Online Beginner Drum Lessons Lessons with Expert Teachers

Early drumming progress comes from three things: a relaxed grip, steady time, and coordination between hands and feet. Beginner-focused teachers spend the first lessons on those foundations, using a practice pad or an electronic kit if an acoustic kit isn't practical where you live.

Online drum lessons work because your teacher can watch your stick height, posture, and foot technique on camera and correct them immediately — the kinds of habits that are hardest to unlearn later.

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Meet our beginner drums teachers

8 vetted beginner drums teachers.

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Elena Bonomo

Founding Teacher

5.0(3 reviews)

DrumsPercussion

SIX on BroadwayLate Night With Seth Meyers

Elena is a drummer, percussionist and music educator and holds a B.M. from Berklee College of Music. She most recently originated the drum chair for SIX on Broadway. Other credits include: Waitress (1st National Tour), Black Swan, SIX (ART), A Strange Loop (2020 Pulitzer Prize Winner) and The Hello Girls (Off Broadway). She has been featured as a guest drummer with the 8G Band on Late Night With Seth Meyers. Elena is currently accepting new students at her virtual drum studio.

$125 / lesson

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John Edwin Odom

Founding Teacher

5.0(6 reviews)

Drums

Completed Drum Set Fundamentals course with Berklee College in 2012Completed the Introduction to Music Theory with Valencia College in 2014

John makes learning to play the drums fun and exciting. His students learn to play and he challenges them to keep improving their craft.

$50 / lesson

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Pierre Luc Lalonde

Founding Teacher

0.0(0 reviews)

Drums

BMusMMus

Pierre Luc is a music professional, drummer, producer and educator. He is known for his professionalism, attention to details and work ethic. He has studied with some of the best musicians and educators in the world and is looking to share his passion and skills with his students. Lessons available in French, English and Brasilian Portuguese.

$60 / lesson

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Dr. Jose Rosa

Founding Teacher

0.0(0 reviews)

DrumsPercussion

Doctor of EducationMaster of Music

Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Dr. Jose M. Rosa began playing percussion at age five. Dr. Rosa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Central Florida, a Master of Music in Music Technology and Game Audio Production from Southern Utah University, a Doctor of Education in Applied Learning Science from the University of Miami, and a Master of Education in Global Education from Arizona State University.

$80 / lesson

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