Never played before?
2schools
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 3Two 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 Cleveland.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 learn from home?
3schools
Each one publishes online lessons as well as in person.
The record
Every verified listing in Cleveland. 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.
Musicologie Cleveland HeightsMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolStyles they listClassical, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock
Phone+12162606006
The Music SettlementMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolStyles they listBluegrass, Classical, Jazz and Rock
Phone+12163771410
Websitewww.themusicsettlement.org
Tom FreerIndependent teacherNot statedYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Teaches onlineIndependent teacherWebsitefreerpercussion.com
Before your first lesson
Space and noise are the real constraints in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH?
Too few teachers in Cleveland 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 Cleveland.
How many drum teachers are there in Cleveland, OH?
We reviewed 3 listings for Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH?
Yes. 2 of the 3 verified listings in Cleveland say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Cleveland, OH offer online lessons?
Yes. 3 of the 3 verified listings in Cleveland teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Cleveland, OH?
Between them, the verified teachers in Cleveland list Bluegrass, Classical, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Musical Theatre, 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 Cleveland, 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.
