Drum Lessons in Maryland

What drum lessons cost across Maryland, and how to find the right teacher.

Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 19 min read

Drum lesson prices across Maryland
Meet teachers
How drum learning works in Maryland
Auditions and events in Maryland
Starting at any age
Finding the right teacher
Drum in Maryland
Area by area
A little drum history in Maryland
Frequently Asked Questions

Drum lesson prices across Maryland

A one-hour drum lesson in Maryland typically costs $68 to $108, and a half hour $36 to $59. Prices change noticeably from town to town. The Frederick area runs highest, up to $122 an hour.

Every town has two guides: a drum lessons guide, with local schools, events and places to play, and a costs guide, with that town's prices in detail.

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Town	30 minutes	One hour	Guides
Baltimore area
Baltimore	$36–$59	$68–$108	Lessons Costs
Columbia	$36–$58	$67–$106	Lessons Costs
Ellicott City	$35–$57	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Glen Burnie	$35–$58	$66–$106	Lessons Costs
Dundalk	$36–$58	$67–$106	Lessons Costs
Towson	$35–$58	$66–$106	Lessons Costs
Severn	$36–$58	$67–$106	Lessons Costs
Bel Air South	$35–$57	$65–$104	Lessons Costs
Odenton	$36–$58	$66–$106	Lessons Costs
Catonsville	$35–$57	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Annapolis	$36–$59	$68–$108	Lessons Costs
Essex	$35–$58	$66–$106	Lessons Costs
Woodlawn	$36–$58	$66–$106	Lessons Costs
Severna Park	$35–$57	$65–$104	Lessons Costs
Owings Mills	$35–$58	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Randallstown	$35–$57	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Pasadena	$35–$57	$65–$104	Lessons Costs
Pikesville	$35–$57	$66–$104	Lessons Costs
Middle River	$35–$57	$65–$104	Lessons Costs
Eldersburg	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Bel Air North	$35–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
Milford Mill	$36–$58	$67–$106	Lessons Costs
Parkville	$36–$59	$67–$107	Lessons Costs
Crofton	$36–$59	$67–$107	Lessons Costs
Perry Hall	$35–$58	$66–$106	Lessons Costs
Ilchester	$35–$57	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Carney	$35–$58	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Lochearn	$36–$58	$67–$106	Lessons Costs
Elkridge	$36–$58	$66–$106	Lessons Costs
Reisterstown	$36–$58	$67–$107	Lessons Costs
North Laurel	$36–$59	$67–$107	Lessons Costs
Edgewood	$34–$56	$64–$102	Lessons Costs
Arnold	$35–$57	$65–$104	Lessons Costs
Cockeysville	$35–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
Arbutus	$35–$57	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Westminster	$36–$58	$67–$106	Lessons Costs
Rosedale	$35–$57	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Maryland City	$35–$58	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Lake Shore	$34–$56	$64–$102	Lessons Costs
Ferndale	$36–$58	$67–$106	Lessons Costs
Aberdeen	$35–$57	$65–$104	Lessons Costs
Parole	$35–$57	$65–$104	Lessons Costs
Brooklyn Park	$35–$58	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Mays Chapel	$35–$57	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Rossville	$35–$57	$65–$104	Lessons Costs
Havre de Grace	$35–$57	$65–$104	Lessons Costs
Joppatowne	$35–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
Overlea	$35–$58	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Honeygo	$35–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
Riviera Beach	$36–$58	$67–$106	Lessons Costs
Annapolis Neck	$35–$57	$65–$104	Lessons Costs
Linthicum	$35–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
Fort Meade	$35–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
White Marsh	$35–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
Bel Air	$35–$57	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Scaggsville	$35–$58	$66–$105	Lessons Costs
Frederick area
Frederick	$38–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Waldorf	$37–$61	$70–$111	Lessons Costs
Germantown	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Silver Spring	$40–$65	$75–$119	Lessons Costs
Gaithersburg	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Bethesda	$39–$64	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Rockville	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Bowie	$38–$62	$71–$114	Lessons Costs
Aspen Hill	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Wheaton	$39–$64	$73–$117	Lessons Costs
North Bethesda	$39–$64	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Potomac	$38–$61	$71–$112	Lessons Costs
Clinton	$37–$60	$69–$110	Lessons Costs
Olney	$38–$61	$71–$112	Lessons Costs
Chillum	$40–$65	$75–$119	Lessons Costs
College Park	$39–$64	$73–$117	Lessons Costs
Montgomery Village	$39–$64	$74–$117	Lessons Costs
Clarksburg	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Laurel	$39–$64	$73–$117	Lessons Costs
South Laurel	$38–$63	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Ballenger Creek	$37–$61	$70–$111	Lessons Costs
Fairland	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Fort Washington	$37–$61	$70–$111	Lessons Costs
Greenbelt	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Landover	$39–$64	$73–$117	Lessons Costs
North Potomac	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Suitland	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Camp Springs	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Langley Park	$41–$66	$76–$122	Lessons Costs
Hyattsville	$39–$64	$74–$117	Lessons Costs
Beltsville	$38–$62	$71–$114	Lessons Costs
Redland	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
East Riverdale	$40–$65	$75–$119	Lessons Costs
Seabrook	$39–$64	$73–$117	Lessons Costs
Oxon Hill	$38–$61	$70–$112	Lessons Costs
Damascus	$37–$60	$69–$110	Lessons Costs
Takoma Park	$40–$64	$74–$118	Lessons Costs
Calverton	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Adelphi	$39–$64	$73–$117	Lessons Costs
White Oak	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Glenmont	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Glassmanor	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Cloverly	$38–$61	$70–$112	Lessons Costs
Hillcrest Heights	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Bensville	$36–$59	$68–$108	Lessons Costs
Summerfield	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Colesville	$38–$62	$71–$114	Lessons Costs
Linganore	$38–$61	$70–$112	Lessons Costs
Accokeek	$35–$58	$66–$106	Lessons Costs
Lake Arbor	$39–$63	$72–$115	Lessons Costs
Urbana	$37–$60	$69–$110	Lessons Costs
Kettering	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Flower Hill	$39–$63	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Glenn Dale	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Brock Hall	$37–$61	$70–$111	Lessons Costs
Green Valley	$36–$59	$68–$108	Lessons Costs
New Carrollton	$40–$64	$74–$118	Lessons Costs
Westphalia	$37–$60	$69–$109	Lessons Costs
Kemp Mill	$39–$64	$73–$116	Lessons Costs
Rosaryville	$37–$60	$69–$109	Lessons Costs
Largo	$38–$62	$71–$114	Lessons Costs
Brandywine	$36–$58	$67–$107	Lessons Costs
Travilah	$37–$59	$68–$109	Lessons Costs
Lanham	$38–$63	$72–$114	Lessons Costs
Mitchellville	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
Friendly	$37–$61	$70–$111	Lessons Costs
Walker Mill	$38–$62	$71–$113	Lessons Costs
La Plata	$37–$60	$69–$109	Lessons Costs
Forestville	$38–$61	$70–$112	Lessons Costs
Hagerstown area
Hagerstown	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Halfway	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Lexington Park area
Lexington Park	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
California	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Other Maryland towns
Cambridge	$34–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
Cumberland	$35–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
Easton	$35–$56	$65–$103	Lessons Costs
Elkton	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Ocean Pines	$34–$56	$64–$102	Lessons Costs
Salisbury	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs

