Your Best Self Through DRUMMING with Chris Lesso
Your Best Self Through DRUMMING with Chris Lesso
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. Unleash your best self through drumming at: chrislesso.net/LTR
101 - NO Drummer Succeeds Without These 4 Elements
Get your free FLOW drumming guide at: chrislesso.net/LTRWhat do Chad Smith, Carter Beauford, and Tony Williams ALL Have in Common?It’s not just chops. It’s not just feel. And it’s definitely not luck. Every drummer who actually breaks through on the kit—no matter their style, background, or story—has 4 core elements in place.They had to get them from somewhere. And if even ONE of these is missing… things stall. Frustration creeps in. Progress feels random.Today we break down the 4 elements that show up in EVERY great drummer:MINDSET - Ethos (how you think)MOVEMENT - Flow (how you move)MASTERY - Rhythm (how you express)MISSION - Practice (how you build)These aren’t random ideas. Different drummers arrive at them in different ways…and any drummer that succeeds is strong in all 4, but has a unique story to go with them.No two drummers sound the same when these are aligned.If your drumming has ever felt stuck, inconsistent, or like something’s missing… this will show you exactly where to look.If you’re ready to go deeper into this and build your own version of these 4 elements and get more flow on the kit instantly: chrislesso.net/LTR
Mar 31
10 min
100 - 6 Pro-Athlete Secrets That Transform Your Drumming (Brendan Fox)
Drumming is 90% mental! In this episode, Brendan Fox shows how the same protocols that train Olympians can unleash unstoppable flow and focus behind your kit.Get your free training and join the Life Through Rhythm global drumming collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠⁠⁠
Sep 13, 2025
56 min
99 - Can you make SIMPLE sound AWESOME?
Get your free training and join the global drumming collective: ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠Can you make SIMPLE sound AWESOME? On this episode, we get into the nuances that the masters use to get farther faster, and get more out of less. In this age of information overload, it's not what we add, but what we DELETE that defines our best self through drumming!Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTRLTR (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? 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/LTRKeep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!
Jul 4, 2025
17 min
98 - 'How you LIVE is how you DRUM!' Timeless wisdom learned from the best, with Nick Ruffini
TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠We're live with Nick Ruffini! With over 700+ episodes of Drummer's Resource podcast combined with Nick's knowledge in the business world, hospitality industry, and cutting edge media, he takes these lessons learned from the best to his drumming AND life. This is a must listen episode!Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTRLTR (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? 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/LTRKeep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!
May 12, 2025
42 min
97 - 'Feel Better, Play Better'! MIND BODY DRUMMING with special guest Adam Gust
Want more FLOW in your drumming? Get your FREE drumming flow guide at ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠Today we've got special guest Adam Gust on the LTR DRUMMING podcast!Ever wondering if what you're practicing over and over is actually getting you to your goals? Is your technique ok, but not quite getting the supercharged FEELING you're after?Control our state, and we control our drumming, and our life.How we feel and how we MOVE when we play are connected. This ties into effortless technique, and feeling a bulletproof confidence when we drum. 'How you move is how you groove'!We covered:• Tune your nervous system for optimal drumming• Somatic Rudiments: GRACES (Grounding, Relaxation, Awareness, Centering, Energizing, Synergy)• Emotional Motor Learning — how emotion imprints itself in muscle memoryLet's become our best selves through drumming!Join the global drumming movement at ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTRLTR (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? 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
Apr 21, 2025
1 hr 25 min
96 - Live Q&A! Practice routines for drummers, and more
Practice routines can be a challenge, so on this live Q&A we'll get your practicing to a new level!Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTRLTR (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? 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/LTRKeep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!
Apr 17, 2025
46 min
95 - My pre-show routine, the BEST exercise to get around the kit
I get a lot of questions about my exact pre-show routine and what THE best exercise is to flow around the kit, so on this weeks show we get deep into it. This will inspire and elevate your drumming! Let me know what got your drumming the most motivated and inspired.What do you want to see next?Stay inspired!ChrisAre you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTRLTR (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? 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/LTRKeep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!
Apr 15, 2025
27 min
94 - A Drummer's Secret Weapon: The HIHAT [*live behind the scenes masterclass]
TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠Are you using your hihats to their full potential? The hihats can be your secret weapon! Here's a limited replay of this behind the scenes live online masterclass, where I used real song examples of my favourites to uncover secrets of the hihat you've never noticed before. Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTRLTR (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? 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
Mar 27, 2025
1 hr 14 min
93 - Mike Mangini: Get maximum RESULTS with minimal TIME
TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠We went LIVE with Mike Mangini on the LTR DRUMMING podcast! We covered how to get farther faster in record time, effective practicing tactics, and a Q&A. Let's unleash our best selves through drumming! Are you ready to TRANSFORM your life through DRUMMING? Click the link to find out how! chrislesso.net/LTRLTR (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? 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/LTRKeep drumming with passion, and see you on the inside!
Mar 6, 2025
1 hr 20 min
92 - TASTEFUL Crashes In Your Drumming (Behind the scenes on a live session)
TRANSFORM through DRUMMING: ⁠chrislesso.net/LTR⁠ Do you use your crashes tastefully? Or do you just smack them out of default, annoying everyone around you? I admit I did this for years without much thought ... after all, that's what we drummers do right? We hit things! We have a LOT of power as drummers, and crash cymbals are like sonic bombs going off. You may be annoying the rest of the band without even realizing it. Learning to use them TASTEFULLY is actually really fun, and the music will love you for 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!
Jan 6, 2025
53 min
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