Stephane is an internationally recognized drummer, clinician, educator, and author. He is currently freelancing with numerous bands, touring and recording. He is also the drummer of The Carl Mayotte Fusion Quintet. Steph has presented hundreds of drum clinics and master classes in the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Europe, Brazil, and China. Steph has performed at the Cape Breton Drum Festival 2008 (Nova Scotia), the Taipei International Percussion Summer Camp 2008/2009 (Taipei National University of the Arts), the Da Dong Tian Xia Music Concert 2008 (Shanghai Grand Theatre), the Batuka International Drum Festival 2013 (Brazil), the Shanghai International Percussion Camp 2008 (Shanghai), the Benny Lim SG Drum Academy (Singapore), the Capitale DrumFest 2015 (Quebec City), the Chris Lesso Drum School (Toronto), the Drumming Lab (Paris). Steph has also appeared at Drumeo in 2019 (Vancouver), at the KoSA 24 Drum & Percussion Camp 2019 (Montréal), at the Drumeo North American Live Hang 2022 (Toronto, Ontario), and the Angelillo International Drumfest 2022, among many others.
Stephane maintains a busy private teaching schedule, coaching students from many countries online and at his studios, located in Quebec City (Canada). Students from all around the world come for intense, unique and personalized programs. Stephane has studied drumset with many renowned teachers from around the globe including Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin, Paul Brochu, Rick Gratton, Robby Ameen, Jeff Salem, Paul DeLong, Joe Bergamini, John Favicchia, Aldo Mazza, Memo Acevedo, Eduardo Guedes, Richard Irwin, Claus Hessler, and Frank Belluci. He attended the Manhattan School of Music to study with John Riley and Bobby Sanabria, and also studied at the Conservatory of Music in Quebec City.
Steph’s interests in writing and education have led him to become very active in the music publishing world. He is the co-author of the books The Weaker Side, Accenting The Weaker Side, Drumset Duets, and Pedal Control (Wizdom Media – Alfred Publishing). Stephane also edited the latest editions of the worldwide number one drum books, Stick Control, and Accents and Rebounds, by George Lawrence Stone. He wrote articles for various magazines such as Modern Drummer, Canadian Musician and Percussive Notes. He was also featured in Drums Etc and Classic Drummer Magazine. Stephane is also a judge and mentor for The Sabian SEN Dom Famularo Mentorship Award with Andy Zildjian (SABIAN President), Chris Stankee (SABIAN Artist Relations Director), Joe Bergamini (SABIAN Education Network Director), David Garibaldi, Claus Hessler, Jim Toscano, Paul Quin, and Rick Drumm. Steph endorses Yamaha Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, Prologix Percussion and Vic Firth Sticks.
At Drumeo shooting some lessons with the great Carl Mayotte about how to play with a bass player. Stay tuned!
Beginning our second tour in Western Canada with the Carl Mayotte Quintet at the Yardbird Suite in Edmonton on April 4th, followed by performances at The Bassement in Saskatoon on April 5th, and Hermann's Jazz Club in Victoria on April 7th. Additionally, there may be a surprise visit at a renowned drum establishment in Vancouver during our time there. Stay tuned for updates...
We are delighted to announce that the Carl Mayotte Fusion Quintet has been touring various conservatories around Quebec City. Our unprecedented goal is to unite jazz and classical music by performing pieces from our latest album, Carnaval with the students! Check out the calendar to come see the shows.
At Wild studio with the Carl Mayotte Quintet for an intensive week of recording new pieces. A very mature and musical new direction from Carl.
This edition pays tribute to Dom Famularo and presents some inspiring stories of moments experienced with him. In the educational section, you'll find an article about one of Steph's co-authored books, 'The Weaker Side.' In the spirit of his wisdom, let's continue our journey 'Onward and Upward'.
An immense thank you to everyone who attended and to the incredible hosts of Métronomie in Rimouski. Special gratitude to Nico Vaillancourt for the invitation and to Émile for flawlessly managing the sound, lights, and stage preparation. A huge shoutout to Ryan Hamilton from Yamaha Canada for making this event possible and to all my sponsors for their generous contributions towards the gifts offered. Among the 35 participants, six were fortunate enough to win fantastic prizes.
The new album Carnaval is finally available. A musical journey between classical, jazz fusion, and Brazilian music. More than 15 talented musicians have contributed to this album, playing an essential role in its success. We hope you enjoy and feel our passion in the music.
The Montréal Intense Drum Day 2023 with John Riley was a success. Thanks to the 30 students who attended and to Daniel Bédard for the great collaboration. A big thanks to my sponsors as well for the amazing prices. See you next year!
SABIAN is proud to announce the SABIAN – Dom Famularo – SEN Mentorship Award. Known as Drumming’s Global Ambassador, Dom Famularo has travelled the world for over 40 years, becoming one of the most influential and beloved drummers, teachers and motivators in the world. One winner selected by our judges will receive a $2500 grant and a package of mentorship sessions with the judges. In addition to the grant, the winner will receive one-hour private sessions with Andy Zildjian (SABIAN President), Chris Stankee (SABIAN Artist Relations Director), Joe Bergamini (SABIAN Education Network Director), David Garibaldi, Claus Hessler, Jim Toscano, Stephane Chamberland, Paul Quin, and Rick Drumm. These mentorship sessions can be used for career advice, drum study, or other topics of the winner’s choice.
You can find two of Steph's articles in the August and Septembre editions of Modern Drummer Magazine. Visit the article page to see even more articles Steph wrote for the magazine throughout the years. Don't forget to subscribe to the magazine for even more amazing content.
The Ultimate Jazz Fusion Play-Along for Drums, by Stephane Chamberland, invites you to develop your musicality, reading, soloing over hits, grooves, and chops by playing along to Carl Mayotte’s challenging fusion compositions. This digital book comes with detailed, real-world charts and play-along tracks. Study Stephane Chamberland’s challenging drum parts to these advanced fusion tunes, then try your hand at playing them. The tracks come in “with click” and “no click” versions to allow you to work on your time feel. A note-for-note drum transcription of the song “Chasse à L’homme” is included to challenge your drumming. The charts contain elements of jazz, funk, rock, shuffle, Brazilian and Cuban music incorporated into challenging arrangements. There are also sections with odd time signatures.
Accenting the Weaker Side, by Nina Pará, Stephane Chamberland, and Dom Famularo, is focused on developing control, strength, and facility with the weaker hand and foot for drum set playing. Conceived as a follow-up book to The Weaker Side (Dom Famularo and Stephane Chamberland) and Accents and Rebounds (George Lawrence Stone), Accenting the Weaker Side provides an intensive one-year program to build strength with the weaker hand/foot.
