Whats up guy’s!!! It's Nate coming at you with another episode and this week I am joined by educator, session drummer, content creator, blogger, podcaster and Chief Creative Officer for Drum Factory Direct, Mr. Mike Dawson.

One thing you will notice with Mike is that he brings a sense of professionalism to every he does and it’s contagious. He really shows what it looks like when you give 110% to everything you work on.

We caught up by talking through how he goes about it day to day schedule, some sports talk and most importantly his 7 things to know before buying gear.

Mike’s Five + Two things to know before buying gear:

1. Sound comes from your imagination, hands, and your ears.
2. The quality of the build is most important.
3. Avoid trends.
4. Find a centerpiece first.
5. What do you need versus want.
6. Are replacement parts available.
7. Are there high quality cheaper alternatives?

We really hope you enjoyed our chat and found some great tips that you can apply to your gear buying journey. Remember, the best thing you can do after listening to this is apply it by DOING!!

Make sure to check out how you can keep up with Mike: Instagram | Website | YouTube | Drum Candy Podcast | @drumfactorydirect | Drum Factory Direct

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