The Modern Drummer Podcast

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of the current and past trends in drum gear. The featured artist is Guns n' Roses' Frank Ferrer. Up for review is the DrumLite LED system. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the January 2017 issue and discuss cover artist Chris Dave. They also talk about learning new concepts through feel versus analysis. Up for review is a pair of Istanbul Mehmet dark and dry 22″ rides. After answering a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription: https://secure.ablesoftsolutions.com/pdmg/SecurePages/NewSub.aspx?pi=MDRM

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Chris Dave and the Drumhedz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-e4YJ-3Cb0

Instanbul Mehmet Kirkor and Sahra ride cymbals demo: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/11/video-demo-istanbul-mehmet-sahra-kirkor-signature-rides/

Jim Keltner on Jim Oblon’s “Lucille”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGtqR4kGaZ0

Mike Johnston’s Practice “Kit”: https://kit.com/drumteacher76/the-practice-kit

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

In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the January 2017 issue and discuss cover artist Chris Dave. They also talk about learning new concepts through feel versus analysis. Up for review is a pair of Istanbul Mehmet dark and dry 22" rides. After answering a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

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In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, Mike and Mike dedicate the entire hour to questions submitted by listeners. Topics include how to get out of a funk, phrasing tips, choosing snare drums, and more. The show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription: https://secure.ablesoftsolutions.com/pdmg/SecurePages/NewSub.aspx?pi=MDRM

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Keep the Peace soundproofing book: http://moderndrummer.storenvy.com/collections/1120209-books-print/products/13412820-keep-the-peace-book

Robben Ford’s Tiger Walk: http://www.allmusic.com/album/tiger-walk-mw0000595101

 

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

 

In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, Mike and Mike dedicate the entire hour to questions submitting from listeners. Topics range from how to get out of a funk, to phrasing tips, to choosing snare drums. The show concludes with picks of the week.

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In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, Mike and Mike share their favorite daily warm-up exercises. The featured artist is Jerry Marotta, who played with prog/pop great Peter Gabriel on several of his landmark albums in the ’80s. Up for review is Roland’s SPD-SX multipad. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

 

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription: https://secure.ablesoftsolutions.com/pdmg/SecurePages/NewSub.aspx?pi=MDRM

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Jerry Marotta: http://www.jerrymarotta.com/

Roland SPD-SX: https://www.roland.com/us/products/spd-sx/

Matt Chamberlain video:

 

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

 

In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, Mike and Mike share their favorite daily warm-up exercises. The featured artist is Jerry Marotta, who played with prog/pop great Peter Gabriel on several of his landmark albums in the '80s. Up for review is Roland's SPD-SX multipad. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

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In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, Mike and Mike discuss their favorite applications of the six-stroke roll. The featured artist is studio great and acclaimed clinician Russ Miller, who pens a regular Concepts column in Modern Drummer. Up for review are the new Iron Cobra and Speed Cobra pedals from Tama. After answering a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription: https://secure.ablesoftsolutions.com/pdmg/SecurePages/NewSub.aspx?pi=MDRM

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Percussive Arts Society: http://www.pas.org/

Russ Miller: http://www.russmiller.com/

Tama Iron Cobra: http://www.tama.com/CobraPedals/ironcobra/

DW Black Sheep beater: http://www.dwdrums.com/factoryaccessories/fa.asp?sKITNAME=dwsm104W&v=fvPOYo45kU4

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

In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, Mike and Mike discuss their favorite applications of the six-stroke roll. The featured artist is studio great and acclaimed clinician Russ Miller, who pens a regular Concepts column in Modern Drummer. Up for review are the new Iron Cobra and Speed Cobra pedals from Tama. After answering a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week....

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the gear and accessories they make sure to take with them to every gig. The featured artist is original Santana drummer Michael Shrieve. Up for review is a trio of workhorse snares from Canopus. Then after answering a couple listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

Modern Drummer subscription: www.moderndrummer.com/subscribe/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Canopus video demos: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/10/video-demo-canopus-yaiba-ii-maple-yaiba-ii-birch-and-black-nickel-brass-snares/

“Baby Steps to Giant Steps”: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/turn-it-up-lay-it-down-vol./id254883619