Online Drum Lessons for Beginners

Learn to play acoustic or electronic drums in only a few minutes a day.

One drum instructor.

Beginner drumming lessons that follow a proven learning path. Every course is guided by Simon DasGupta, a drum instructor who has over 25 years of experience teaching drums.

Learn drums at your own pace.

Within the first drum lesson you'll be playing a recognizable beat. Each course builds upon a solid foundation with easy-to-follow video lessons.

No fluff.

Our courses get you playing the drums fast while having fun learning from a trained instructor. No celebrity show-offs, just great content to help you achieve your goals.

Online drum lessons that work

Here's what our students have to say.

Mikey
Subscriber from Canada
"I feel more confident as a drummer after one month of Drum Ambition than I did after 4+ months of alternatives."
Jude
Subscriber from England
"Brilliant site to use - easy to follow, and Simon is very focused and enjoyable to listen to. So glad I found this site."
Gabe
Subscriber from the USA
"By the time I finished the first course, I felt very confident playing along to some of my favorite songs."
Alexander
Subscriber from the USA
"Perfectly arranged, packaged and paced. I'd recommend this site to anyone. A real music education."
Jodi
Subscriber from the USA
"Drum Ambition is not overwhelming. All of the lessons are nicely laid out and really easy to navigate."
Matt
Subscriber from Australia
"After reading reviews from a ton of different websites, it seemed obvious that Drum Ambition was the right one for me."

Recommended by the Experts

Hear what drum legends say about Drum Ambition's online drum lessons.

Thomas Lang
Peter Gabriel, Robbie Williams
"The most important factor in learning is a good teacher. Drum Ambition gives you everything you need to know to get started with playing the drums."
Gregg Bissonette
David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr
"Simon is a top-notch player, educator and organizer. I would highly recommend him for any professional situation. He has a big heart and is a real Pro."
Rich Redmond
Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson
"Simon has a teacher’s heart: kind, giving, caring, patient and methodical. Look no further to get your drumming bug nourished and flourished."

Trusted by Leading Drum Brands

Drum Ambition works with the music industry's top brands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there help available?

Yes! You are not alone when learning to play the drums with Drum Ambition. Your membership comes with fast and responsive live chat and email support.

How can I get my FREE guide?

Just scroll to the footer of any page and follow the prompts. The 10 Bad Drumming Habits and How to Fix Them guide will then be emailed to you just a couple of minutes after submission!

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes! We stand by our courses 100%. If you are not completely satisfied, contact us within 14 days of your purchase and we'll refund your money - no questions asked!

What drumming equipment do you recommend?

This is a common question I get as people look to invest in drumming equipment or upgrade their current gear. I've put together a recommended equipment list with a "good - better - best" approach to provide options regardless of where you are in your drumming journey.

BEST VALUE

$199 Annually

US Dollars
Save 43% by purchasing our annual plan!
  • Access to all courses with email and live-chat support
  • Billed annually until canceled
Sign up
MOST FLEXIBLE

$29 Monthly

US Dollars
Learn drums at your own pace, cancel any time.
  • Access to all courses with email and live-chat support
  • Billed monthly until canceled
Sign up