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Your Best Self Through DRUMMING with Chris Lesso

Your Best Self Through DRUMMING with Chris Lesso

By Chris Lesso

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life, using drumming as a force to unleash FOCUS, CONFIDENCE, and SELF EXPRESSION in all we do. This is our platform as we drum TOGETHER to explore concepts and connect with the best in the world, as we dive deep into the connections between drumming and life.

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83 - The Spirit of UBUNTU in Drumming and Life

Your Best Self Through DRUMMING with Chris LessoApr 08, 2024

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83 - The Spirit of UBUNTU in Drumming and Life

83 - The Spirit of UBUNTU in Drumming and Life

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠

“None of us is as smart as all of us.” Kenneth Blanchard

There's an ancient African word UBUNTU, and what it means is this:

You are stronger because of the strength of the group, and the group is stronger because of the best within you.

It’s with this spirit that the ​LTR DRUMMING WORLDWIDE family​ uplifts each other on the path.

The power of the collective drives us to a higher standard than we would hold ourselves.

In the end, we’re all here for the same outcome: one heart, one groove. We're united through rhythm!

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Apr 08, 202404:25
82 - The CORE of the Drumkit: Kick-Snare-Hats

82 - The CORE of the Drumkit: Kick-Snare-Hats

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: chrislesso.net/LTR

Can you command the core of the drumkit? If someone took away your toms and cymbals, could you survive? Playing kick, snare, and hihats only, challenges us to get the nucleus of the groove first, only adding the other layers once it's solid. LTR DRUMMING, or 'Life Through Rhythm' is a global tribe of drummers living confidence through drumming.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Mar 19, 202405:40
81 - TX3/01 'Tech Talk Tuesday' Q&A / Acoustic electronic drumkit hybrids, what cymbals to use for what styles, what is the best electronic kit to buy, and more!

81 - TX3/01 'Tech Talk Tuesday' Q&A / Acoustic electronic drumkit hybrids, what cymbals to use for what styles, what is the best electronic kit to buy, and more!

On this first episode of 'Tech Talk Tuesdays', we answer your questions on acoustic electronic drumkit hybrids, what cymbals to use for what styles, what is the best electronic kit to buy, and more!

More about TX3:

The gear we use is our connection to the rhythms in our heart.

But these tools of excellence can sometimes get us confused and overwhelmed.

Got questions about tech? It could be about electronics, drumheads, cymbals, anything tech related.

Well, we've got you covered!

On the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30ET I'll be co-hosting with drummers Jono Rose and Abdala Saghir LIVE for TX3: 'Tech Talk Tuesdays' where we'll answer your tech related questions.

Any level, any subject is welcome!

We'll be going live with special guests, themed episodes, and more. Submit a question, or ​join us live.

Let me know any tech related questions you have, subjects, or special guests you'd like to see, and we'll feature it on the podcast!

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!


Feb 27, 202438:31
80 - Staying MOTIVATED In Drumming (with David Bowie drummer Mike Hodges)

80 - Staying MOTIVATED In Drumming (with David Bowie drummer Mike Hodges)

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: chrislesso.net/LTR

Ever felt it hard to stay motivated? Like the world just doesn't want you to drum? I hear you. I definitely have. We ALL have. That's why 'isolation is the enemy of excellence'. Getting in a group of like minded drummers to motivate and inspire you through the dark times is the key. To help us with this, we had on David Bowie's drummer Mike Hodges on to talk about his over 55 years of drumming experience! He shares what he does right when he wakes up, and last thing before going to bed to keep the spark alive. Here we play the LONG GAME. With every passing year, we want to feel more excited to play, to learn, and to face the challenges ahead. Enjoy this very special live group masterclass with Mike Hodges! (NOTE: Right after we finished, I reached out the thank him. Here's his response: 'My pleasure Chris! What a cool group of drummers! Thanks for inviting me to experience the beauty and wisdom of the drumming community yet again. Love to you all!')

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Feb 12, 202457:52
79 - How to get UNSTUCK and reach your DRUMMING GOALS

79 - How to get UNSTUCK and reach your DRUMMING GOALS

Chris Lesso hosts members of the LTR DRUMMING WORLDWIDE community in this behind the scenes episode. In this live workshop we go into the 4 areas of Ethos, Flow, Rhythm, and Practice to break past what's holding us back and set a clear vision forward.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Jan 15, 202401:26:03
78 - 'The Long Game Of Excellence' (Dom Famularo tribute)

78 - 'The Long Game Of Excellence' (Dom Famularo tribute)

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: chrislesso.net/LTR

"I dare you to do better." Dom Famularo

These were the final words I heard in my last meeting with my mentor and teacher Dom Famularo, only weeks before he passed. I'd known him almost three decades, and I'd heard this challenge before.

Dom embodied this spirit in all he did, and to all who were blessed to cross his path. He challenged others to live a life of possibility and potential everywhere he went, which included over 60 countries. Drummers that traveled from around the world to his 'Wizdom Woodshed' studio would see a large world map speckled with dots marking the places he'd been to, which covered most of it. But it also reminded him of where he hadn't been, driving him to always push into new ground.

Rightly called the global ambassador of drumming, he empowered others to stretch past the outer edges of what they thought was possible, and then push further still. Fully in the present moment using 'owning now' as his mantra, I don't know if he ever thought about his legacy. But if he did, I know he'd be proud that he used his life as an example of believing in yourself, chasing your passion, and then taking it all 10X higher.

