Dixon Product Showcase
Text and video by Miguel Monroy · 2017
The Drum Industry
Modern
Drummer
Miguel served as Director of Business & Content Development for Modern Drummer, the world’s largest drum magazine.
His work spanned editorial content, digital publishing, and business development, with projects involving artists, educators, and manufacturers across the drum industry.
Featured Interview · 2016
Carter Beauford
Twenty-Five Years With Dave Matthews Band
Miguel interviewed Carter Beauford in Noblesville, Indiana, as Dave Matthews Band marked its twenty-fifth year. Their conversation traces the band’s beginnings and the musical relationships that shaped its sound.
Interview by Miguel Monroy · 10:34
Selected Work
Original Feature
Coverage of Dixon’s first Product Showcase, including an interview with brand manager Jim Uding and a look at the company’s work with the drumming community.
Will Calhoun’s Living Colour Kit
Interview, photos, and video by Miguel Monroy · 2016
An onstage conversation with Living Colour’s Will Calhoun about his touring setup and the choices behind his sound.
Sweetwater
Text and video by Miguel Monroy · 2016
A visit to Sweetwater’s Fort Wayne headquarters, exploring its facilities, educational programs, and work with musicians.
RBH Drums
Short documentary by Miguel Monroy for Modern Drummer
A short documentary on RBH Drums, produced for Modern Drummer’s Industry Spotlight series.
Cover Stories
December 2014
Gregg Bissonette
Miguel interviewed Gregg Bissonette for the December 2014 cover story and filmed accompanying footage at Ringo’s All-Starr Band rehearsals in Toronto.
Photography: Rob Shanahan · Article begins on page 36.
April 2014
Mike Johnston
For the April 2014 cover story, Miguel interviewed Mike Johnston, founder of MikesLessons.com, about his work in online drum education.
2011–2018
Career at Modern Drummer
Miguel began contributing to Modern Drummer in October 2011 as a freelance writer, covering artists, drum education, and equipment for its print and digital editions.
In April 2015, he became Director of Business & Content Development for Modern Drummer. He continued writing, interviewing, filming, and photographing for the magazine through December 2018.
Website & Digital Editions
Miguel managed the development of the magazine’s redesigned website and integrated apps, which provided access to its digital editions and archive.
2018 Folio Recognition
The app and digital edition he helped develop received an honorable mention in Overall App/Digital Edition at the 2018 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards.
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