Meet a Drum Teacher in Maryland Before Weekly Lessons

The free first lesson is a low-pressure way to meet the teacher, try live online drum instruction, and decide whether weekly lessons feel right for you or your child in Maryland.

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How drum learning works in Maryland

How does drum fit school music in Maryland?

Maryland school band is the main school route for young drummers, but access begins at different grades by district. Montgomery County Public Schools begins band instruction in grade 4, and Prince George’s County Public Schools says most students start instrumental music in fourth grade; Anne Arundel County Public Schools offers band lessons in grades 4 and 5 at Brooklyn Park Elementary. Howard County Public School System and Harford County Public Schools also begin in grade 4, while Wicomico County Public Schools offers band in middle school, grades 6 through 8. Drums fit within school band percussion, though families generally furnish instruments in Prince George’s County.

When school music starts in Maryland districts

Montgomery County Public SchoolsBand4

Prince George’s County Public SchoolsInstrumental music4

Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsBand at brooklyn park elementary4

Howard County Public School SystemBand4

Frederick County Public SchoolsElementary school band4

Harford County Public SchoolsInstrumental music, including band4

Talbot County Public SchoolsBand at white marsh elementary4

Worcester County Public SchoolsBeginning band at berlin intermediate school5

Who runs what for Maryland drummers?

