Drum lessons

for kids & adults

Our private drum lessons are designed to give you a customized learning experience with a master drum instructor. Available for all ages, skill levels, and music interests, you’ll get one-on-one guidance and a roadmap to help you achieve your personal goals as a musician.

We Build better Drummers

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Your love of drumming is what led you here. Maybe you have dreams of learning your favorite songs, improvising like a pro, or playing in a band. Whatever your musical goals are, we’re here to help. 

Loudlands began in 2015 as Boston Drum Lessons and has been teaching drummers (more than 1,000 of them!) how to rock since day one. Whether you want to crush the basics, learn how to perform, or move from beginner to intermediate to advanced, we have the skills, knowledge and process to get you there. 

All drum lessons include:

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Rhythm
& theory

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Technique & mobility around the drumset

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The foundation of learning songs

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How to play beats and grooves

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Composition & improvisation

 PRIVATE LESSONS

Learn to play the drums

drum and cymbal in blue and pink lighting

  • The Loudlands staff is made up 100% of musicians, composers, and creators in the Boston area. All our teachers hold at least 4-year degrees and actively perform, record, and tour professionally outside of their teaching work.

  • Our 24-hour cancellation policy and subscription holds means you don't have to worry when conflicts come up or it's time for a vacation.

  • Each drum lesson is personalized to the individual student. Our music teachers customize classes based on your unique needs, goals, and interests. And you always have the choice to attend lessons in-person or online.

  • Our exclusive curriculum will take you from no experience whatsoever to high-level beginner status. You’ll leave the class with all the tools necessary to take control of your learning, play your favorite songs and make music.

  • Loudlands members enjoy 13% off other workshops, classes or bands, plus 15% off merch. And you’ll get steep discounts on hourly practice space too.

  • Every classroom comes equipped with top of the line gear from quality brands. Playing on powerful instruments keeps us and our students feeling inspired.

  • Need to reschedule a lesson? Scheduling lessons is easy with our online portal. You can schedule a new date right away or get a lesson credit to use at a later date. Payment is quick and easy in the portal too.

  • Part of the fun of making music is performing it for an audience. We offer two showcases a year for our students to perform in front of each other. This is your opportunity to take center stage and show off your hard work and talent.

 our drum instructors

Meet the bosses of beats

overheard at loudlands

What our students are saying about Loudlands Music Lab.

  • highlight of my son’s week

    “My son has been taking drum lessons for over a year now. The teachers are super patient, professional, accommodating, and talented. Weekly drum lessons are the highlight of my son’s week and his drum skills have improved so much in a year. We honestly feel so lucky to have found boston drum lessons!”

    — Evonne K

  • A phenomenal experience

    “Over the past couple years our son’s skills and enjoyment for music has increased exponentially. We are not local, and have found the online capability for virtual lessons exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend boston drums.”

    — Paige T

  • Chops To the next level

    “I would recommend boston drum lessons to any drummer at any skill level looking to improve speed, technique, and their library of grooves and fills. I plan on working with josh long-term to take my chops to the next level.”

    — Ian M

Ready to get loud?

There are multiple ways to make music with Loudlands. Choose what works best for you. 

START WITH A
TRIAL LESSON for a dollar

Your first 45-minute lesson for just $1.

Get a full assessment of your skill level and walk away with a defined plan for a month’s worth of practice and the confidence to begin tackling your drum goals.

SIGN UP FOR
WEEKLY LESSONS

Starting at $199/month for weekly 30-minute lessons

Membership ensures consistent, incremental musical development to help you reach your goals. Cancel whenever, with no annual or semester-long commitments. 

✔ Participation in student showcases

✔ Discounted practice space and merch

✔ Price break on other workshops, bands and classes

Join our group class, Drummer’s roadmap

Weekly 60-minute group drum classes for $189/month

A 3-level group class for beginner drummers. Learn songs, improvise, and create drum parts using our proprietary curriculum and learning method. 

✔ Advance from beginner to intermediate

✔ Progress at your own pace

✔ 5:1 student to teacher ratio

Weekly lessons not your thing?

Book a single lesson starting at $57 for 30 minutes. No weekly commitment. Ultimate flexibility.

Book a single lesson