Starter Drum Kits

If you're looking to kickstart your drumming journey, look no further than these starter drum kits. Whether you're a beginner or someone looking to upgrade from an old set, we have the perfect kit to get... you started. Designed with quality and affordability in mind, these drum kits offer everything you need to start grooving and honing your skills. From sturdy shells to responsive cymbals, these starter drum kits are crafted to deliver a fantastic playing experience.
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Tama Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Drum Kit with 20" Bass Drum, Natural Zebrawood Wrap

Tama Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Drum Kit with 20" Bass Drum, Natural Zebrawood Wrap

SKU: TAIE50CNZW
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DESCRIPTION

A durable and affordable drum kit with precise bearing edges, poplar shells, and Meinl HCS cymbals.

$899.99
$75 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A durable and affordable drum kit with precise bearing edges, poplar shells, and Meinl HCS cymbals.
Tama IE52CNZW Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Drum Kit with 22" Bass Drum, Natural Zebrawood Wrap

Tama IE52CNZW Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Drum Kit with 22" Bass Drum, Natural Zebrawood Wrap

SKU: TAIE52CNZW
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DESCRIPTION

A durable and affordable drum kit with precise bearing edges, poplar wood shells, and brass cymbals.

$899.99
$75 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A durable and affordable drum kit with precise bearing edges, poplar wood shells, and brass cymbals.
Dixon Riot 522 5-Piece Drum Set, Includes 9x12"/10x13" Tom, Floor Tom, 16x22" Bass Drum, 5.5x14" Matching Snare, Mounted Tom Holder, Sticks, Dark Blue

Dixon Riot 522 5-Piece Drum Set, Includes 9x12"/10x13" Tom, Floor Tom, 16x22" Bass Drum, 5.5x14" Matching Snare, Mounted Tom Holder, Sticks, Dark Blue

SKU: DIRT522DB
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DESCRIPTION

A complete, starter-class drum set in a sharp dark blue finish, perfect for first-time drummers.

$449.95
$75 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: dixon

DESCRIPTION

A complete, starter-class drum set in a sharp dark blue finish, perfect for first-time drummers.
IE50CHLB Imperialstar 5-Piece Drum Kit with Stage Master Hardware and Meinl HCS Cymbals, Hairline Blue

IE50CHLB Imperialstar 5-Piece Drum Kit with Stage Master Hardware and Meinl HCS Cymbals, Hairline Blue

SKU: TAIE50CHLB
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DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly 5-piece drum kit with poplar wood shells, Meinl HCS cymbals, and durable hardware in hairline blue.

$899.99
$75 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly 5-piece drum kit with poplar wood shells, Meinl HCS cymbals, and durable hardware in hairline blue.
Tama IE50CBOW Imperialstar 5-Piece Drum Kit with Stage Master Hardware and Meinl HCS Cymbals, Black Oak Wrap

Tama IE50CBOW Imperialstar 5-Piece Drum Kit with Stage Master Hardware and Meinl HCS Cymbals, Black Oak Wrap

SKU: TAIE50CBOW
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DESCRIPTION

A complete drum kit with durable hardware, poplar wood shells, and Meinl HCS cymbals in black.

$899.99
$75 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A complete drum kit with durable hardware, poplar wood shells, and Meinl HCS cymbals in black.
Tama IE58CCPM Imperialstar 5-Piece Drum Kit with Stage Master Hardware and Meinl HCS Cymbals, Candy Apple Mist

Tama IE58CCPM Imperialstar 5-Piece Drum Kit with Stage Master Hardware and Meinl HCS Cymbals, Candy Apple Mist

SKU: TAIE58CCPM
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DESCRIPTION

A candy apple finished 5-piece drum kit with stage master hardware and Meinl HCS cymbals.