It's not the one hit wonders that fascinate me, but those that sustain excellence over a lifetime. Those that stand for a 'mighty why' and then live it consistently, year after year. Not just through the applause when it's easy, but also when it's hardest and no one is looking. Dom devoted a lifetime of standing for a consistent message and cause. Some can fly a flag for a year or two, but so few live their truth year after year through action, inspiring others to reach higher and come along for the ride. Anyone that crossed paths with him knows what he stood for:

• Strive for FREEDOM of fearless self expression. • Push your own evolution and the artform forward by constantly breaking free of your comfort zone. • Live every day like it's your last, and play every note with passion and joy!

'I dare you to do better.' This challenge of 'take what I've accomplished and build on it', was also given to Dom as a gift from his teachers. He was a seeker, and found the very best mentors to explore the magic of drumming. Standing on the shoulders of giants is how we go to the outer edges of what's possible, and then shatter it.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at ⁠chrislesso.com⁠

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 04, 202305:24
77 - The Bass Player Is Your Best Friend! (Live workshop)

77 - The Bass Player Is Your Best Friend! (Live workshop)

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The bass player is your best friend in the band. Let's go 'behind the curtain' for this members only live workshop to learn what to do and what NOT to do on having more fun and grooving with the bass player!

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Nov 21, 202301:00:29
76 - Don't Find Yourself, CREATE Yourself

76 - Don't Find Yourself, CREATE Yourself

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: chrislesso.net/LTR

A big idea in the LTR DRUMMING universe:

'We don't find ourselves, we CREATE ourselves.'

When we find ourselves, we might not like what we see. So much is out of our control: who our parents were, day to day events that shape us. But what we CAN control, is who we become in the process.

"I pretended to be somebody I wanted to be until finally I became that person. Or he became me." Cary Grant

You have the freedom to create anyone you want! The world class singer Beyoncé thought of her persona as an ‘alter ego’ character she conjured every time she performed, and gave this spirit a name: Sasha Fierce. Normally shy and reserved in real life, when she was onstage she became that character that channeled the music, one that was bold, confident, and big. Kobe Bryant became The Black Mamba to tap into his killer instinct on the basketball court.

What 'your best self through drumming' means to you, can be ANYTHING you dream of to gift into the world. Just like Beyoncé and Kobe, you can manifest any trait you like. Like a comic book superhero, we can unlock dormant powers that reinvent who we once were, creating an alter ego of our best selves with a courage to step into it whenever summoned.

What's your persona that drumming brings out in you?

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Oct 19, 202325:41
75 - Optimize Your Drumming PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT (Case Study)

75 - Optimize Your Drumming PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT (Case Study)

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠

What we're doing is creating a FEELING just from you being in the space, even without picking up your sticks. If it feels energizing and inspiring every time you walk in, this will make all the difference to your practice. Our environments have a massive effect on the way we feel about what we do, so let's create yours! It doesn't take much, and most of what you can do is free. I wish I knew this when I started, because like so many beginning drummers my practice space was an afterthought of a corner in my basement where I could fit it all.

How do you FEEL just being in your space before you even play a note? We all have to work with what we have, and no practice space is perfect. You may be in a small apartment, or a large farm. Drummers are everywhere! Work with what you have, and try to create a FEELING. Do the best you can, with what you have, right now. I've had so many crazy practice spaces in my life, like hot furnace rooms and cold garages. I always did the best I could with what I had, trying to create a vibe using essentialism, minimalism, and sparking joy. Whatever you have to work with do your best to make it your own, and CREATE the feeling you want to bring to your drumming.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Oct 04, 202327:36
74 - Zen In The Art Of Drumming: The Teachings Of Jim Blackley

74 - Zen In The Art Of Drumming: The Teachings Of Jim Blackley

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠

Slowing down to speed up ... being a musician first and drummer second ... flowing around the kit like a dancer ...

These are just some of the lessons taught by legendary teacher to the greats, Jim Blackley, who I was lucky to study with Jim for a few years before he passed away.

He was revered around the world as a 'Yoda' like figure that would elevate you from good to great. The journey with Jim was one of coming out of your shell to be confident in being YOU on the drums. He wanted you to be a the best drummer you could be, while becoming the best version of yourself at the same time. What good is drumming without health, family, and being kind? Jim didn't just want you to have 'fast hands', but to have a good heart and a life well lived. He challenged you to keep your mind and life clear to make room for what really mattered: creativity through rhythm, deleting the unessential, and contributing to the music.

Today in my LTR DRUMMING podcast, we go deep into Jim Blackley's invaluable contributions and what made him great. Here, I'm interviewed by drummer Joe Iannuzi who did his dissertation for York University on Jim Blackley, exhaustively researching his life and speaking to many of his students. (Link in the shownotes)

Have fun with this one, 'slow down to speed up', and stay inspired!

Modern Drummer interview: https://bit.ly/JimBlackleyModernDrummer

Dissertation: https://bit.ly/JimBlackleyDissertation

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Sep 18, 202302:02:43
73 - DRUMMING to combat STRESS and PTSD

73 - DRUMMING to combat STRESS and PTSD

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠

How do we balance the different high stress roles that life demands of us? Like a pinball machine, we bounce back and forth from our professional and personal lives, and it can all become too much. How to be cope with it all? Often we're left not feeling enough, frustrated and defeated.

Nowhere is this more evident than in the world of high stress jobs like Military, Police Officers, Medical Personal, and First Responders. There are too many tragic stories of escaping into heavy medication, overeating, and addiction to cope. But there are better ways to relieve the stress that life throws at us, and the power of drumming along with a thriving community is one way that's transforming lives around the world.

Dom is a Sergeant Major in the Canadian Military, and Jono is a high ranking Police Officer. Let's listen to their inspiring stories of how they use drumming as a weapon to combat PSTD and overcome the massive stress that comes with their life roles of being the heroes in the community we depend on. We'll hear how drumming has empowered them to find new levels of confidence, and become their best selves in all they do.

