Song Writing - Music Row Songs
His song writing is the perfect mix of musical craft and sparkling creativity. His main song writing goals are to write a great melody and paint a clear picture in the listener's mind. No matter the subject, Mike's ability to fuse melody and lyrics makes his songs stand out in a crowd. Mike can currently be found recording original music in his studio in the Western suburbs of Chicago. (NSAI and BMI Member)
Trumpet Instructor - Trumpet Studio
Mr. Droste was awarded a music scholarship to De Paul University (Chicago) where he received both his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. He has taught trumpet students for the past twenty years. He was lead trumpet of Bud And The Bananas, a ten piece Motown group that played for the Spinners, Four Tops, McDonalds Corp. and many local area clubs and festivals in the Midwest.
Record Company - Windy Town Records
Founded a small independent record company that releases small projects from local artists in the Chicago area.
One Song Every Day - One Song Every Day
I plan to write one song every day for one year. The songs are available for free download at the site!
Save The Planet - Save The Planet
Jeff Walker and Michael Droste team up to record a new song called 'Save The Planet' This site also includes a music video and Save The Planet T-shirts and hoodies. Partial proceeds will be donated to those not for profit groups dedicated to saving the planet.
His song writing is the perfect mix of musical craft and sparkling creativity. His main song writing goals are to write a great melody and paint a clear picture in the listener's mind. No matter the subject, Mike's ability to fuse melody and lyrics makes his songs stand out in a crowd. Mike can currently be found recording original music in his studio in the Western suburbs of Chicago. (NSAI and BMI Member)
Trumpet Instructor - Trumpet Studio
Mr. Droste was awarded a music scholarship to De Paul University (Chicago) where he received both his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. He has taught trumpet students for the past twenty years. He was lead trumpet of Bud And The Bananas, a ten piece Motown group that played for the Spinners, Four Tops, McDonalds Corp. and many local area clubs and festivals in the Midwest.
Record Company - Windy Town Records
Founded a small independent record company that releases small projects from local artists in the Chicago area.
One Song Every Day - One Song Every Day
I plan to write one song every day for one year. The songs are available for free download at the site!
Save The Planet - Save The Planet
Jeff Walker and Michael Droste team up to record a new song called 'Save The Planet' This site also includes a music video and Save The Planet T-shirts and hoodies. Partial proceeds will be donated to those not for profit groups dedicated to saving the planet.