$849.99
$71 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A candy apple finished 5-piece drum kit with stage master hardware and Meinl HCS cymbals.
Tama IE50CHBK Imperialstar 5-Piece Drum Kit with Stage Master Hardware and Meinl HCS Cymbals, Hairline Black

Tama IE50CHBK Imperialstar 5-Piece Drum Kit with Stage Master Hardware and Meinl HCS Cymbals, Hairline Black

SKU: TAIE50CHBK
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DESCRIPTION

A complete drum kit with durable hardware and Meinl HCS cymbals, offering a full, warm tone in black.

$999.99
$84 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A complete drum kit with durable hardware and Meinl HCS cymbals, offering a full, warm tone in black.
Roland TD-07DMK 4-Piece V-Drums Kit with 10" Snare

Roland TD-07DMK 4-Piece V-Drums Kit with 10" Snare

SKU: ROTD07DMK
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DESCRIPTION

A compact and affordable electronic drum set with professional features, authentic V-Drums performance, and Bluetooth connectivity.

$879.99
$74 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: roland

DESCRIPTION

A compact and affordable electronic drum set with professional features, authentic V-Drums performance, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Dean Guitars D1 Junior Complete Drum Set with Cymbals, Midnight Black

Dean Guitars D1 Junior Complete Drum Set with Cymbals, Midnight Black

SKU: DED1MB

DESCRIPTION

A complete 5-piece junior drum set in midnight black, perfect for young drummers aged 5-8.

$429.00
$72 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: dean guitars

DESCRIPTION

A complete 5-piece junior drum set in midnight black, perfect for young drummers aged 5-8.
Tama IE52C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Kit with Meinl HCS Cymbals, Hairline Blue

Tama IE52C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Kit with Meinl HCS Cymbals, Hairline Blue

SKU: TAIE52CHLB

DESCRIPTION

A affordable, complete drum kit with Meinl HCS cymbals, durable hardware, and precise bearing edges.

$999.99
$84 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A affordable, complete drum kit with Meinl HCS cymbals, durable hardware, and precise bearing edges.
Tama IE52C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Kit with Meinl HCS Cymbals, Candy Apple Mist

Tama IE52C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Kit with Meinl HCS Cymbals, Candy Apple Mist

SKU: TAIE52CCPM

DESCRIPTION

A affordable, complete drum kit with candy apple mist finish, Meinl HCS cymbals, and durable hardware.

$899.99
$75 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A affordable, complete drum kit with candy apple mist finish, Meinl HCS cymbals, and durable hardware.
Tama Club-JAM Flyer 4-Piece Shell Pack with Hardware, Includes 10x14" Bass Drum, 6x8" Tom Tom, 9x10" Floor Tom, 5x10" Snare Drum, Candy Apple Mist

Tama Club-JAM Flyer 4-Piece Shell Pack with Hardware, Includes 10x14" Bass Drum, 6x8" Tom Tom, 9x10" Floor Tom, 5x10" Snare Drum, Candy Apple Mist

SKU: TALJK44SCPM

DESCRIPTION

A compact-sized drum kit with 4 pieces and candy apple finish, perfect for small venues and street shows.

$479.99
$80 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A compact-sized drum kit with 4 pieces and candy apple finish, perfect for small venues and street shows.
Tama Imperialstar 5-piece Complete Kit with 18" Bass Drum

Tama Imperialstar 5-piece Complete Kit with 18" Bass Drum

SKU: TAIE58CDB

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly Tama drum kit with durable hardware and versatile sound, in black hairline finish.

$849.99
$71 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly Tama drum kit with durable hardware and versatile sound, in black hairline finish.
Tama IE58C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Drum Kit with 18" Bass Drum, Meinl HCS Cymbals, Black Oak Wrap

Tama IE58C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Drum Kit with 18" Bass Drum, Meinl HCS Cymbals, Black Oak Wrap

SKU: TAIE58CBOW

DESCRIPTION

A black 5-piece drum kit with Meinl HCS cymbals and durable hardware for beginner to intermediate drummers.

