The Modern Drummer Podcast

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the benefits of practicing on different surfaces. The featured artist is fusion/jazz/R&B great Deric Watson. In the gear review section, Johnston shares his experience with the affordable Audio-Technical AE3000 microphone. After fielding a couple listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week....

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The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 46: Notation Basics, Jost Nickel, Bone Essence Kit, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike go over some basics of drum notation and discuss how they use it with their students. The featured artist this week is the great German drummer Jost Nickel. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the Essence series kit by Slovenian company Bone. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

July 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/05/july-modern-drummer-magazine-2016-gear-year-issue/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Jost Nickel drum solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRPcKbuMYaY&feature=youtu.be

Bone Essence Series drumset demo: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/05/video-demo-bone-essence-series-drumset/

Beier Drums: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/12/video-demo-beier-15-steel-snare-drums/

 

“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 go over some basics of drum notation and discuss how they use it with their students. The featured artist this week is the great German drummer Jost Nickel. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the Essence series kit by Slovenian company Bone. 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 45: Learning Songs, Paiste Big Beats, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about some of the songs they’ve transcribed note for note and discuss the benefits of such practice. Then they dig into their processes for making drum videos and synching audio. The featured artist this week is former White Denim and current Leon Bridges drummer Josh Block. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the new Paiste 2002 Big Beat cymbals. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

July 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/05/july-modern-drummer-magazine-2016-gear-year-issue/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Paiste 2002 Big Beat cymbals demo: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/05/video-demo-paiste-2002-big-beat-cymbals/

 

“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 some of the songs they've transcribed note for note and discuss the benefits of such practice. Then they dig into their processes for making drum videos and synching audio. The featured artist this week is former White Denim and current Leon Bridges drummer Josh Block. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the new Paiste 2002 Big Beat cymbals. 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 44: Compression, Dunnett Snares, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss compression and how it’s used on drums for recording. The featured artist is producer/drummer/songwriter Greg Wells, who’s interviewed in the July 2016 issue of Modern Drummer. In the gear review segment, the hosts discuss the new Dunnett Dreamtime Australian-timber snares. After fielding several listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

July 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/05/july-modern-drummer-magazine-2016-gear-year-issue/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Greg Wells drum recording tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxxepqIwpB0

Dunnett Dreamtime snares demos: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/05/video-demo-dunnett-dreamtime-snare-drums/

Gibraltar Quick-Release hi-hat clutch: http://www.gibraltarhardware.com/?cid=27&fa=detail&mid=2838&sid=361

 

 

“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 compression and how it's used on drums for recording. The featured artist is producer/drummer/songwriter Greg Wells, who's interviewed in the July 2016 issue of Modern Drummer. In the gear review segment, the hosts discuss the new Dunnett Dreamtime Australian-timber snares. After fielding several listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week....

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their favorite drum clips they found online this week, and then they talk about their approach to flowing between subdivisions in solos and fills. The featured artist is Carter McLean of The Lion King, and in the gear review section Johnston gives a rundown of the new Modern Drummer 40th-anniversary solid cherry 6×13 snare. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/04/peter-erskine-modern-drummer-magazine-june-2016/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Carter McLean: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP-_-rf5KQ0-EPMJSaqCKA

Zildjian 20″ Renaissance ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eat4Uuyau2M

RH Factor Distractions: http://www.amazon.com/Distractions-Roy-Hargrove-RH-Factor/dp/B000EXOADG

 

“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 favorite drum clips they found online this week, and then they talk about their approach to flowing between subdivisions in solos and fills. The featured artist is Carter McLean of The Lion King, and in the gear review section Johnston gives a rundown of the new Modern Drummer 40th-annivesary solid cherry 6x13 snare. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week....

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss how they structure a student’s first few drum lessons, and they talk about German drummer Claus Hessler, who is featured in the June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer. In the gear review section, the hosts talk about some cool solid-shell snares from relative newcomer Doc Sweeny Drums. The show concludes with a few listener questions and picks of the week. 

Show Notes

June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/04/peter-erskine-modern-drummer-magazine-june-2016/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Claus Hessler: http://claushessler.com/en/

Doc Sweeny snare drum demos: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/04/video-demo-doc-sweeny-midnight-edge-narra-king-snare-drums/

Nate Morton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRuVQqOQrcQ

Nate Smith: https://www.facebook.com/natesmithdrums/?fref=ts

Nate Wood: https://www.facebook.com/nate.wood.9?pnref=story

 

 

“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