The Modern Drummer Podcast

Episode 62: Bass Drum Technique, Brad Wilk, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike dig into the November 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss alt-rock great Brad Wilk and some interesting titanium and bronze snares from Van Kleef. The education topic this week is developing bass drum technique. After fielding several audio questions [...]

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The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 61: Will Calhoun, Memorable Drum Solos, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the November 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss cover artist Will Calhoun (Living Colour). They also talk about what qualities they feel make a drum solo memorable. The gear review segment focuses on the CRX Stack Packs by TRX. After several 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

The November issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuring Will Calhoun: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-hnt

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

CRX Stack Packs demos: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-hmS

 

“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

 

The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 61: Will Calhoun, Memorable Drum Solos, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the November 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss cover artist Will Calhoun (Living Colour). They also talk about what qualities they feel make a drum solo memorable. The gear [...]

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The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 60: Drum Tuning, Evans Calftone Heads, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their different approaches to drum tuning. The featured artist is NYC session drummer/producer Steven Wolf. Up for review are Evans’ new Calftone drumheads. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

October 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/08/october-2016-issue-modern-drummer-magazine-featuring-totos-shannon-forrest/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

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

Evans Calftone drumhead demo: https://vimeo.com/moderndrummermag/review/178050295/59372294a7

Dave Brubeck Quartet At Carnegie Hall: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/at-carnegie-hall-live/id157342118

 

“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 discuss their different approaches to drum tuning. The featured artist is NYC session drummer/producer Steven Wolf. Up for review are Evans' new Calftone drumheads. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week....

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The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 59: Kick Pedals, Will Kennedy, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the various types of bass drum pedals. The featured artist is fusion great Will Kennedy of the band Yellowjackets. The gear review segment focuses on Index Drums’ unique Forest King wooden drumheads. After going over a few listener submissions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

October 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/08/october-2016-issue-modern-drummer-magazine-featuring-totos-shannon-forrest/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

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

Bass drum pedal article: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/02/need-know-bass-drum-pedals/

Index Drums Forest King wooden drumheads: http://indexdrums.com/products/forest-king-snare

Boz Scaggs’ “Gimme the Goods”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frQ6NoaFSwg

 

“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 discuss the various types of bass drum pedals. The featured artist is fusion great Will Kennedy of the band Yellowjackets. The gear review segment focuses on Index Drums' unique Forest King wooden drumheads. After going over a few listener submissions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

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The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 58: Favorite Drum Tracks, Charles Haynes, Turkish Cymbals, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about a couple of their favorite drum recordings. The featured artist is contemporary pop/R&B/jazz drummer Charles Haynes. Up for review is a unique set of Soundscape series cymbals by Turkish. 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: https://www.mikeslessons.com

Charles Haynes drum solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW2m_JGR-zc

Turkish Soundscape series cymbals demo: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/08/video-demo-turkish-jc-soundscape-series-cymbals/

Remo Quick Lock hi-hat clutch: http://remo.com/products/product/quick-lock-hi-hat-clutch/

 

“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 talk about a couple of their favorite drum recordings. The featured artist is contemporary pop/R&B/jazz drummer Charles Haynes. Up for review is a unique set of Soundscape series cymbals by Turkish. After answering a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

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The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 57: Building Dynamics, Shannon Forrest, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the different definitions of dynamics as it relates to drumming, and then they talk about featured artist Shannon Forrest, who is current touring with pop/rock icons Toto. Up for review is the Bosphorus 20th Anniversary cymbal series. After answering a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

October 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/08/october-2016-issue-modern-drummer-magazine-featuring-totos-shannon-forrest/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

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

Shannon Forrest with the Dukes of September (watch below the jump): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIgq9WatLWM&list=PLz_iDQVSgqcLb0LSRkEduzsuentoncfZ2

Bosphorus 20th Anniversary series: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/08/video-demo-bosphorus-20th-anniversary-series-cymbals/

Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack: http://www.slatedigital.com/products/virtual-mix-rack/

Pro Metronome app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pro-metronome-tempo-keeping/id477960671?mt=8

“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