Writing, Interviews & Film · 2011–2018

Modern
Drummer

Miguel contributed to Modern Drummer from 2011 to 2018. His work included cover interviews, educational articles, product reviews, photography, and films documenting the drum industry.

Miguel at a Modern Drummer booth, wearing a Modern Drummer shirt.
Miguel at the Modern Drummer booth.

Cover Stories

Modern Drummer April 2014 cover featuring Mike Johnston.

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.

Films & Features

RBH Drums

Short documentary by Miguel Monroy for Modern Drummer

Open film ↗
2017

Dixon Product Showcase

Industry Spotlight · Writing and video by Miguel Monroy.

2014

Gregg Bissonette: “After All”

Rehearsal footage filmed by Miguel for the companion cover feature.

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.

Photographs