'Get out of your head, and into the movement!’

If the love for drumming and music beats strong in your heart, you will ALWAYS feel better after you play than before you sat down. Drumming has ancient power that we can harness in our modern world. What are you waiting for? Pick up those sticks, get out of your head and into the movement!

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Aug 09, 202324:49
72 - When to FIRE your drum teacher: Barry's inspiring story

72 - When to FIRE your drum teacher: Barry's inspiring story

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: chrislesso.net/LTR

The great teachers, guides, and mentors have a proven system, focus on individuality, while making drumming FUN like it was meant to be.

This is when you'll discover your inner power, where concepts and systems become HABITS that grow stronger with each passing year.

But beware of the bad ones ...

They'll strip you of your confidence, while making you feel small for how little you know.

The mark of a true guide is that they EMPOWER. I've had some of my mentors since I was a teenager, but I'm not dependent on them. What they've taught me I now have for life, and it gets stronger every day.

Listen to my student Barry's heartwarming story where he took a stand to NOT listen to his first drum teacher that told him to quit. He rose up to find a better guide and a community that uplifted him.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Jul 24, 202307:32
71 - Keep your DRUMMING strong through the BUSYNESS of life

71 - Keep your DRUMMING strong through the BUSYNESS of life

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: chrislesso.net/LTR

‘This just isn’t the right time.’

I hear this so much, and I get it; ‘Life gets in the way’ of our drumming dreams. We all have legitimate fires to put out that drain us physically and emotionally. I’ve heard every good excuse NOT to drum, from 14 yr olds, to 40 yr olds, and to 70 yr olds and beyond. Life never lets up, and there is NEVER a good time to drum.

Now’s not the right time for you?

That’s exactly why you should start.

All your favourite drummers knew this one secret: They invested heavily in their training, accountability, and community.

Here’s the hard truth:

There’s never a right time. You MAKE it the right time.

We don’t go over, under, or around. THROUGH is the only way forward.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Jun 27, 202307:33
70 - LTR DRUMMING METHOD breakdown prt 4, RHYTHM

70 - LTR DRUMMING METHOD breakdown prt 4, RHYTHM

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠

We'll release your inner rhythm just waiting to be uncaged, drawing from sources globally so you can express in an instant any idea you dream.

With a rich world centric view to draw from, we sing and FEEL the grooves first, not getting stuck in old school counting from books that get you nowhere fast. Traditional drumming lessons can give you blinders, hijacking your creativity by burying your inner voice. In my world travels as a seeker performing on stages and studying with greats around the world, I've uncovered ancient lessons we can use right now to unshackle our creativity and throw away the blinders.

Trying to drum without having these four steps down solid is to play on shaky ground. A house divided cannot stand. To step into our potential and do it in record time, we need a trusted SYSTEM to live the vision. When all four elements work in harmony, you learn 10X faster.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them)

We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER! If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

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Jun 06, 202308:50
69 - LTR DRUMMING METHOD breakdown, part 3: PRACTICE

69 - LTR DRUMMING METHOD breakdown, part 3: PRACTICE

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Here, we dial in our daily practice to run the routines that grow our best selves through drumming.

Discipline, energy management, and high performance habits get you to your drumming dreams faster.

This is the art of learning, stacking daily 1% wins that compound over time to reveal your greatness. It's doing the work to release old roles that no longer serve you, and rewire new habits that rev up your engine to play and create.

Trying to drum without having these four steps down solid is to play on shaky ground. A house divided cannot stand. To step into our potential and do it in record time, we need a trusted SYSTEM to live the vision. When all four elements work in harmony, you learn 10X faster.

Next, we'll look at rhythm from a completely different perspective, marrying the ancient history of drumming with cutting edge futurism.

Are you leaving the practice room angry and frustrated more times than sweaty and happy? If so, try the system that's worked for hundreds of drummers around the world: chrislesso.net/LTR⁠


Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

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Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Jun 01, 202310:51
68 - LTR DRUMMING METHOD breakdown, part 2: FLOW

68 - LTR DRUMMING METHOD breakdown, part 2: FLOW

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Flow sets you up to play for the next century and beyond.

Removing restricting tension from our mind and body, drumming becomes fun again like it should be. Floating around the kit with effortless mastery, you express any idea you have with ease. The tide of your body's natural energy flows into your drums with relaxed intensity. Flow is also to enter THE ZONE, that revered space when our minds slow down to speed up and our inner critic finally goes offline. If you’ve ever played when an hour passed in a minute, you’ve been in flow!

Trying to drum without having these four steps down solid is to play on shaky ground. A house divided cannot stand. To step into our potential and do it in record time, we need a trusted SYSTEM to live the vision. When all four elements work in harmony, you learn 10X faster.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER! If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

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Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

May 24, 202312:11
67 - LTR DRUMMING METHOD breakdown, part 1: ETHOS

67 - LTR DRUMMING METHOD breakdown, part 1: ETHOS

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What's the mighty WHY that fuels you, that fire in your belly driving you forward?

Can you see that vision of yourself living out your goals with rockstar confidence?

Your dream may be to have a daily jam in your basement, or rock out for thousands on lit stages around the world. This is YOUR journey, but can you see it clearly? In the LTR DRUMMING METHOD, we call this starting point your ethos. It's what sets you apart from the masses, when your special voice is finally expressed. If you don't believe in you, then who will?

Trying to drum without having these four steps down solid is to play on shaky ground. A house divided cannot stand. To step into our potential and do it in record time, we need a trusted SYSTEM to live the vision. When all four elements work in harmony, you learn 10X faster.

Next we'll get you flowing around the kit ... see you then!