$849.99
$71 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A black 5-piece drum kit with Meinl HCS cymbals and durable hardware for beginner to intermediate drummers.
Tama Club JAM 4-Piece Shell Pack, Includes 12x18" Bass Drum, 7x10" Tom Tom, 7x14" Floor Tom and 5x13" Snare Drum, Galaxy Silver

Tama Club JAM 4-Piece Shell Pack, Includes 12x18" Bass Drum, 7x10" Tom Tom, 7x14" Floor Tom and 5x13" Snare Drum, Galaxy Silver

SKU: TALJK48SGXS

DESCRIPTION

A compact 4-piece drum shell pack in galaxy silver, featuring a focused yet deep sound for small gigs.

$529.99
$89 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A compact 4-piece drum shell pack in galaxy silver, featuring a focused yet deep sound for small gigs.
Tama IE58C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Drum Kit with 18" Bass Drum, Meinl HCS Cymbals, Hairline Blue

Tama IE58C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Drum Kit with 18" Bass Drum, Meinl HCS Cymbals, Hairline Blue

SKU: TAIE58CHLB

DESCRIPTION

A complete drum kit with durable hardware, poplar wood shells, and Meinl HCS cymbals in hairline blue.

$849.99
$71 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A complete drum kit with durable hardware, poplar wood shells, and Meinl HCS cymbals in hairline blue.
Samson DK705 5-Piece Drum Microphone Kit, Includes 4x Q72 Instrument Microphone, Q71 kick Drum Microphone

Samson DK705 5-Piece Drum Microphone Kit, Includes 4x Q72 Instrument Microphone, Q71 kick Drum Microphone

SKU: SADK705

DESCRIPTION

A professional 5-piece drum microphone kit with high SPL handling and specialized frequency response.

$199.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: samson

DESCRIPTION

A professional 5-piece drum microphone kit with high SPL handling and specialized frequency response.
Tama IE52C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Kit with Meinl HCS Cymbals, Hairline Black

Tama IE52C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Kit with Meinl HCS Cymbals, Hairline Black

SKU: TAIE52CHBK

DESCRIPTION

A complete drum kit with Meinl HCS cymbals, featuring durable hardware and precise bearing edges for great sound.

$999.99
$84 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A complete drum kit with Meinl HCS cymbals, featuring durable hardware and precise bearing edges for great sound.
Tama IE52C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Kit with Meinl HCS Cymbals, Black Oak Wrap

Tama IE52C Imperialstar 5-Piece Complete Kit with Meinl HCS Cymbals, Black Oak Wrap

SKU: TAIE52CBOW

DESCRIPTION

A black acoustic drum set with Meinl HCS cymbals, durable hardware, and precise bearing edges.

$999.99
$84 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A black acoustic drum set with Meinl HCS cymbals, durable hardware, and precise bearing edges.
Tama CL48S Superstar Classic 4 Piece Shell Kit, Transparent Black Burst

Tama CL48S Superstar Classic 4 Piece Shell Kit, Transparent Black Burst

SKU: TACL48STPB

DESCRIPTION

A 4-piece drum shell kit with 100% maple shells, Star-Mount system, low-mass lugs, and Power Craft II drumheads.

$749.99
$63 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A 4-piece drum shell kit with 100% maple shells, Star-Mount system, low-mass lugs, and Power Craft II drumheads.
Tama Imperialstar IP52NBC 5-Piece Complete Kit with Black Nickel Shell Hardware, Includes 18x22" Bass Drum, 8x10" & 9x12" Tom Toms, 14x16" Floor Tom, 5x14" Snare Drum, Meinl HCS 14" Hi-Hat Cymbal, Meinl 16" Crash Cymbal and 20" Ride Cymbal, Sugar White
$729.99
$61 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A 5-piece acoustic drum set with poplar shells, black nickel hardware, and Meinl HCS cymbals in black or sugar white.
Tama CL50RS Superstar Classic 5 Piece Shell Kit, Satin Arctic Pearl

Tama CL50RS Superstar Classic 5 Piece Shell Kit, Satin Arctic Pearl

SKU: TACL50RSSAP

DESCRIPTION

A Superstar Classic 5 Piece Shell Kit with satin arctic pearl finish, featuring 100% maple shells and innovative Star-Mount system.

