Des Jones

Drums, Percussion, Beginner Piano

Des Jones, born and raised in St. Louis, is a well-known drummer and creative musician in the St. Louis area and is moving with momentum across the globe. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Starting with her first international tour of Europe at 19 with the UMSL jazz big band, and more recently her successful run at the Tony Award-winning Muny playing drum set for Waitress (2024) and Bring It On! (2025), she is a trailblazer in her own right. She recently played drums at the The Black Rep for their production of The Color Purple. Having a teacher who is learning and growing with you is awesome! She’s glad you’re here.