Never played before?
2schools
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 3Two take complete beginners, two teach online. Last checked 16 September 2026.
- What it costs
- Statewide estimate~$66.67An hour. An Ohio statewide estimate from 27 rates across the state, not a measurement of Athens.How we calculate thisWhat drum lessons usually cost, nationallyWhat drum lessons cost in other states
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?
1school
- Drew Krag Music $240
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Athens. 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.
Drew Krag MusicIndependent teacherYesYes$240for a 4-lesson packageVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineIndependent teacherStyles they listBlues, Bluegrass, Funk, Jazz and Rock
Phone+17402377172
Websiteathensmusicteacher.com
Advertised price$240 for a 4-lesson package, as written on their site
Ryan SwansonIndependent teacherYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineIndependent teacherWebsitewww.rswansonpercussion.com
Athens Community Music SchoolMusic schoolNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 16 September 2026
Music schoolStyles they listClassical, Country, Folk, Jazz, Pop and Rock
Phone+17405934241
Websitewww.ohio.edu/fine-arts/music/athens-community-music-school
Before your first lesson
Space is rarely the constraint around Athens; distance to a teacher is. Start on a practice pad and sticks, and ask whether your teacher offers online lessons, since that is often the difference between weekly and monthly out here.
Straight answers
How much do drum lessons cost in Athens, OH?
Too few teachers in Athens publish a rate for a local figure, so this is an Ohio statewide estimate of around $66.67 an hour, from 27 rates across the state, not a measurement of Athens.
How many drum teachers are there in Athens, OH?
We reviewed 3 listings for Athens, 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 Athens, OH?
Yes. 2 of the 3 verified listings in Athens say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Athens, OH offer online lessons?
Yes. 2 of the 3 verified listings in Athens teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Athens, OH?
Between them, the verified teachers in Athens list Bluegrass, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk, 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 Athens, OH?
No. A practice pad and sticks will cover your first lessons. Space and neighbours are rarely the constraint here; distance to a teacher is the more common one, which is why online lessons matter more in this part of the state.
