The Modern Drummer Podcast

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss jazz/fusion legend Dave Weckl, who recently reunited with Chick Corea Elektric Band for a string of shows. The educational segment focuses on how to overcome stage fright. Up for review is ddrum’s alder/maple Max series drumset. After answering a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Dave Weckl: www.daveweckl.com

Ddrum Max kit video demo

Vater Anthony Michelli AM 595 Player’s Design drumstick

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 

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss jazz/fusion legend Dave Weckl, who recently reunited with Chick Corea Elektric Band for a string of shows. The educational segment focuses on how to overcome stage fright. Up for review is ddrum’s alder/maple Max series drumset. After answering a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Dave Weckl: www.daveweckl.com

Ddrum Max kit video demo

Vater Anthony Michelli AM 595 Player’s Design drumstick

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 jazz/fusion legend Dave Weckl, who recently reunited with Chick Corea Elektric Band for a string of shows. The educational segment focuses on how to overcome stage fright. Up for review is ddrum's alder/maple Max series drumset. After answering a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

The post Episode 81: Dave Weckl, Conquering Stage Fright, ddrum Max kit, and More appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

In this special eightieth episode, Mike and Mike tackle a pile of listener questions that cover a wide range of topics, from snare drum recommendations to stick grip suggestions, transitioning from marching band to drumset, breaking through barriers, and more.

The post Episode 80: Listener Questions, A&F Rude Boy Snare, and More appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

In this special eightieth episode, Mike and Mike tackle a pile of listener questions that cover a wide range of topics, from snare drum recommendations to stick grip suggestions, transitioning from marching band to drumset, breaking through barriers, and more. They also answer a few audio questions on using a click track live, vertical versus horizontal time concepts, and what to look for when purchasing a new drumset. Up for review is Mike Johnston’s new A&F 3×13 Rude Boy raw-brass snare.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

A&F Rude Boy snare website

Beatnik Rhythmic Analyzer

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 jazz and fusion recordings from the ’80s. The featured artist is Brian Dunne of the TV show Live From Daryl’s House. In the gear review segment, Dawson discusses his experience with some of DW’s new bass drum beaters. After answering a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

 

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

“The Open Door” documentary

Brian Dunne

DW bass drum beaters demo

Nate Wood one-man-band video

Appointed journal

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 jazz and fusion recordings from the '80s. The featured artist is Brian Dunne of the TV show Live From Daryl's House. In the gear review segment, Dawson discusses his experience with some of DW's new bass drum beaters.

The post Episode 79: Classic '80s Tracks, Brian Dunne, DW Beaters, and More appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their thoughts on when and why to play drum fills. The featured drummer is March 2017 Modern Drummer cover artist Kenny Aronoff. Up for review is a trio of sweet snares from legendary brand Noble & Cooley.

The post Episode 78: Drum Fills, Kenny Aronoff, Noble & Cooley Snares, and More appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their thoughts on when and why to play drum fills. The featured drummer is March 2017 Modern Drummer cover artist Kenny Aronoff. Up for review is a trio of sweet snares from legendary brand Noble & Cooley. After answering several listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription information here.

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Take Kenny Aronoff’s studio video tour here.

Check out the Noble & Cooley snare demos here.

A&F Rude Boy snare.

RTOM Black Hole practice mutes.

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 catch up after attending Winter NAMM and then share two of their all-time favorite drum fills. The featured artist is Ray Luzier of the band Korn. In the gear review segment, Dawson talks about Gibraltar’s Beat EFX bass drum beater attachments. After fielding several listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription website

Mike Johnston’s website

Ray Luzier

Gibraltar Beat EFX

Sonos Play 1

Vibes High-Fidelity earplugs

The 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