Never played before?
7schools
- School of Rock Cincinnati
- Chris Ellison
- Cincinnati Music Academy
- Musicologie Anderson
- and three more below
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 8Seven take complete beginners, three teach online. Last checked 21 August 2026.
- What it costs
- Statewide estimate~$66.67An hour. An Ohio statewide estimate from 27 rates across the state, not a measurement of Cincinnati.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.
- Cincinnati School of Music the transparent pick, one of the few here that publishes a price ($42 per 30-minute lesson).
- Musicologie Anderson the online pick, teaches online as well as in person.
- Chris Ellison 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?
2schools
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Cincinnati. 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 CincinnatiMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Chris EllisonIndependent teacherYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersIndependent teacherStyles they listJazz, Jazz Fusion, Rock and World
Websitewww.nowdrum.com/lessons.html
Cincinnati Music AcademyMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Queen City Music StudioMusic schoolNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Musicologie AndersonMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolStyles they listClassical, Funk, Jazz, Pop and Rock
Phone+15136204923
Cincinnati School of MusicMusic schoolYesNot stated$42per 30-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listCountry, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Pop and Rock
Websitewww.cincinnatischoolofmusic.com
Advertised price$42 per 30-minute lesson, as written on their site
Western Hills MusicMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
The Music SalonMusic schoolYesNot stated$140per month, weekly lessonsVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolPhone+15137082497
Websitewww.themusicsalon.com
Advertised price$140 per month, weekly lessons, as written on their site
Before your first lesson
Space and noise are the real constraints in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, OH?
Too few teachers in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati.
How many drum teachers are there in Cincinnati, OH?
We reviewed 8 listings for Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, OH?
Yes. 7 of the 8 verified listings in Cincinnati say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Cincinnati, OH offer online lessons?
Yes. 3 of the 8 verified listings in Cincinnati teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Cincinnati, OH?
Between them, the verified teachers in Cincinnati list Classical, Country, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Latin, Pop, Rock and World. Styles come from what each teacher publishes about their own lessons.
Do you need your own drum kit to start lessons in Cincinnati, 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.
