Ray Lemond was born in the UK and studied music/piano at TRINITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC, LONDON & ROYAL NORHTERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC, MANCHESTER. He attained Performer's Diploma in 1979.
Since emigrating to Australia, he has been active in the Sydney music scene, directing Musical theatre shows, teaching and performing classical concerts, jazz venues and weddings/corporate functions. He is an accomplished accompanist and enjoys accompanying singers/instrumentalists in recital.
Since 2001, he has been working on luxury cruiseliners as Musical Director for the onboard Theatre orchestra. More recently, he is engaged as Solo Classical Performer providing a series of solo piano recitals onboard ships within the Carnival group.