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

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Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER! If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

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May 23, 202308:38
66 - My 'Life Through Rhythm' LTR DRUMMING philosophy (*4 steps you need to know)

66 - My 'Life Through Rhythm' LTR DRUMMING philosophy (*4 steps you need to know)

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This was the system I wanted to learn from! But it didn't exist so I had to create it, along with other like minded drummers around the world. It empowers us to: -Overcome our inner critics with unbeatable confidence -Delete the unessential to combat confusion -Help us flow around the kit with effortless mastery But you can't skip steps. There can be no missing pieces. With a holistic system, each part affects the whole. When your breathing improves, your fills start to come together. With an ergonomic setup dialled in, all of a sudden your double bass chops start to flow. Every area compliments the rest, and it all starts to click. This is the path of 'Life Through Rhythm'. Looking back, I now know the source of so much frustration I went through. I'm so glad I didn't quit! But many do. This isn't just about me. No drummer does it alone! We all steal from those that resonate with us to create our inner vision. If you know these drummers: -Dom Famularo -Benny Greb -Jim Blackley -Jojo Mayer -Mike Mangini These drummers aren't just about the notes, but about what's going on behind the notes, so everything flows into one undeniable voice: your true self expression. It's from these and many other drummers that I've traveled the world to study and perform with that the LTR DRUMMING philosophy was born. They've been teachers and mentors to me, along with the non-drummers (alive or dead, some I've never met!) like Victor Wooten, Bruce Lee, Picasso and Einstein, and many more that all mold the LTR DRUMMING philosophy. It all goes toward creating the same vision, to create our life through rhythm.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER! If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes! Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

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Apr 25, 202314:11
65 - Are you too BUSY to drum?

65 - Are you too BUSY to drum?

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“At the end of the day, a legitimate excuse and a bad excuse serve the same purpose: to justify failure and minimize the amount of shame we feel for not figuring out a way to overcome the obstacles in our way.” Rick Ross

There will always be really good reasons to postpone your dreams and procrastinate. But it still equals the same thing: failure to act.

Life gives many great excuses not to go into the blue ocean unknown, to leave your comfort zone, no matter how painful that place is, because it’s safe. We call this the RESISTANCE. How do we beat it? We all have the same 24 hours in the day. How do drummers we love that inspire us do it?

By turning the obstacle into the way forward. To navigate the busyness like you would a storm, always ask: ‘What’s the opportunity here?’

In the LTR DRUMMING METHOD we say IAO: Improvise, Adapt, Overcome. When your vision of the inner hero you want to step into becomes a must, we find a way.

1) Ruthlessly delete the unessential (People, events, tasks)
2) Plan ahead (‘Stay ahead of the river’)
3) Look for the ‘1% win windows’ (Which becomes a habit)

But we can’t do it alone.

With the training, accountability, and community behind you, you can’t lose. Apply to join the LTR DRUMMING WORLDWIDE collective of drummers that are as crazy as you are to turn the dreams you imagine, into a reality you live.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

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If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER! If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

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Apr 07, 202304:18
64 - Unlock YOUR VOICE Through DRUMMING | Chris Lesso on The Drummer's Pathway podcast with Michael Scott

64 - Unlock YOUR VOICE Through DRUMMING | Chris Lesso on The Drummer's Pathway podcast with Michael Scott

Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠

What's in the way of YOUR voice coming out on the drums loud and proud?

  • Imposter syndrome
  • Unfocused practicing
  • Overwhelm and confusion

How do we get past these obstacles to become our best selves through drumming?

If you're OBSESSED with drumming and striving for your 'Life Through Rhythm', you'll love this episode where I guest on The Drummer's Pathway podcast with Michael Scott. We get into this and more, so you can UNLEASH CONFIDENCE on the drums and in life!


Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them)

We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER! If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.comDon’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes! Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life?

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Mar 20, 202301:10:18
63 - The HIDDEN BENEFITS of drumming that no one sees

63 - The HIDDEN BENEFITS of drumming that no one sees

We all know what we love about drumming: it feels good to move, it's loud, we're living our inner rock star!

But drumming is a force that gives more than we think. What are some HIDDEN benefits that happen unexpectedly?

I asked some LTR drummers to find out, you'll never guess what they said!

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LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

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Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

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Mar 01, 202306:28
62 - DRUMMING GEAR: What to look for and what to avoid

62 - DRUMMING GEAR: What to look for and what to avoid

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What's the right GEAR to get that will unlock your sound?   

The equipment we choose to use is personal to us, because it's what expresses our rhythmic voice to the world.   Whether you're new to drumming or have been at it for a while, getting the right equipment can be overwhelming. With all the choices out there, it's confusing and can break the budget fast.   I went into this and more in my exclusive interview with Canadian Musician Magazine, where we uncover what to look for and what to avoid on the never ending search for your sound.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

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Feb 16, 202319:58
61 - Stop drumming! (YOU are the instrument)

61 - Stop drumming! (YOU are the instrument)

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Here’s the bombshell moment of clarity that created the LTR attitude to drumming:

Stop playing the drums. Play YOU. You are the instrument.

"I can tell whether a person can play just by the way he stands." Miles Davis

It's in the way you walk, talk, breathe, your thoughts. What's in your body, mind, and heart that you're striving to get out into the world?

Next is your mighty WHY. This is your goals, your vision, what’s driving you to be better. Your dream may be to have a daily jam in your basement, or rock lit stages around the world. This is YOUR journey, but can you see it clearly? In the  LTR DRUMMING METHOD , we call this starting point your ETHOS. If you don't believe in you, then who will?

Now you need to know how to get into FLOW: this is the flow of getting your energy out to effortlessly float around the kit. It's also getting into THE ZONE when our inner critic takes a break and drumming becomes fun like it should be. If you’ve ever played when an hour passed in a minute, you’ve been in flow!

