Decades of fishing the oceans will harden most men. Although Chris Lutyens spent most of his life as a lobster fisherman, he had a different experience. The first time he rode the waves of the open sea, Chris fell in love. He had found his calling. However, a seafaring life was not his only passion.

Born with innate musical talent that demanded fulfillment, Chris's lifelong affinity for the piano began when he was three years old. He inherited his musicality from his mother, a trained and dedicated musician.

When he was at sea, music never left his mind. The rhythm of the ocean, the wind in the rigging, and the purity of birdsong comprised a powerful symphony that represented freedom from the rigidity of societal demands. Chris did not respond well to the pressures of modern culture.

Although intelligent and capable, he loathed academia, and chose to learn on his own terms, including music. His methodology involved a harsh self-discipline that was much more demanding than the rigors imposed by a traditional educational system.

Chris played as hard as he worked, and the intensity of his lifestyle was often difficult to bear for those he loved as they strived to keep up with his pace. The devastating loss of his mother in 2005 moved him to examine the way he lived and make adjustments. Still, the stress endured from two failed marriages, raising two children, and then losing his beloved boat, the Lucy, in 2007, would break most men.    Read More