The Big 3: Steps to the Big Stage

The musician's professional development toolkit. It's time to get and keep the gigs you want.

The First Measurable Process To Elevate a Performing Career

There's never been something like this before.

Welcome to the very first step by step process for musicians to get and keep the gigs they really want. Many have shared their own success stories, but until now no one offered the combination of been-there-done-that playing experience plus real expertise as a professional coach, gained by years of supporting successful people to maximize their own potential. Those combine to create the very first specific and measurable framework to make having the gig of your dreams as achievable as possible.

What Are The Big 3?

This is simple but not easy. The structure provided by these three categories allows us to dive deep into the DNA of a world-class performer.

Play the Part

Covering every aspect of the musician's role, from performance to gear, technology and mindset
Look the Part

Distilling image down into the areas that impact and develop it with authenticity
Be a Good Person

Building and demonstrating the character skills essential for greatness on your own and within a team

This Is a No-Fluff Approach

It's no pie in the sky presentation.

You don't need more people who seek to "wow" you - you deserve results. That's why every minute is full of tips, analysis and awareness-boosting insights that you can leverage immediately. You won't be waiting for the big moment to arrive before putting these to work. Throughout the course, we maintain the feel of a 1:1 sit down with a trusted mentor, anchored by the structure of an expert personal coach.

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Your Partner on the Journey

One part touring drummer, one part coach, Mark occupies a niche in the entertainment industry. The combination of over a decade of worldwide performance experience with artists such as Tyler Farr, Jon Secada, Mitchell Tenpenny, Lindsay Ell and Lita Ford plus hundreds of hours spent in one-on-one settings as a personal and professional development coach gives him unrivaled insights and tools to share with those who are looking to make the biggest leaps for themselves.

Mark Poiesz

Course curriculum

1. Play the Part
2. Assessment One Overview
3. Assessment One
1. Look the Part
2. Assessment Two Overview
3. Assessment Two
1. Be a Good Person
2. Assessment Three Overview
3. Assessment Three
1. What Next?
2. One More Step
1. Closing
2. Action Plan Worksheet
3. Consolidated Resource List

About this course

$149.00
18 lessons
1.5 hours of video content

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Customer Reviews

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““The TB3 Course by Mark Poiesz is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to take their career to the highest professional level. It not only provides insight into the day to day interactions required of the music industry professional, but its methodology also provides you with the necessary information and tools to honestly assess your current acumen, pinpoint where you are excelling or need further development, and how to tap into the people and resources that can help you take the action required to reach your goals. Mark's approach is simple (yet thorough), well reasoned and sincere. If you're willing to be honest with yourself, and put in the work to develop your career (musical or otherwise), I highly recommend The Big 3.””

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“I took the Big 3 course, not as a musician but as an interested business professional. I found that many of the tenets of what Mark lays out in this course apply to being successful in business as well. The Big 3 provided me with some great new tools to enhance my own development and growth, both personally and professionally. I really appreciate the way Mark seeks to connect and educate in a thoughtful, approachable and genuine way. No ego here. This course is a phenomenal tool for anybody looking to better themselves and succeed in any meaningful endeavor. If you're even considering investing in personal development, this is a great place to start!”

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“This is the course and information that will help anyone achieve a better version of themselves. Mark's teaching ability and use of knowledge are invaluable! The tools you will receive, the idea's presented and assessments will help you find what ...”

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It’s Not Just Watch and Learn; It’s Also Assess and Improve

By the end of the course, you'll have:

Clarity on exactly where you need to invest your time, effort, or resources next for maximum impact
A completed Action Plan Worksheet (included) for each area you're improving next
A holistic view of what it really takes to build a sustained career as a performer at the highest level

A One of a Kind Combination of Experience

As a performer, Mark has toured five continents to play in front of millions of people, embodying his signature energy as a drummer and musical director with multi-platinum selling country, pop, rock and latin artists.

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach, Mark has extensive experience with personal development and professional growth. His clients not only include ambitious creatives in the entertainment industry, but also leaders and high performers at AT&T, CNN, HBO, Google, Capital One, BlackRock, IBM, HelloFresh and more.

