Chris began studying music on the piano at the age of 7, and received his grade 8 in classical piano through the Royal Conservatory at age 12. He began drumming when he was 9, and has never looked back. After gaining much experience performing and writing music in various bands, he sought out and took lessons from many world-renowned artists such as Dom Famularo, Ed Shaughnessy, and Jim Chapin, then going on to study with highly respected teacher and drummer Jim Blackley. In addition to being an eternal student of the drumset, Chris is currently studying on the Tabla with Ritesh Das.

Chris' unique blend of hard rock, jazz, improvisational, and world flavored rhythms can be heard with Chris' own original band modus factor (with Brownman and Ian De Souza), Michel Cusson's Cavalia Odysseo, The Blues Bros Revue, Steve Koven, Brownman, Tony Springer (Wild T And The Spirit), The Toronto Tabla Ensemble, as well as various other artists performing around the Toronto area and touring internationally.

Chris is a proud educator, teaching a full roster of students, performing regular Drum Events, and is a faculty member at Metalworks Institute. He also writes for various publications including Canadian Musician Magazine, and has designed a goal centered curriculum for his students. Chris is endorsed by Sonor Drums, Evans Heads, Sabian Cymbals and Vic Firth Sticks.

The future holds an ever-improving output of energetic live shows and rhythmically intense recorded work, always drawing from a wide range of influences and styles. For news, show listings, and video clips, please visit: www.ChrisLesso.com

Drum Lessons in Toronto.

• Sonor
• Sabian
• Vic Firth
• Evans