Born 1976 in Plymouth, started playing the piano and studying music at the age of three, from the age of eight Lee studied classical music with among others Philip Buttal. Before turning professional in1991 Lee worked in many different semi and professional bands. After gaining grade eight and music A level, he enrolled at Leeds College of Music studying BA (Hon’s) in Jazz Studies and Recording techniques for three years, with teachers including Nikki Iles and Dave Smith.