The Modern Drummer Podcast

In this episode, Mike and Mike share some of the gear they’ve regretted letting go over the years. The featured artist is Ricky Martin’s Tony Escapa. Up for review is the Daru Jones signature series of portable/affordable PSTX DJs 45 cymbals from Paiste. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show notes:

Modern Drummer subscription

MikesLessons.com subscription

Focusrite Academy – Recording Drums

Focusrite/Modern Drummer Scarlett 18i20 and OctoPre Dynamic giveaway

Paiste PSTX DJs 45 review and demo

Brad Wilk Instagram

Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast

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In this special 100th episode, Mike and Mike take a humorous look back at the twenty-plus most frequently mentioned drummers on the show. They also answer a handful of listener questions, and four lucky winners are selected to receive one of our amazing prize packages from Modern Drummer, MikesLessons.com, Aquarian Accessories, Vater Percussion, and Dream Cymbals.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

MikesLessons.com subscription

Aquarian Super-Pads

Vater Percussion

Dream Cymbals

Modern Drummer 40th Anniversary 5.5×14 solid-maple snare

Social media tags mentioned in this podcast:

@dreamcymbals

@VaterDrumsticks

@AquarianHeads

@davewecklmusic

@vinniecolaiuta

@markguiliana

@ashsoan

@JostNickel

@bennygreb

@stevesmithdrums

Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast

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In this special 100th episode, Mike and Mike take a humorous look back at the twenty-plus most frequently mentioned drummers on the show. They also answer a handful of listener questions, and four lucky winners are selected to receive one of our amazing prize packages from Modern Drummer, MikesLessons.com, Aquarian Accessories, Vater Percussion, and Dream Cymbals.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

MikesLessons.com subscription

Aquarian Super-Pads

Vater Percussion

Dream Cymbals

Modern Drummer 40th Anniversary 5.5×14 solid-maple snare

Social media tags mentioned in this podcast:

@dreamcymbals

@VaterDrumsticks

@AquarianHeads

@davewecklmusic

@vinniecolaiuta

@markguiliana

@ashsoan

@JostNickel

@bennygreb

@stevesmithdrums

Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of their favorite exercises for building bass drum technique. The featured artist is Todd Sucherman of the legendary prog-rock band Styx. Up for review is an antique bronze–finished aluminum drumset from UK company Van Kleef. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

Todd Sucherman’s website

VK Aluminum drumset demo

Social Media mentions:

@VK_DRUMS

@STYXtheBand

Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss different ways to use a metronome to improve timing and control. The featured artist is Death Cab for Cutie’s Jason McGerr. Up for review is a solid oak snare from Doc Sweeney Drums. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

Doc Sweeney Tribal Band Solid Oak snare

Jason McGerr at Memphis Drum Shop

Steve Fidyk’s “Relative Tempo” article

Iron Gym workout bar

Social Media mentions:

@SteveFidyk

@JostNickel

@dcfc

@jasonmcgerr

@docsweeneydrums

@dreamcymbals

@HadravaLibor

Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their thoughts on building confidence behind the kit. The featured artist is Darren King of the alt-pop band Mutemath. Up for review are Remo’s new P3 Felt Tone bass drum heads. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Remo Felt Tone drumheads

Darren King Drum-Off performance

Ludwig Acrolite snare

Other mentions in this podcast:

@remopercussion

@MUTEMATH

@DKtheDrummer

@ThatSoundDrums

@LudwigDrumsHQ

@russmillerdrums

Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their thoughts on building confidence behind the kit. The featured artist is Darren King of the alt-pop band Mutemath. Up for review are Remo’s new P3 Felt Tone bass drum heads. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Remo Felt Tone drumheads

Darren King Drum-Off performance

Ludwig Acrolite snare

Other mentions in this podcast:

@remopercussion

@MUTEMATH

@DKtheDrummer

@ThatSoundDrums

@LudwigDrumsHQ

@russmillerdrums

Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast

 

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of their favorite drummers and drum performances from the past fifty years in rock music. The educational segment focuses on basic mixing techniques for drum recordings. Up for review are Class and Vibra series cymbals from Italian company UFIP. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription.

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

UFIP cymbal demo.

Raul Pineda – Iyesa YouTube

Mentions in this podcast.

@UFIPCymbals

@Innovativeperc

@Cr8tiveSoundLab

Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings. For additional episodes visit: moderndrummer.com/mikeandmikepodcast.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike conclude their discussion on drum tuning with their favorite techniques for the toms. The featured artist is studio drummer Nir Z. Up for review is the RTOM Black Hole practice mute system. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

RTOM Black Hole review and demo.

Tim Ferriss podcasts with Jocko Willink

People and companies mentioned in this podcast.

Nir Z: @nirzidkyahu

Sonor Drums: @sonordrumco

Facebook: SABIANCymbals

Jocko Willink: @jockowillink

Tim Ferriss: @tferriss

@JohnMayer

@blakeshelton

@EvansDrumheads

@InnovativePerc

Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike is a show that explores the topics that drummers love the most. Sit in during weekly conversations between Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, and MikesLessons.com founder and MD columnist, Mike Johnston, as they geek out on drumming technique, practice methods, and favorite exercises and offer insight on the latest gear and industry happenings.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their techniques for tuning snare drums. The featured artist is R&B/pop/fusion great Chris Coleman. Up for review is the Nord Drum 3P multipad. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Nord Drum 3P multipad review and demo

Tim Ferriss podcasts with Jocko Willink

Other mentions in Episode 94

Chris Coleman: @_CrC_

Nord: @nordkeyboards

Jocko Willink: @jockowillink

Tim Ferriss: @tferriss

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