Never played before?
2schools
Each one says on its own site that it takes complete beginners.
- Verified listings
- 4Two take complete beginners, one teaches online. Last checked 21 August 2026.
- What it costs
- Statewide estimate~$57.50An hour. A Texas statewide estimate from 24 rates across the state, not a measurement of Waco.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?
1school
Each one publishes online lessons as well as in person.
Want to know the price first?
2schools
Each one publishes a price on its own site.
The record
Every verified listing in Waco. 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.
Music & Arts - Waco TXMusic schoolYesNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersMusic schoolPhone+12546629150
Barnard MusicMusic schoolNot statedNot statedNot publishedVerified 21 August 2026
Music schoolStyles they listBlues, Classical, Country, Funk, Gospel, Jazz and Rock
Websitebarnardmusic.net
Guitar Center LessonsMusic schoolYesYes$210for a 4-lesson packageVerified 21 August 2026
Takes beginnersTeaches onlineMusic schoolStyles they listBlues, Classical, Country, Folk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop, R&B, Rock and Soul
Phone+18667610244
Websitestores.guitarcenter.com/tx/waco/497/lessons
Advertised price$210 for a 4-lesson package, as written on their site
Cardinal Music EducationMusic schoolNot statedNot stated$99per month, weekly lessonsVerified 21 August 2026
Music schoolPhone+12546447249
Websitecardinalmusiceducation.com
Advertised price$99 per month, weekly lessons, as written on their site
Before your first lesson
You probably have somewhere in Waco to put a kit eventually, but a practice pad and sticks will carry your first months just fine. Agree practice hours with the household before a kit arrives, since that is what quietly ends most beginners' playing.
Straight answers
How much do drum lessons cost in Waco, TX?
Too few teachers in Waco publish a rate for a local figure, so this is a Texas statewide estimate of around $57.50 an hour, from 24 rates across the state, not a measurement of Waco.
How many drum teachers are there in Waco, TX?
We reviewed 4 listings for Waco, 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 Waco, TX?
Yes. 2 of the 4 verified listings in Waco say they teach complete beginners, with no prior experience and no kit of your own.
Do drum teachers in Waco, TX offer online lessons?
Yes. 1 of the 4 verified listings in Waco teach online as well as in person.
What drumming styles can you learn in Waco, TX?
Between them, the verified teachers in Waco list Blues, Classical, Country, Folk, Funk, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop, 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 Waco, TX?
No. A practice pad and a pair of sticks are enough for your first lessons. There is usually room here for an acoustic kit in a garage or basement later on, so it is worth agreeing practice hours with the household before one arrives.
