Never played before?
4schools
- School of Rock Memphis
- School of Rock Wolfchase
- Memphis Music Academy $150
- Drums Unlimited Renegades of Rhythm
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 5Four take complete beginners, three teach online. Last checked 21 August 2026.
- What it costs
- Statewide estimate~$60An hour. A Tennessee statewide estimate from 16 rates across the state, not a measurement of Memphis.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.
- Memphis Music Academy the transparent pick, one of the few here that publishes a price ($150 per month, weekly lessons).
- School of Rock Memphis the online pick, teaches online as well as in person.
- Drums Unlimited Renegades of Rhythm 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?
1school
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Memphis. 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 MemphisMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
School of Rock WolfchaseMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Memphis Music AcademyMusic schoolYesNot stated$150per month, weekly lessonsVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Classical, Country, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Metal, Pop and Rock
Phone+19012134262
Websitewww.memphismusicacademy.com
Advertised price$150 per month, weekly lessons, as written on their site
Visible Music CollegeMusic schoolNot statedYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Drums Unlimited Renegades of RhythmIndependent teacherYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersIndependent teacherStyles they listFunk, Jazz, Latin and Rock
Websitedrumsunlimited.org
Before your first lesson
Space and noise are the real constraints in Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN?
Too few teachers in Memphis publish a rate for a local figure, so this is a Tennessee statewide estimate of around $60 an hour, from 16 rates across the state, not a measurement of Memphis.
How many drum teachers are there in Memphis, TN?
We reviewed 5 listings for Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN?
Yes. 4 of the 5 verified listings in Memphis say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Memphis, TN offer online lessons?
Yes. 3 of the 5 verified listings in Memphis teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Memphis, TN?
Between them, the verified teachers in Memphis list Blues, Classical, Country, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Metal, 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 Memphis, TN?
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.
