want to know the price first?
1school
- BSM Drums LLC $40
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Akron. 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.
Loud & Clear Music SchoolMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 18 August 2026
Firefly Music SchoolMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 18 August 2026
BSM Drums LLCMusic schoolYesNot stated$40per 60-minute lessonVerified 18 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolPhone+19135224629
Websitebsmdrums.com
Advertised price$40 per 60-minute lesson, as written on their site
Trillium Schools of MusicMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 18 August 2026
Before your first lesson
Space and noise are the real constraints in Akron, 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 Akron, OH?
Too few teachers in Akron publish a rate for a local figure, so this is an Ohio statewide estimate of around $55 an hour, not a measurement of Akron.
How many drum teachers are there in Akron, OH?
We reviewed 4 listings for Akron, 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 Akron, OH?
Yes. 4 of the 4 verified listings in Akron say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
What drumming styles can you learn in Akron, OH?
Between them, the verified teachers in Akron list jazz and rock. Styles come from what each teacher publishes about their own lessons.
Do you need your own drum kit to start lessons in Akron, OH?
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.