$799.99
$67 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A Superstar Classic 5 Piece Shell Kit with satin arctic pearl finish, featuring 100% maple shells and innovative Star-Mount system.
Tama Superstar Classic Neo-Mod 3-piece Shell Pack with 22" Bass Drum

Tama Superstar Classic Neo-Mod 3-piece Shell Pack with 22" Bass Drum

SKU: TACL32VSTCR

DESCRIPTION

A 3-piece shell pack featuring a 22" bass drum for dynamic, powerful sound.

$749.99
$63 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: tama

DESCRIPTION

A 3-piece shell pack featuring a 22" bass drum for dynamic, powerful sound.
Roland TD-02KV 5-Piece Electronic V-Drums Kit with PDX-8 Mesh-Head Snare

Roland TD-02KV 5-Piece Electronic V-Drums Kit with PDX-8 Mesh-Head Snare

SKU: ROTD02KV

DESCRIPTION

A high-quality, affordable electronic drum kit with mesh-head snare pad, noise-reducing features, and Bluetooth expansion.

$659.99
$110 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: roland

DESCRIPTION

A high-quality, affordable electronic drum kit with mesh-head snare pad, noise-reducing features, and Bluetooth expansion.
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Starter Drum Kits

There’s a certain thrill in the air when someone sits down at a drum kit for the very first time—the anticipation of that first kick, the satisfying crack of a snare, and the promise of rhythm waiting to be discovered. Starter drum kits are more than just a collection of drums and cymbals; they’re the gateway to a world of creativity, coordination, and musical exploration. Whether you’re shopping for a young child eager to join the school band, a teenager looking to start their first garage band, or an adult finally carving out time for a long-held musical dream, these kits offer the perfect foundation. As the days grow longer and the energy of spring and summer inspires new hobbies, now is an ideal season for beginners to dive into music. Many families find that a starter drum kit makes a memorable birthday or graduation gift, sparking a passion that can last a lifetime. For parents, choosing a kit for a child can be a bonding experience, filled with the excitement of setting up the drums together and watching as their confidence grows with every new beat mastered.

When selecting a starter drum kit, it’s important to consider the player’s age, available space, and musical goals. Full-sized acoustic kits offer an authentic playing experience and a satisfying presence in the room, making them a favorite for those with dedicated practice spaces or budding musicians who crave the tactile feedback of real drumheads. For those living in apartments or shared spaces, electronic drum kits provide a quieter alternative, with the added bonus of built-in practice features and headphone compatibility. Many beginners appreciate kits that include everything needed to get started—stands, pedals, sticks, and even a throne—eliminating guesswork and ensuring a smooth entry into drumming. Assembling the kit together can be a rite of passage, often accompanied by laughter, a bit of trial and error, and that first proud photo of the new drummer behind their setup. For the more adventurous, summer is a perfect time to take your drumming outside, whether it’s jamming with friends in the backyard or taking a compact set on vacation. If portability and easy setup are priorities, be sure to explore our curated collection of Portable Drum Kits, which are designed for drummers on the move.

The journey with a starter drum kit is as much about discovery as it is about music. New drummers quickly learn the importance of developing coordination, timing, and listening skills. Many find that a regular practice routine becomes a welcome outlet for stress and a source of steady progress—each session bringing a little more confidence, a tighter groove, and the joy of unlocking new rhythms. For families, the sound of drums in the home can become a cherished backdrop to daily life, signaling creativity in motion. For friends and bandmates, a reliable drummer is often the heartbeat of countless jam sessions and impromptu performances. No matter where you are in your musical journey, a well-chosen starter drum kit offers the tools to build a solid foundation, nurture creativity, and set the stage for years of music-making ahead.