DAWSON WHITE
Dawson White, a viola artist-teacher and career coach, has made a profound impact in transforming both audiences and the careers of musicians. His extensive career includes over a decade as a former section violist with the Houston Grand Opera and Ballet Orchestras and ongoing collaborations with the Houston Symphony and the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.
As an educator, Dawson has successfully mentored students into Juilliard, CIM, Oberlin, Aspen, Tanglewood, the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague and others.
His journey showcases artistic excellence and an in-depth understanding of the overarching career trajectory and challenges of todays artists.
As CEO of Aspire Music, Dawson addresses a critical gap in traditional music education by integrating artist career design and self-management skills into his programs. These offerings are designed to help musicians understand both the 'why' behind their music creation and the 'how' of thriving in their careers. His doctoral studies at the University of North Texas in Viola Performance and Music Business & Entrepreneurship further enhance his expertise, with an upcoming dissertation on music careers.
Dawson's approach is innovative and includes a Career Coaching app, international collaborations, and a scholarship from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Founders Fund to conduct marketing strategy research for musicians.
Dawson is dedicated to advancing music careers globally, ensuring they are as transformative as the music itself.
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“You need to be a great MUSICIAN.
But most importantly, you need to be a great PERSON.”
Dawson White
Dawson's passion to help other musicians unlock their full potential as an artist and entrepreneur has inspired him to create an online community. Helping everyone reach their goals, finding your "why", and helping you take the stage not just as a performer, but as a brand.