Maryland’s main student route is run by the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA), which supports district and state solo and ensemble festivals and auditions for All State Ensembles. For a drummer, solo and ensemble is the clear state-level path: percussion is included, while the ensemble auditions depend on school music educators and their nominations. The Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA) offers student festivals, competitions, recitals, and examinations, giving students another performance context. These roles differ, so the MMEA route matters most for a school drummer seeking state recognition.

Who runs what in Maryland

Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA)

Runs: Runs district and state solo festivals and All State auditions.
For: School music students, with eligibility rules by event.

Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA)

Runs: Offers student competitions, festivals, recitals, and examinations.
For: Students participating through its teacher network.

Maryland Band Directors Association (MBDA)

Runs: Supports band educators and helps guide student events.
For: Band educators and their students.

Maryland Choral Educators Association (MCEA)

Runs: Supports choral educators and helps guide student events.
For: Choral educators and their students.

Maryland Orchestra Directors Association (MODA)

Runs: Supports orchestra educators and helps guide student events.
For: Orchestra educators and their students.

Auditions and events in Maryland

How does a drummer reach Maryland's top student honors?

Maryland’s clearest state honor route for a drummer is the district Solo & Ensemble Festival followed by the MMEA State Solo & Ensemble Festival. Students in grades 6–12 must attend a Maryland public, parochial, or independent school and participate in a school band, chorus, orchestra class, or school-sponsored ensemble. A Superior rating on grade 2 through 6 music at a 2026–27 district festival qualifies a student to register for the state event, where percussion is included and instrument requests are made during registration. The district festivals are typically in winter or spring. State registration is due March 17, 2027, with late registration through March 31, and the festival is May 15 at Towson University’s Center for the Arts. MMEA also holds All State auditions for nominated students.

The drum route in Maryland, step by step

District festivalGrades 6–12 students begin at a district Solo & Ensemble Festival, typically held in winter or spring.
State registrationRegistration for the 2027 festival is due March 17; late registration runs March 18–31.
State festivalThe 2027 State Solo & Ensemble Festival takes place May 15.

The Maryland drum year

AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul

Maryland All State AuditionsMaryland Music Educators AssociationStart the piece Apr to Jul

Start the piece Apr to JulOct 28 to Nov 4

2027 State Solo & Ensemble FestivalMaryland Music Educators AssociationStart the piece Nov to Feb

Start the piece Nov to FebMay 15

Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

Maryland’s State Solo & Ensemble Festival asks percussionists to perform from the MMEA State Repertoire Lists, using grade 2 through 6 music for the qualifying district performance. A state performance is limited to 10 minutes, and an adjudicator chooses an excerpt if the composition runs longer. The state event does not require scales or sight-reading, but any published accompaniment must be included, live or recorded. A focused weekly lesson plan usually needs three to six months for an event piece, giving a student time to strengthen the sticking, tempo, and musical control that make the performance secure.

Homeschool and private school students

Homeschool musicians have another ensemble option in Silver Spring: Maryland Christian Youth Band and Orchestra offers band and orchestra groups at multiple levels for homeschool and after-school players. For drums, a group setting can build the listening and timing that make playing with others rewarding, while private lessons give you or your child focused time on technique and individual goals.

Starting at any age

Starting a child on drum

Drums suit a child who can keep a steady beat, listen closely, and coordinate both hands, and many children can begin with basic rhythm work before school band starts. That timing matters in Maryland because several large districts begin band in grade 4, so private lessons can build pulse, stick control, and music reading before a child joins. Lessons also fill in skills that a group rehearsal cannot teach one student at a time, then help your child handle school parts with more confidence.

A teen in Maryland

A teen who starts in Maryland can build toward school band percussion and the state solo route at the same time. The main calendar runs from district solo and ensemble festivals, typically held in winter or spring, to the State Solo & Ensemble Festival in May; school music educators also nominate students for All State auditions. Weekly one-on-one lessons fit that school-year rhythm by giving a teen a steady place to develop a solo while keeping up with ensemble parts and other school commitments.

Starting or coming back as an adult

Adults in Maryland can play percussion with community groups, and it is not too late to start or return to drums. The New Horizons Band of Hagerstown welcomes adults and all ages on every instrument without an audition, and the Williamsport Community Band welcomes students and adults without joining requirements. Both give a drummer a way to make music with others while building confidence. A dedicated teacher meets you where you are, whether you are learning your first beat or getting comfortable again after time away.

