5 Things I Learned Drumming For Shawn Mendes | Mike Sleath

Mike Sleath, the drummer for the international star Shawn Mendes, breaks down what it takes to play on stage with the world's biggest artists.

In this video, Mike elaborates on 5 things you can learn drumming for Shawn Mendes. He talks about being an adaptable musician and what that means as a touring drummer. He talks about playing on the biggest stages in the world as well as the intimate clubs - each is a unique experience for both the drummer and audience alike. And through his stories and experiences, you can begin to vividly imagine yourself in his shoes; it could be you.

If you take a moment to study Mike's playing you'll quickly realize why he has been chosen to take the stage with such incredible and world-renowned artists. He makes the right choices, plays the right parts, plays for the music, and sets the stage for the artist to shine! This all makes him an incredible authority in this domain and the perfect person to teach this lesson.

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Chapters:

0:00 - "Treat You Better" by Shawn Mendes - Performance
4:10 - Introducing Mike Sleath
5:36 - Lesson Overview
6:00 - #1 - Understanding The Room You're Playing In
9:47 - #2 - Being An Adaptable Musician
16:06 - #3 - How To Recreate The Studio Drums In A Live Performance
20:09 - #4 - Understanding The Artist
21:44 - #5 - Playing For The Person At The Back Of The Stadium
25:35 - "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes - Performance
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