•Secrets of Rockstar Performance
•Motivation & Inspiration
•Overcoming Obstacles
•Collaboration & Teamwork
•Choose Your Attitude
•The Power of Engagement
•Resilience
•Magnifying Joy in Your Life
•Ignite Your Passion with Purpose
•Owning a Rockstar Mindset
•Secrets of Rockstar Performance
•Motivation & Inspiration
•Overcoming Obstacles
•Collaboration & Teamwork
•Choosing Your Attitude
•The Power of Engagement
•Innovation & Creativity
•Magnifying Joy in Your Life
•Igniting Your Passion with Purpose
•Owning a Rockstar Mindset
Mark’s journey from a classically trained cellist to the first-call drummer for the world’s top artists like P!NK, Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Cher, and a host of other world-class artists showcases the immense power of attitude, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
“I’ve learned about the importance of attitude as part of the touring family with these great performers,” Mark says as he unpacks the secrets of rockstar performance. His presentations translate lessons learned during his remarkable career into valuable tips for organizations, teams, leaders, and those who want to be their absolute best.
With over 32 years of electrifying stages worldwide, he not only brings unparalleled energy to music but also translates this dynamism into motivational speaking, where he becomes the bridge between the pulsating heart of rock ‘n’ roll and transformative business and corporate leadership. As a cancer survivor, Mark's resilience and vitality infuse his keynotes, where he shares the secrets of rockstar performance, emphasizing attitude's role in driving extraordinary outcomes.
His published works, including Conquering Life’s Stage Fright and The Attitude Equation, extend his philosophy to all, laying out a blueprint for harnessing fear into confidence and transforming attitude into action.
As a passionate educator and advocate, Mark’s dedication extends off-stage through his work with Create Now! and the Teenage Cancer Trust, showcasing his commitment to using art for change. His unique approach to speaking combines these elements into a message that resonates deeply with corporate audiences, offering not just inspiration but practical tools for personal and professional development.
Mark Schulman grew up in Los Angeles and is a classically trained cellist. As a teen, he played with the Los Angeles Junior Philharmonic. He later even played cello on the 2009/2010 P!NK tour.
During his unprecedented career over the last 32 years, Mark has been a first-call drummer for world-class rock and pop artists. He was voted “Top 3 Pop-Rock Drummers” in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll in 2014 and was the featured cover artist in the May 2019 issue of Modern Drummer. Mark did four record-breaking world tours with P!NK over 15 years.
Mark’s resume reads like a “Who’s Who” of international rock ‘n’ roll royalty, including acts such as Cher, Billy Idol, Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Beyonce, and so many other world-class artists. He has drummed with Velvet Revolver at Ozzfest and for a crowd of 225,000 at Glastonbury Festival with Simple Minds. Mark has appeared on nearly every American, European, and Australian variety show including the Grammy Awards, Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, American Idol, The Paul O'Grady Show, The X Factor, Wetten, dass..?, the ARIA Awards, and more.
Mark’s fan base extends way beyond the rock ‘n’ roll stage. Fans of his other career, as a top motivational speaker, exist at companies and organizations he’s spoken for, including American Express, Microsoft, IBM, DELL Cisco, Aveda, Kaiser, NCAA, SAP, and more. To date, Mark has performed over 2,000 keynotes, 1,000 music clinics, and for over a billion people.
Offstage, Mark is passionate about teaching and helping others. He was the chairman of Create Now!, a non-profit organization founded in 1996 to help change troubled children's lives through creative arts mentoring. A cancer survivor himself, Mark has also motivated children and teens through his work doing seminars with the Ronald McDonald House and benefits for the Teenage Cancer Trust in the U.K.
An active educator, Mark taught at the Los Angeles Music Academy and is one of the world’s most sought-after drum clinicians, hosting clinics around the world. Mark produced his first instructional DVD in his studio, A Day in the Recording Studio; A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Recording Great Drum Tracks for Drummers and All Musicians distributed by Hudson Music. The Mark Schulman Signature Snare Drum is one of the best-selling signature products in the history of GRETSCH.
Mark's first book, Conquering Life’s Stage Fright, shows people how to harness doubt, fear, and anxiety as it relates to any performance or presentation and transform that into clarity, capability, and confidence. Mark’s second book, The Attitude Equation, released April 2024, which lays out a powerful path to happiness and achievement: Attitude x Behavior = Consequence. Mark and his writing partner Dr. Jim Samuels have interviewed rockstar performers across all industries about how ATTITUDE has driven BEHAVIOR to produce world-class CONSEQUENCES in their lives.
In May 2023, Mark became a judge and coach for an all-new original music competition television show called BANDED. The show redefines the “build-a-band” concept and pairs up-and-coming artists with top coaches. Besides judging, Mark will coach one of the rock outfits.
Mark is also a music producer, trained audio engineer, and studio co-owner of West Triad Recording Studio in Venice, California.
Imagine blending the transformative energy of Tony Robbins with the rhythmic genius of Ringo Starr and the charismatic showmanship of Bono. Mark Schulman is this exceptional hybrid. An ‘activational speaker’ whose presentations do more than motivate—they inspire action, insight, and connection. With a drum set as his podium and a career’s worth of rock ‘n’ roll stories as his arsenal, Mark doesn’t just talk about peak performance and team synergy; he demonstrates it in an interactive ‘rock show disguised as a keynote’ that will leave your audience energized, empowered and ready to boost your bottom line.
Mark’s Thoughts:
“When someone is a top performer in their field, or we see a team of top performers, people often refer to them as rockstars. But imagine what your team can learn about managing performance, energy, sustainability, and mental fitness from REAL rockstars?
As someone who has played with some of the greatest pop and rock stars in the world for 32 years as their drummer, I have analyzed and studied the band dynamic relentlessly. Rockstar performers all share traits that got us to the top and KEEP us there.”
Mark’s keynotes are a symphony of insights and entertainment. Expect a dynamic mix of high-energy drum performances, interactive rhythm sessions, compelling multimedia presentations and truly cutting edge content. Each speech is tailored to activate the ‘rockstar DNA’ in every attendee, fostering individual strengths, enhancing team dynamics, and elevating corporate cultures. With Mark, it’s not just about listening—it’s about experiencing, engaging, and transforming.
Ideal For:
Corporate Events
Association Meetings
Leadership Conferences
Team-Building Retreats
Trade Shows
Mark Schulman’s keynotes are more than an event; they are milestones that will resonate with your team long after the applause fades. Ready to transform your next corporate event into an unforgettable rock concert of insights and inspiration? Invite Mark Schulman, and let the transformation begin.
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