Now we dial in your daily PRACTICE to rewire habits that grow your best self through drumming, not when you get in your own way. Discipline, energy management, and high performance habits will get you to your drumming dreams faster.   Now we’re ready for RHYTHM, drawing from sources all around the world so you can express on the drums INSTANTLY whatever idea to can create.

These are the steps of the  LTR DRUMMING METHOD , where we don’t just ‘play drums’ … that’s where mediocrity lives. When you express maximum CONFIDENCE on the drums to be all you can be, YOU are the instrument, and just like a dream catcher the drums takes your wave and magnifies it into the world.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

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Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Feb 02, 202306:44
60 - How Mike Mangini got the Dream Theater gig using HUMILITY and COURAGE (with Dom Famularo)

60 - How Mike Mangini got the Dream Theater gig using HUMILITY and COURAGE (with Dom Famularo)

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If you have an audition coming up or just something you're nervous about that you have to face, hear Mike Mangini telling the story about how he auditioned for Dream Theater. Everybody thinks it must be his amazing drumming that got him the gig, but he points out that the other people auditioning could do so many things better than he could. He used the secret weapons of HUMILITY and COURAGE, with an ironclad self belief that no one could say it quite like he could. He thought, 'I'm going to go in there and be the best ME that I can.' That's why we say, 'Don't Compete, CREATE.' This way he was at peace with how only he could enhance the music to elevate the world.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

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Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Jan 24, 202314:02
59 - Is drumming better than therapy? (with Bill Burr)

59 - Is drumming better than therapy? (with Bill Burr)

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‘Get out of your head, and into the movement!’  

Drumming is a fantastic a way to blow off the stress of the day, to forget the world and work out our darkest emotions through movement, creativity, and expression. It clears our head in a world of noise and distraction. So many of us have non stop inner chatter, and inner critic that never rests. This is because so often in our fast paced world, we must always be ON. But do you have a place to go to let that all melt away to show up as your best self in your marriage, for your kids, with your friends, and in your job? Drumming keeps us PRESENT because it demands all of us.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

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Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Jan 13, 202307:58
58 - 10 Drumming Practice Hacks For A Busy Day!

58 - 10 Drumming Practice Hacks For A Busy Day!

These practice hacks are great for days when the whirlwind of life takes over! It’s easy to fit at least one of the following 10 practices into your day to keep your momentum going strong!

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

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Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Jan 03, 202311:03
57 - This lady is drumming at 102 years young!

57 - This lady is drumming at 102 years young!

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I’ve heard all the excuses:

‘I’m too old, it’s too late, I could never start now.’

We’re going to bust all those myths today when you meet Viola Smith. She was still rocking the drums at over 100 years young!

I’ve been blessed to spend time with many of the ‘Yoda’ figures in drumming, and they all had one thing in common: drumming kept them ‘child-like’ full of energy and passion. Drumming is the fountain of youth!

One thing we can steal from these drumming greats is the lightness and carefree attitude that comes from living a life of NO REGRETS. You can hear it in Viola’s voice and in her laughter. This is the limitless energy that comes from drumming and having the courage to take action on your dreams.

Once you know how to flow around the drums effortlessly, you’ll actually will get better as you age. One of the dangers of drumming without a foundation, is burnout. That’s why in the LTR DRUMMING METHOD, we say, ‘how you move is how you groove!’ Learning how to MOVE so you can dance the drums is the secret to drumming past 100 and beyond.

To me, the biggest takeaway is that Viola has worked to create something more valuable than money or fame: memories and experiences. And if she can do it, so can we.

She also tells us that drumming doesn’t feel like work, and that’s why she’s so full of life! We don’t work the drums, we play the drums.

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Picasso

Let’s meet Viola Smith and see how she does it!

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

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Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 20, 202208:16
56 - What I learned from Steve Smith: 4 game changing ideas

56 - What I learned from Steve Smith: 4 game changing ideas

‘Be in no hurry; remember it’s not a race, it’s a lifestyle.’

I first met Steve Smith at KOSA 1999. I had no idea who he was, but going by the buzz and anticipation of the other attendees, this was a big deal. Steve empowered everyone there by sharing many stories and lessons from his teacher Freddie Gruber, and many other valuable insights that continue to serve me to this day. Besides having a great haircut (I had to go there), his artistry and spirit of character have had a big impact on me. Here are 4 game changing ideas that have helped me immensely.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

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Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 19, 202208:38
55 - The Case Against Double Bass

55 - The Case Against Double Bass

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‘Let’s have the idea come before the tool, not the tool before the idea.’       

I remember saving up for my first double bass pedal (it was a Dixon), it took months! I brought it home, added it to my kit, and there I was having fun getting a deep bass drum sound with not one but TWO feet! But after a while, now what? Doing my best to copy my heroes I had learned some patterns and grooves, but over time it became something I ‘should’ have, using it just because it was there. What I thought made me more creative, was actually making me less creative, because it gave me more options than I needed. Having too much prevents us from going deep into an idea, or seeing the idea there in the first place. In a smokescreen of more sounds, more choices, and one more thing to learn and practice, the real YOU can get lost. Minimalism, simplicity, and doing more with less while looking deeply into all that surrounds us, is the big idea here.       

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Dec 14, 202206:18
54 - Chris Lesso on DRUMMING, DETERMINATION, and more: Live on the 'Creative Interview Series' show

54 - Chris Lesso on DRUMMING, DETERMINATION, and more: Live on the 'Creative Interview Series' show

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I only had one thing going for me: DETERMINATION.  

