When you were young, did you play an instrument? I played the piano. Well, it was closer to practiced a few times. But my cousin, Mark Peterson, CEO of MPM Entertainment… he was fantastic.

If you ever have seen Shakira, Cirque du Soleil, Jason Robert Brown, Tom Scott, Gloria Gaynor, or Joan Baez perform live, then you have seen him.

Mark Peterson is a world-class bassist. With over 20 years of experience as a session/touring bassist and musical director.

Making Greatness in Music & Life

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Mark is a self-taught musician. When we were young, we lived in St. Louis, Missouri. He lived next door. I would come over to listen to him practice with his brother. Their bedroom was vinyl records and music sheets. They were the ones who introduced me to Thelonious Monk, Yo-Yo Ma, and Coltrane.

Mark is the reason I now say, “Hey Google, please play guitar jazz.”
Even though I can use my voice to control my devices, there are no short-cuts to perfecting your craft with your fingers. It has taken Mark thousands of hours of practice to get where he is today.

Through the humbling process of losing money on his first tour, Mark went back out on the road making sure he kept his mind on the money.

What he has created as a result is marvelous.

I enjoyed diving into the psychology of a successful artist and business person. During our 3o minute chat, Mark shared tips that will help any aspiring artist in today’s world.

 

How To Become a Music Producer & Avoid Major Pitfalls. In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The #1 Thing You Should Do When You Go on Tour
• How the music industry has changed (and how to be successful today as an artist)
• Why First Importance Are Crucial
• What Every Entrepreneur Should Understand About Money

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