The Drum Map

Drum lessons inNashville

16 schools and teachers in Nashville teach drums, and we confirmed every one of them on a page the business controls. Too few teachers in Nashville 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 Nashville.

Verified listings
1613 take complete beginners, six 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 Nashville.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.

How many schools for you

Not a ranking. Each count is everyone whose own site says they do this.

The record

Every verified listing in Nashville. 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.

Before your first lesson

Space and noise are the real constraints in Nashville, 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.

Choosing a kit for where you live

Straight answers

How much do drum lessons cost in Nashville, TN?

Too few teachers in Nashville 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 Nashville.

How we calculate this

How many drum teachers are there in Nashville, TN?

We reviewed 16 listings for Nashville, 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.

How we choose and verify listings

Can a complete beginner take drum lessons in Nashville, TN?

Yes. 13 of the 16 verified listings in Nashville say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.

Do drum teachers in Nashville, TN offer online lessons?

Yes. 6 of the 16 verified listings in Nashville teach online as well as in person.

What drumming styles can you learn in Nashville, TN?

Between them, the verified teachers in Nashville list Blues, Classical, Country, Funk, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Musical Theatre, Pop, 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 Nashville, 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.

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