I wasn't cut from any special cloth, a born a genius, or all that talented. But I did follow my passion, and was the eternal student to always learn and NEVER gave up.  

If you're like me, the saying 'you don't choose the drums, the drums chose you' resonates. I've made mistakes and experienced disappointment and failure, but one thing got me to where I am today: the GRIT to never give up. I shared my story when I was interviewed by Shawn Barry for his 'CREATIVE - Interview Series' show. I'm sure my story will resonate with yours!  

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Dec 13, 202219:21
53 - Am I coordinated enough to drum?

53 - Am I coordinated enough to drum?

It's a myth that drumming is reserved for the talented geniuses, as if they woke up one day and start drumming like an octopus, where every limb plays different rhythms simultaneously. This couldn't be further from the truth!  Diving right into all those notes, books, and songs, without a trusted SYSTEM is a recipe for getting dis-couraged, which means 'to lose courage'. You CAN win in drumming, and prove to yourself you are capable of 10X more than you think. Unleashing the CONFIDENCE inside you waiting to come out, and doing it in record time, is the work we do here.

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Dec 10, 202209:01
52 - A bit of my origin story: My roots, and how I got here (so far!)

52 - A bit of my origin story: My roots, and how I got here (so far!)

Here Chris' story, and how to improve your daily practice, playing in a band, and pursuing your passion!

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Dec 09, 202243:32
51 - Master your FOUNDATION with Chris Coleman

51 - Master your FOUNDATION with Chris Coleman

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Today we learn from master drummer Chris Coleman! (Beck, Prince, Stevie Wonder, and many more) Every time I've been blessed to spend time with Chris, he is humorous, energized, and uplifting. He has spent serious time mastering his craft, but approaches it with the humility of the eternal student. He gets his signature personality out on the drums every time, expressing what makes him unique with his bombastic creativity. In this exclusive LTR CONNECT live masterclass, we get into how to strengthen your foundation to give you ultimate freedom and confidence on the drums and life. Chris' spirit is an inspiration to us all!

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Dec 09, 202201:00:18
50 - When are you TOO OLD to drum?

50 - When are you TOO OLD to drum?

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'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.' Chinese proverb  

When are you too old to drum? NEVER! Drumming blesses us with vibrant health, elevated energy, joyful passion, and a confident creativity. Why would these be hoarded only to the young? As soon as you pick up the sticks at any age, you get these benefits and more.  

It's easy to get discouraged seeing all the amazing young drummers out there. But even the best in the world doubt themselves. There's always someone faster, quicker, and smarter out there, but no one can be YOU. What we say in the LTR DRUMMING METHOD, is: 'Don't find yourself, CREATE yourself.' Smash the rules of what you think you're supposed to be, or what others expect of you. Master chef Anthony Bourdain didn't even start Jiu Jitsu until he was almost 60, and fell in love with it, even achieving his black belt. What if he had convinced himself that he was only a senior citizen that doesn't do such crazy things? We talk ourselves out of our dreams for fear of falling flat on our faces and looking ridiculous. But the pain of REGRET is far worse. When you explore the voice that speaks inside you, only two things can happen: you will grow, and you will learn. You may fail, but you'll avoid living with the regret of never knowing. Regret is the ultimate pain.   

'How you move is how you groove!'  

Since drumming is movement based like martial arts, so if you know how to move EFFORTLESSLY, you don't get injuries and you can play for years to come and keep improving. But so many drummers (including me when I started) skip the first steps, jumping right to the drumming while ignoring the foundation. I get it, we all want to play! But knowing how to float around the drums with an effortless mastery, means you'll actually get BETTER as you get older. Now you're tapping into the fountain of youth, drumming until you're 100 years young and beyond!   

'You don't choose the drums, the drums choose you.'  

If the voice of drumming lives in you, express it loud and proud! CONFIDENCE is what we build here, and we only invite it when we step out of our comfort zones and into our best selves through drumming that's waiting to be born. Don't wait another day to delay your dreams! One thing I've learned from all the elder 'Yoda' greats of drumming I've been blessed to learn from, is that they all tapped into the drumming fountain of youth by being childlike, and having FUN with a spirit of play and freedom!

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Dec 09, 202215:08
49 - UNLEASHING POSSIBILITY on the DRUMS and in LIFE (Dad Edge podcast)

49 - UNLEASHING POSSIBILITY on the DRUMS and in LIFE (Dad Edge podcast)

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Give the gift of drumming to the young drummer in your life with this FREE first lesson:  chrislesso.com/drummingyouth  

The next generation is watching us. How do we live in a way that inspires those that come after us to ignite the best within them? Leaving a LEGACY of dreams lived and potential fulfilled, is to unleash your best self through drumming.   

Here's my deep dive interview on the Dad Edge podcast. We cover:   

-How our youth can gain explosive CONFIDENCE in drumming and life  

-Living our passions to avoid living a life of REGRET 

-How to unlock our true POTENTIAL   

With 'Life Through Rhythm' we use drumming as a FORCE to transform into our best selves.  Empower the next generation with DRUMMING: chrislesso.com/drummingyouth

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Dec 08, 202257:21
48 - How DRUMMING and MUSIC has the power to elevate YOUTH through dark times

48 - How DRUMMING and MUSIC has the power to elevate YOUTH through dark times

Drumming is a force for our youth to combat anxiety, isolation, and depression are skyrocketing off the charts like we've never seen before.

Hear from LTR DRUMMERS Dov, Max, and Beatrice how they used CONFIDENCE to beat CHAOS.