Finding the right teacher

What should a good drum teacher do?

A strong drum teacher builds dependable time, relaxed technique, reading, and control across the drum set and percussion instruments a student encounters in school. For a Maryland student preparing a solo, the teacher should also help shape a grade-appropriate piece into a focused performance, while an adult beginner may need a different pace and repertoire. Training matters, but the fit matters just as much: a child may need clear structure, while a teen or adult may want more choice in musical style. Lesson With You teachers hold at least a bachelor’s degree in percussion, and you can choose a teacher or ask us to recommend one.

How do live online drum lessons work?

A live Zoom drum lesson works when the teacher can see your hands, sticks, posture, and instrument setup, and hear the attack, rhythm, and dynamics clearly. A camera aimed across the kit and a reliable connection help the teacher give real-time feedback; practice pads are useful when a full kit is not practical. In Baltimore or Summerfield, you get the same one-on-one weekly lesson and the same choice of teachers. Online lessons remove the commute and let you work with the teacher who fits, while a consistent weekly time makes practice easier to sustain.

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Drum in Maryland

Where to hear drum

Across Maryland, students can hear percussion in several settings beyond a full orchestra. In Baltimore, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs classical, popular, and celebration concerts in Baltimore and North Bethesda; college students can use its Student Select pass or seek same-day rush tickets. The Baltimore Chamber Orchestra gives Sunday afternoon concerts in Baltimore, with free tickets for students who have valid ID, subject to availability. In Hagerstown, the Hagerstown Municipal Band offers free Sunday evening summer concerts, usually beginning in June.

Where to play with others

Maryland offers distinct ways for drummers to play with others, from auditioned youth orchestras to open jams. The Maryland Symphony Youth Orchestra in Hagerstown and Howard County Youth Orchestra in Columbia include percussion auditions, while the Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance open jam in Hollywood centers on old-time music with traditional instruments. In Easton, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship acoustic folk jam welcomes people to lead a tune, join in, or listen. A school band remains a practical starting point for students who want ensemble experience before seeking an auditioned group.

Drum around Maryland, area by area

Baltimore area

In Baltimore, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra offers students $10 same-day rush tickets when available, so a young drummer can hear percussion in classical and popular programs. College students can also use a Student Select pass for season concerts. In Westminster, Carroll Community College presents free student ensemble concerts, including a Rock ’N’ Roll Ensemble performance, giving families another way to hear student musicians play together.

Town guides: Baltimore, Columbia, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Dundalk, Towson, Severn, Bel Air South

Hagerstown area

Hagerstown families can hear the Hagerstown Municipal Band’s free Sunday evening concerts in summer, usually beginning the second Sunday in June. The band setting lets a young drummer hear percussion working within an ensemble, while the outdoor concerts make a relaxed first listening experience.

School year: Aug 25 to Jun 8, 41 lesson weeks (Washington County Public Schools)
Town guides: Hagerstown, Martinsburg, Halfway

Salisbury area

In Salisbury, students can hear the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra for $5 at most concerts, and children may attend its Children’s Concert free with an adult. Those performances let young drummers hear orchestral percussion supporting the full ensemble, rather than carrying the whole piece. For a first concert experience, the Children’s Concert is a simple place to begin.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 11, 39 lesson weeks (Wicomico County Public Schools)
Town guides: Salisbury

Lexington Park area

Families in the Lexington Park area can connect with student ensemble opportunities in Bryans Road through the Charles County Youth Orchestra, which welcomes students ages 7–18, including students from St. Mary's County and other counties. Its membership gives a young percussionist a possible route into ensemble playing alongside private study. The group’s audition process offers a clear next step for students ready to play with an orchestra.

School year: Aug 26 to Jun 16, 40 lesson weeks (St. Mary's County Public Schools)
Town guides: Lexington Park, California

Cumberland area

Cumberland has both ensemble and listening opportunities. The Potomac Concert Band welcomes players at high-school ability or above, with an audition sometimes required, so a mature student drummer can work toward community performance. For concerts, Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series offers free Thursday events from June through August, and Sunday in the Park brings free weekly live music from May through September.

Town guides: Cumberland

Easton area

In Easton, the Mid-Shore Community Band is an all-volunteer ensemble for adults and approved high school students, with participation shaped by the group’s instrumentation needs. Rehearsing with a community band gives a percussionist a chance to support music from inside the ensemble, rather than only listening from the audience.