What Others Are Saying

“When I moved to Nashville in 2017, I only knew one thing: I wanted to be a working drummer. After my first lesson with Mark, I knew that I was on right the path to achieve that goal. He helped expose a blind spot in my playing that I never noticed - and I had been drumming for over 20 years at that point! Since that first lesson, I have played on stages bigger than I’ve ever dreamed of, performed on national TV, and have recorded on songs that charted on Billboard! Besides being a world class musician and a very knowledgeable coach, Mark has something that can’t be taught: passion. Passion about music. Passion about helping people. Passion about making a difference. THAT is what makes his lessons and coaching valuable. As a drummer, working with Mark is the best thing that I have ever done for myself. I believe the future is bright! ”

“Mark Poiesz's course lays out exactly the kind of information that I wish I had starting out and it will absolutely help one succeed as a musician in any situation. How do I know the quality of the wisdom laid out here? It's essentially the method I used to gain my own success as a full time musician in Nashville. You won't be disappointed.”

“After watching the course through a few times, I have found quite a few helpful nuggets of information and advice that I look forward to implementing. A lot of the points Mark mentions are very thought provoking and honestly evaluating myself has given me new insights on the things I need to work on to further my career. This is a great tool for musicians who are wondering how to take their career to the next level and is something I feel can reference throughout the evolution of my career. ”

Unique Tools to Advance Your Music Career

Videos aren't enough. The transformative value inside is centered around three assessments that clarify where you stand and where you need to grow next.

Step One

A comprehensive scoring framework relating to performance and equipment
Step Two

A reflective approach to discern the components of image and essence in an authentic way
Step Three

A custom 360 review geared towards the unique challenges of a performing musician

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Unlock Ongoing Benefits

Purchasing The Big 3: Steps to the Big Stage gives you LIFETIME ACCESS to all future versions. Version 2.0 was just released in January 2024! Enrolled members also have the opportunity to leverage discounted 1:1 coaching with Mark to help address any barriers they may have uncovered for themselves.

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Create Success Because of Your Health, Not at the Expense of It.

Musicians can't afford to ignore our mental health any longer. That's why The Big 3: Steps to the Big Stage was crafted to support all the pillars of mental health in ways that also support reaching your goals.

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Questions?

Perhaps You're Wondering:

I'm young/old/experienced/inexperienced... is this course for me?

YES! The content inside is evergreen, it'll make all the difference early in a career and sustain success as a pro. Depending on where you're at in your journey, one section or another might speak to you more; that's by design. But you aren't likely to build a long and rewarding career if you leave any of these out.
How long will it take to go through this course?

You could watch the videos in an hour and a half, but the assessments are very detailed, each in different ways. The quickest I have ever heard of someone completing all 3 was in one week. Many people take weeks or more to navigate all 3 and will often repeat the assessments as needed over time.
What if I don't want to do the assessments?

Save your money and don't buy the course. The videos have tons of information inside, but unless and until you apply these things yourself, they'll have little more than entertainment value. The assessments are the real value here because they build new awareness, and it's new awareness that precedes change. That's something I firmly believe based on over a thousand hours of coaching experience.
You're a drummer. Is this course just for drummers?

Definitely not. This was carefully designed to be relevant for performers on any instrument, including voice. A critical area of Step One (Play the Part) will help you to orient things toward whatever your instrument of choice may be.
Do I need to work with Mark as a coach to get the full value out of this?

Absolutely not. Although I do offer discounted 1:1 coaching to those who have gone through the course, many students are just fine carrying out their action plans on their own. I'm available if you decide you need me during your journey of growth.
Do you offer group discounts for my music school, professional group or college?

Yes. Please contact Mark(at)MarkPoiesz.com directly so we can talk about how to serve your audience best.
Will you speak to my group about The Big 3: Steps to the Big Stage?

I'd love to. We won't navigate the assessments in person, but this is a great way to prime the pump for the most motivated individuals in a group while piquing interest in others.
Can I purchase this as a gift for someone else?

Yes! Check out as normal and select the box "This is a gift" to provide the recipient's information. They'll be able to create their own login after purchase.
I'm still not sure if I want to purchase. Can I preview the course?

Of course! Click any one of the "free preview" buttons on this page to create a free account that allows you to watch the four introductory sections. If you still have questions after that, you can ask by replying to the thank you email you receive after signing up.