Nov 6, 2020
Mark Schulman is the man big names call when they need someone to hold down the beat on tour, just ask Cher and P!nk. He joins the show today to talk about his career, the power of gratitude and attitude, how fear and excitement are linked and why a drummer high can get you thinking positively and more creatively.
Join us for this gift of a conversation with the man P!nk nicknamed Disneyland.
Key Takeaways
[1:30] Nick welcomes Mark to the show and asks him to talk a bit about what he’s been doing this year despite the pandemic and 2020 being a year “off” from touring with P!nk for the last 13 years. He touches on what working with P!nk looks like.
[5:50] Mark is one of the few artists born and raised in Los Angeles, he shares the story of when he saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan at two years old which led to playing the drums — his first professional gig at 12! — by way of a cello.
[9:49] Meeting Ringo left Mark speechless, he also shares the very emotional story of when he met Sir Paul McCartney.
[12:53] A pivotal moment in Portland, Mark talks about a failed audition that led to him making two promises to himself: 1. No one would ever tell him to speed up or slow down except himself and 2. He would transform his fear into confidence. He spent the next two years working on his internal meter and taking charge of his journey.
[18:57] So when do people just start coming to you, your name is made and there is no more auditioning? Never. He shares a series of stories where he still had to prove himself after having proven himself: be proactive!
[25:20] Mark speaks about the Three C’s: clarity, capability, and confidence that are highlighted in his first book and that led to him taking the lead and building real confidence.
[27:10] Working with Cher comes with a few anecdotes. From D2K to Las Vegas Mark recounts his time working with Cher.
[30:02] Mark figured out years ago how to create humility and keep himself in check. He speaks to the serious and undervalued job of the crew and shares something Billy Idol said to him that still resonates to this day.
[34:06] How do you hone an intense 90-minute focus? When Mark drifts — we all do — he pulls himself back. He also meditates every morning.
[36:17] From drum clinics to activating to writing books, Mark talks about the transition he made towards his different business ventures. He shares his formula for success — attitude changes behavior which in turn influences life outcomes — as well as a few quick tips to change your own attitude quickly.
[47:25] Who is Mark listening to these days?
[50:33] Nick thanks Mark for his energizing presence and for coming on the podcast to share so very much of himself and his story.
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People:
@BrendTheArtist (Brenda Russel)
Projects:
Conquering Life's Stage Fright: Three Steps to Top Performance, by Mark Schulman