Your Best Self Through DRUMMING with Chris Lesso

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?

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!

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!

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: chrislesso.net/LTR

Ever felt it hard to stay motivated? Like the world just doesn't want you to drum?

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!

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!

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.

'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!

TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: chrislesso.net/LTR

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!