If you have a young drummer in your life that needs this, get the FREE resource at chrislesso.com/drummingyouth

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Dec 08, 202223:23
47 - Becoming a SERVANT HERO with The Dad Edge founder Larry Hagner

47 - Becoming a SERVANT HERO with The Dad Edge founder Larry Hagner

Here's Larry Hagner from the Dad Edge Alliance! How do we find time for it all, trying to balance work, our passions, our family, with LIFE coming at us from all sides? It's essential that we feed what we love while striving to be a SERVANT HERO, on the drums and in life. On the LTR PODCAST we go deep with Larry on this and more.

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Dec 08, 202249:02
46 - How to EMBRACE FEAR and WIN with Navy SEAL David Rutherford

46 - How to EMBRACE FEAR and WIN with Navy SEAL David Rutherford

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Navy SEALs are the modern day 'Jedi Knight' warriors of our time. We can learn how to increase DISCIPLINE, live with PURPOSE, and EMBRACE FEAR as we become our best selves through drumming.

David inspires people around the world as a top motivational speaker, author for kids and adults, radio & podcast host, behavioural training specialist, YouTube personality, private performance coach, social media presence, charity volunteer and mentor for young men. His uniquely high-impact and emotional style of speaking, writing and coaching helps all types of people gain a Navy SEAL style focus and mentality towards higher performance physically, mentally and spiritually. He combines over 25 years of exploring and researching the human condition with over 70 years of UDT/SEAL operations, training doctrine and elite performance to create the Froglogic Concepts a Navy SEAL Motivational Training program. In the past 9 years David has reached over 4 million people and is well on his way to reaching his personal goals of 10 million in ten years. Recruit David today to help you and your team to start forging your self-confidence, embracing your fears, living with purpose and to live the Team Life.

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Dec 07, 202201:43:14
45 - How to be an ERGO-DRUMMER with Candiria's Ken Schalk

45 - How to be an ERGO-DRUMMER with Candiria's Ken Schalk

Here we go with one of my favourite drummers, Ken Schalk! Here we get into how movement creates your sound, Bruce Lee, golf, and so much more.

Ken’s main point of public recognition was CANDIRIA, a Brooklyn, NY quintet that covered a wide range of musical styles over a 14 year career. Perceived as a progressive, urban fusion wrapped in heavy metal, CANDIRIA’s sound provided Ken an environment that most musicians dream of; to challenge his talent on every level. In 2009, Ken said yes to the drum seat for Platinum selling rock band FUEL, touring for almost 4 years and writing & recording the drums for FUEL’s 2014 release, “Puppet Strings”.

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Dec 07, 202201:18:48
44 - Drumming with EFFORTLESS MASTERY with Kenny Werner

44 - Drumming with EFFORTLESS MASTERY with Kenny Werner

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Playing music should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath, yet most musicians are hindered by self-consciousness, apprehension, self-doubt, and stress. Before we can truly express our inner self, we must first learn to be at peace and overcome the distractions that can make performance difficult. Kenny's remarkable work deals directly with these hindrances, and presents ways to let our natural creative powers flow freely with minimal stress and effort. Includes inspiring recordings of meditations designed to initiate positive thought. Kenny's book 'Effortless Mastery' has become a favourite of many musicians who credit it with changing their lives! Many are so impressed that they buy copies for their musician friends as gifts.

"Effortless Mastery is a book that the world really needs. Kenny Werner, is one of my favourite pianists I've ever had the pleasure of working with, and in my opinion one of the best pianists living on the planet. Kenny teaches that 'The joy of practicing is concentration. The joy of playing is liberation.' Effortless Mastery teaches the seeker how to achieve both at the highest levels. It also shows how to practice effectively, promoting real growth and how to play and perform free from fear and self-judgment. I highly recommend this book." Quincy Jones

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Dec 07, 202201:29:11
43 - Drumming For Life: Upgrade Your PRACTICE, ENERGY, and FOCUS with Olympic trainer Dr Greg Wells

43 - Drumming For Life: Upgrade Your PRACTICE, ENERGY, and FOCUS with Olympic trainer Dr Greg Wells

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We can't drum, or be our best in any area of life, without having our HEALTH together first. This gives us the focus, confidence, and ENERGY to express our best selves on the drums!

In high performance scenarios (like drumming!), the human mind and body have to work together for ultimate results. Dr. Greg Wells is a health and high performance expert who, as a scientist and physiologist, empowers leaders to perform at the highest level, even when under the most extreme circumstances.

We are honoured to spend an hour with Dr Greg Wells! I have read all his books and I have been a fan of Greg's for years. For more than 25 years, he has worked with some of the highest-performing individuals on the planet, including Olympic and world champions. He is also a travel and expedition adventurer who has journeyed through every imaginable terrain and conditions in more than 50 countries.

Greg has written four bestselling books: Superbodies, The Ripple Effect, The Focus Effect, and his most recent, Rest, Refocus, Recharge: A Guide for Optimizing Your Life. He also hosted the award-winning Superbodies series, which aired on Olympic broadcasts worldwide in 2010 and 2012. As a speaker, Wells has travelled the world speaking at events such as TEDx and The Titan Summit, and has shared the stage with Robin Sharma, Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak, and Deepak Chopra.

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Dec 07, 202255:43
42 - Building Explosive CONFIDENCE Through Drumming with Dom Famularo

42 - Building Explosive CONFIDENCE Through Drumming with Dom Famularo

We are live with Dom Famularo! In this LTR CONNECT workshop, we battle the dangers of loosing our inspiration, and becoming isolated as anxiety builds and erodes our enthusiasm for the drumming we love.