School year: Aug 24 to Jun 14, 40 lesson weeks (Talbot County Public Schools)
Town guides: Easton

Cambridge area

Cambridge families can hear live music at Christ Episcopal Church’s fall and winter concert series, which has free admission, or at Groove City Culture Fest’s free Main Stage concert. The Mid-Shore Community Band also welcomes adults and qualified high school juniors or seniors, subject to its instrumentation needs, giving a drummer a possible way to join local ensemble playing when the group has room for percussion.

Town guides: Cambridge

Ocean Pines area

In Ocean Pines, families can hear free concerts at Ocean City’s Sunset Park Party Nights on Thursdays in July and August, with free admission and parking. The series gives families an outdoor listening option during summer, with percussion as part of a broad live-music program.

School year: Aug 31 to Jun 11, 39 lesson weeks (Worcester County Public Schools)
Town guides: Ocean Pines

A little drum history in Maryland

Maryland has a continuing connection to drum making and percussion performance. Baltimore Drum Company founder and designer Keith Larsen has made handcrafted American drums since establishing the company in 1986, and Maryland-based 1710 Percussion began as a drum-building hobby in 2012 and makes stave snare drums and custom kits. At the Fair Hill Scottish Games in Elkton, individual piping and drumming contests lead into pipe band and drum major competitions. For a student, these examples show that drums belong both to careful craft and to public ensemble traditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a good drum teacher in Maryland?

Choose a teacher who can build rhythm, technique, reading, and the percussion skills your goal requires, while matching your age and learning style. Lesson With You offers live weekly Zoom lessons with teachers who hold at least a bachelor’s degree in percussion, and you can choose one or ask us to recommend a fit.

Do live video drum lessons really work?

Yes, live video lessons work well when the teacher can see your hands and setup and hear your playing clearly. A camera aimed across the kit lets a teacher give immediate feedback, and you avoid a commute while meeting weekly with a teacher who fits.

When do Maryland schools start teaching drums?

Many Maryland districts begin band in grade 4, including Montgomery, Prince George’s, Howard, and Harford counties. Some routes start later, such as Wicomico County middle schools, where band serves grades 6 through 8.

How does a drummer reach Maryland's top student honors?

The clearest state route is the MMEA District Solo & Ensemble Festival followed by the State Solo & Ensemble Festival. A student in grades 6–12 needs a Superior rating on grade 2 through 6 music at the district event and must meet school ensemble eligibility rules.

Can homeschool students enter Maryland music contests?

The MMEA State Solo & Ensemble Festival requires students to attend a Maryland public, parochial, or independent school and participate in a school music class or sponsored ensemble. Maryland Christian Youth Band and Orchestra in Silver Spring offers homeschool and after-school musicians another route to play with groups.

What age should a child start drum lessons?

A child can begin when they are ready to listen, keep a simple beat, and coordinate movement, often before school band begins. Since several Maryland districts start band in grade 4, private lessons can help build steady rhythm and basic technique ahead of that entry point.

Is it too late to learn drums as an adult in Maryland?

No, adults can start or return to drums at any age, and Maryland has community groups that welcome adult musicians. The New Horizons Band of Hagerstown takes players without auditions, while a private teacher can set a pace that fits your goals.

How much are drum lessons in Maryland?

Drum lessons in Maryland typically cost about $80 an hour, or $36 to $59 for a half hour. Lesson With You charges per lesson with no term to sign up for, and the first lesson is free.

Drum lesson prices across Maryland

Meet a Drum Teacher in Maryland Before Weekly Lessons

Find Your Next Drum Instructor in Maryland

Colin Rosso

Eric Weidman

How drum learning works in Maryland

How does drum fit school music in Maryland?

Who runs what for Maryland drummers?

Auditions and events in Maryland

How does a drummer reach Maryland's top student honors?

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

Homeschool and private school students

Starting at any age

Starting a child on drum

A teen in Maryland

Starting or coming back as an adult

Finding the right teacher

What should a good drum teacher do?

How do live online drum lessons work?

Drum in Maryland

Where to hear drum

Where to play with others

Drum around Maryland, area by area

Baltimore area

Hagerstown area

Salisbury area

Lexington Park area

Cumberland area

Easton area

Cambridge area

Ocean Pines area

A little drum history in Maryland

Start Drum Lessons With a Free Trial

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Frequently Asked Questions