Ep 1 Mike Dawson on Gigging, Studio Gear, Music Ed, Early Music Influences, Marketing, and YouTube

Summary: This episode of The Unstarving Musician’s Podcast features Mike Dawson, Managing Editor of Modern Drummer Magazine, Pro Drummer, and Co-Host of  The Modern Drummer Podcast. We’re mutually acquainted through acclaimed music educator Mike Johnston, entrepreneur and founder of MikesLessons.com. Our conversation discusses Mike D’s prolific hustle as a gigging and studio musician, family life, music education, his early music influences, business, marketing, YouTube and more.