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Dec 07, 202201:02:52
41 - Grow your drumming GROOVE, ENERGY, and ENTHUSIASM with Randy Cooke

41 - Grow your drumming GROOVE, ENERGY, and ENTHUSIASM with Randy Cooke

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Randy Cooke epitomizes the crucial mix of being not only an amazing drummer, but an outstanding PERSON. This is the LTR attitude in drumming and life. You DON'T want to have the fastest hands on the block, and have no sense of humour. Show me someone that practices 8 hours a day, and I'll show you someone really hard to get along with. Smile, get out there in the world, and make the world a better place because you're in it. This is what Randy lives every day, and why he's a great success. Find out how in this awesome hour together! We became not only better drummers, but better people as we came together for the synergy of becoming our best selves through drumming!   

Through LTR CONNECT we bring in the best people and drummers around the world to help us turn obstacles into opportunities. We are stronger together.

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Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 03, 202201:14:02
40 - Why your drumming needs more ATTITUDE, with Rich Redmond

40 - Why your drumming needs more ATTITUDE, with Rich Redmond

ATTITUDE is the life blood of drumming. OWN every note you play, and play it like it's your last! Today we go into a deep dive with the amazing Rich Redmond on why it's essential to bring out maximum attitude in drums and in life!

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LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

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Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 03, 202201:21:58
39 - How to use DRUMMING to get through challenging times, with Claus Hessler and Mike Sleath

39 - How to use DRUMMING to get through challenging times, with Claus Hessler and Mike Sleath

Who is in YOUR circle? Who refuels and recharges you when you're down? There is a great danger in trying to 'lone-wolf' it when you face challenges, so lean in on those around you to become your best self through drumming when you're down and out! We are stronger when we drum together

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

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Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to reach higher. If you're ready to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 03, 202201:03:26
38 - How to lower ANXIETY through DRUMMING, with Navy SEAL David Rutherford

38 - How to lower ANXIETY through DRUMMING, with Navy SEAL David Rutherford

Anxiety and depression levels are at all time highs. How do we handle the amount of distraction pummelling us day in and day out from every direction on the battlefield of life?

We had on Navy SEAL David Rutherford to give us tools to fight anxiety and face fear both behind the kit and in all we do.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

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Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to speak THEIR voice. If you're ready to go deeper to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 02, 202217:24
37 - Why you MUST keep your WHITE BELT MENTALITY in drumming and life, with Tommy Igoe

37 - Why you MUST keep your WHITE BELT MENTALITY in drumming and life, with Tommy Igoe

Thinking you’re above simplicity, minimalism, and the fundamentals, is the root to the disaster of your evolution, and the ceiling of your learning. Having a never ending ‘white belt mentality’ or a beginner’s mind is the key to discovering possibilities and living your potential through drumming and life.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

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Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to speak THEIR voice. If you're ready to go deeper to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 02, 202212:29
36 - Dom Famularo: Find your COURAGE through DRUMMING

36 - Dom Famularo: Find your COURAGE through DRUMMING

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: chrislesso.net/LTR

In the volatile landscape of the today’s world, our biggest challenges are to do whatever it takes to avoid mediocrity, lack of focus, and dis-couragement. Recently I was honoured to be interviewed recently by Dom Famularo on behalf of Sabian Cymbals, and we got DEEP into tactics on how to avoid getting to the end of your life meeting the person you COULD have been, and instead find the COURAGE to live out a life of possibility through the magic of drumming. Dom has been my mentor for over 25 years! The qualities we strive to embody in the LTR METHOD like LTE (long term excellence), enthusiasm, and the humility to be a life long student, Dom lives every day. In this exciting interview you’ll find out how to battle proof yourself with unbeatable courage to discover your potential and become your best self through drumming!

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to speak THEIR voice. If you're ready to go deeper to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 02, 202201:04:34
35 - Balancing our passion of DRUMMING with family and life (Chris Lesso on the Dad Edge podcast)

35 - Balancing our passion of DRUMMING with family and life (Chris Lesso on the Dad Edge podcast)

‘Time is not on your side, but your choices are.’  

How do you balance family, work, and pursuing your passions? YOU CAN’T. All you have is time and focus. There are so many ‘spinning plates’ we all have moving simultaneously in our lives, and the only thing that keeps them all going is our CHOICES of what to focus the only resource we have on: TIME. To see anything grow, we must MEASURE it. This brings AWARENESS, allowing us to course correct back to THE PATH of our mighty mission.  

I was on the Dad Edge podcast as a guest with Larry Hagner where we explore this and more.

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to speak THEIR voice. If you're ready to go deeper to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 01, 202240:35
34 - Find your ATTITUDE, TECHNIQUE, and RESILIENCY through DRUMMING

34 - Find your ATTITUDE, TECHNIQUE, and RESILIENCY through DRUMMING

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: chrislesso.net/LTR

I was recently a guest on master drummer Eric Boudreault's show Drumfills Kafé where we went into some tools on how drummers can use adversity as a tool to get BETTER. Uncover ways you can use attitude, technique, and resiliency to be your best self through drumming by using obstacles to your ADVANTAGE. Check it out, and stay inspired!   

Join the LTR DRUMMING NATION at chrislesso.com to live your BEST SELF THROUGH DRUMMING

LTR (Life Through Rhythm) is an attitude and way of life using drumming as a force to unleash focus, confidence, and self expression in all you do.

Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTR

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using one of the buttons on the side!

Take a second and leave me a review for the LTR DRUMMING PODCAST, it helps others find the content so we can all grow on this amazing journey. (I read every single one of them) We are stronger when we drum TOGETHER!

If you have any questions or something you'd like to see in the show, contact me anytime at chrislesso.com

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get the latest episodes!

Are you ready to rise to your 2.0 in drumming and life? Chris Lesso's LTR DRUMMING METHOD is for drummers who want to speak THEIR voice. If you're ready to go deeper to unleash your best self through drumming, book your FREE vision session here at chrislesso.net/LTR

Keep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!

Dec 01, 202232:60