Never played before?
5schools
- Guitar Center Dayton $220
- Reb Bilinski
- Dr. Dave Zeppettella
- Miami Valley Pipes and Drums
- and one more below
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 7Five take complete beginners, one teaches online. Last checked 18 August 2026.
- What it costs
- Statewide estimate~$55An hour. An Ohio statewide estimate, not a measurement of Dayton.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.
- Guitar Center Dayton the transparent pick, one of the few here that publishes a price ($220 for a 4-lesson package).
- Dr. Dave Zeppettella 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
- Guitar Center Dayton $220
Each one publishes online lessons as well as in person.
Want to know the price first?
2schools
- Tim Hobbs $60
- Guitar Center Dayton $220
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Dayton. 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.
Guitar Center DaytonMusic schoolYesYes$220for a 4-lesson packageVerified 18 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolStyles they listblues, classical, country, folk, hip-hop, jazz, latin, metal, pop, rnb, rock and soul
Phone+18664987882
Websitestores.guitarcenter.com/oh/dayton/618
Advertised price$220 for a 4-lesson package, as written on their site
Tim HobbsIndependent teacherNot statedNot stated$60per 60-minute lessonVerified 18 August 2026
Independent teacherStyles they listblues, classical, folk, jazz, metal, pop and rock
Phone+19375595653
Websitewww.musiclessonsenglewoodohio.com
Advertised price$60 per 60-minute lesson, as written on their site
Sand Dollar MusicMusic schoolNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 18 August 2026
Reb BilinskiIndependent teacherYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 18 August 2026
Takes beginnersIndependent teacherWebsitewww.rebbilinski.com
Dr. Dave ZeppettellaIndependent teacherYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 18 August 2026
Miami Valley Pipes and DrumsMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 18 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolWebsitemvpipesdrums.org
McCutcheon MusicMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 18 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listjazz and latin
Phone+19374352900
Websitemccutcheonmusic.com
Before your first lesson
Space and noise are the real constraints in Dayton, 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 Dayton, OH?
Too few teachers in Dayton publish a rate for a local figure, so this is an Ohio statewide estimate of around $55 an hour, not a measurement of Dayton.
How many drum teachers are there in Dayton, OH?
We reviewed 7 listings for Dayton, 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 Dayton, OH?
Yes. 5 of the 7 verified listings in Dayton say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Dayton, OH offer online lessons?
Yes. 1 of the 7 verified listings in Dayton teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Dayton, OH?
Between them, the verified teachers in Dayton list blues, classical, country, folk, hip hop, jazz, latin, metal, pop, rnb, rock and soul. Styles come from what each teacher publishes about their own lessons.
Do you need your own drum kit to start lessons in Dayton, 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.
