Your Best Self Through DRUMMING with Chris Lesso

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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.

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

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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!

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

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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!

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 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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‘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!

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!

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!

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’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!

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!

‘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!

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

‘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.       

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 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!  

Live YOUR story through drumming with the LTR DRUMMING WORLDWIDE community: 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!

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.

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!