Contact Les at ldmm@bellsouth.net to set up Zoom lessons.
Ethan Magnet with Les at the Drum Studio
Miles Miller with Les DeMerle at the Drum Studio.
Hayden Shields with Les DeMerle at the Drum Studio.
Hunter Hiott
Edwin Connor
Les DeMerle - Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Hudson Kratochvil with Les DeMerle at the drum studio.
Cal Mason with Les DeMerle at the Drum Studio.
Laura McCabe with Les DeMerle at the Drum Studio.
Rowland Whatley and Les
Hunter and Harper Hiott
Drum Lessons
For lessons at his studio or via Zoom, contact Les at ldmm@bellsouth.net
The Les DeMerle Amelia Island Drum Studio is the place for students to study.
World renowned drummer and clinician Les DeMerle has been teaching students of all ages for most of his career. As the author of two best-selling educational books "Jazz/Rock Fusion Volumes I & II" published by Hal Leonard, Les brings a wealth of drumming knowledge and experience to each lesson. The Art of Swing, Finger Control, Developing a Jazz Concept and Rudiments Applied to the Drum Set are all part of the amazing instruction you'll get from Les DeMerle. Whether you're beginning or advanced, Les will help you gain the chops you need to reach your full potential on the drum set.
Testimonial
"Les is one of the most explosive drummers. His teaching concepts are developed from his extensive performances and clinic tours, plus his best selling drum books and years of playing in the big leagues with the very best from Harry James and Frank Sinatra to the Manhattan Transfer and more. Every Drummer will become inspired to be a more complete musician after a session with the Dynamic Les DeMerle."
- Louie Bellson
Les DeMerle plays "If I Were A Bellson" for drum great Louie Bellson at his tribute evening in 1992. Afterwards, Les is joined on stage by Steve Gadd for the rollicking swing number, "Thank You Louie!".