Never played before?
11schools
- Guitar Center Central Dallas $250
- School of Rock Dallas
- School of Rock North Dallas
- Jeff Hennen $50
- and seven more below
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 14Eleven take complete beginners, six teach online. Last checked 21 August 2026.
- What it costs
- Statewide estimate~$57.50An hour. A Texas statewide estimate from 28 rates across the state, not a measurement of Dallas.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.
- Christian Dorn Music the transparent pick, one of the few here that publishes a price ($90 per 60-minute lesson).
- Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts the online pick, teaches online as well as in person.
- Dallas Percussion 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?
6schools
- School of Rock Dallas
- School of Rock North Dallas
- Dallas Music Academy
- The Dallas School of Music
- and two more below
Each one publishes online lessons as well as in person.
Want to know the price first?
4schools
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Dallas. 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 Central DallasMusic schoolYesNot stated$250for a 4-lesson packageVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Metal, Pop, Punk, R&B, Rock and Soul
Phone+18667610244
Websitestores.guitarcenter.com/tx/dallas/444
Advertised price$250 for a 4-lesson package, as written on their site
School of Rock DallasMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
School of Rock North DallasMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Jeff HennenIndependent teacherYesNot stated$50per 45-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersIndependent teacherPhone+12144573786
Websitewww.dallasdrumlessons.com
Advertised price$50 per 45-minute lesson, as written on their site
Top Shelf Drum LessonsIndependent teacherNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Independent teacherWebsitewww.topshelfdrumlessons.com
Lake Highlands School of MusicMusic schoolNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Dallas Music AcademyMusic schoolNot statedYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Teaches onlineMusic schoolStyles they listClassical, Jazz, R&B and Rock
Phone+12147896677
Websitewww.dallasmusicacademy.com
Dallas PercussionMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
The Dallas School of MusicMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Lone Star Music AcademyMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Classical, Country, Gospel, Jazz, Metal, Pop and Rock
Phone+19726913311
Websitewww.lonestarmusicacademy.com
Dallas Academy of Music & Performing ArtsMusic schoolYesYesNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Rodman Steele StudioMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolWebsiterodmansteele.com
Dallas Piano AcademyMusic schoolYesNot stated$40per 30-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Country, Funk, Jazz, Pop and Rock
Phone+12143434804
Websitedallaspianoacademy.com
Advertised price$40 per 30-minute lesson, as written on their site
Christian Dorn MusicIndependent teacherYesYes$90per 60-minute lessonVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineIndependent teacherStyles they listCountry, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Pop and Rock
Websitewww.christiandornmusic.com
Advertised price$90 per 60-minute lesson, as written on their site
Before your first lesson
Space and noise are the real constraints in Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX?
Too few teachers in Dallas publish a rate for a local figure, so this is a Texas statewide estimate of around $57.50 an hour, from 28 rates across the state, not a measurement of Dallas.
How many drum teachers are there in Dallas, TX?
We reviewed 14 listings for Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX?
Yes. 11 of the 14 verified listings in Dallas say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Dallas, TX offer online lessons?
Yes. 6 of the 14 verified listings in Dallas teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Dallas, TX?
Between them, the verified teachers in Dallas list Bluegrass, Blues, Classical, Country, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Metal, Pop, Punk, R&B, 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 Dallas, TX?
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.
