Brandon Pertzborn: Drummer for the Offspring & the power of having the right mindset in music.

About this episode

Brandon Pertzborn discusses his journey as a drummer and the importance of mindset in pursuing a music career.

It was an amazing time having Brandon Pertzborn on the podcast. Brandon is best known for being the drummer of The Offspring and previously touring with, Marilyn Manson , Limp Bizkit, and Black Flag. His journey is extraordinary, Brandon, embodies the Choose Your Perspective movement because he shows how powerful it is to not only find your purpose, but live your purpose. What did we discuss? Choosing a "Non-Traditional" Career Embracing Uncertainty and Focusing on What's Controllable How Authenticity Led to Playing with The Offspring Embracing the Unexpected During High-Stakes Performances Setbacks as Blessings in the Music Industry The Communal Energy of Live Music Performance Mental and Physical Readiness for a Musician's Life Navigating the Constant Uncertainty of Life on Tour Universal Lessons: When Work Feels Like Purpose

People in this episode

Host: Daniel Kramer

Guest: Brandon Pertzborn

Topics covered

• Non-Traditional Career
• Mindset in Music
• Authenticity
• Live Music Performance
• Setbacks in Music Industry
• Life on Tour
• Purpose in Work

Keywords

• Brandon Pertzborn
• The Offspring
• mindset
• music career
• live performance
• authenticity
• setbacks
• tour life
• purpose

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Offspring, Marilyn Manson, Limp Bizkit, Black Flag

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