The Modern Drummer Podcast

In this episode, Mike and Mike answer a few listener questions, discuss the paradiddle-diddle rudiment, and talk about featured artist, NYC-based session drummer Ron Thaler. Up for review are two Paiste ride cymbals, and the show concludes with the hosts' picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike field some listener questions before discussing their favorite bass drum mics and miking techniques. The featured artist is Abe Cunningham of modern-rock band Deftones. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the Canopus Solid Brass and Harvey Mason signature snares. The show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

May 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/03/may-2016-issue-modern-drummer-featuring-andres-forero-hamilton/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Deftones: http://www.deftones.com/gore?ref=https://www.google.com/

Canopus snares: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/03/video-demo-canopus-solid-brass-harvey-mason-signature-snares/

 

“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

 

Listen to Ep 36 of the Modern Drummer Podcast with Mike and Mike: Bass Drum Mics and Miking Techniques, Abe Cunningham, Canopus Solid Brass and Harvey Mason Signature Snares, and More!

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the cover artist of the May 2016 issue of Modern Drummer, Andrés Forero, who holds the drum seat in the award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton. Then the hosts field a few listener questions before digging into the differences between the drum terms “sticking” and “orchestration.” In the gear review section, Dawson shares some of his experience with DW’s Collector’s Series Pure Oak drumset. The show concludes with “pick of the week.”

Show Notes

May 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/03/may-2016-issue-modern-drummer-featuring-andres-forero-hamilton/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Andrés Forero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2L_sQonL_g

DW Pure Oak kit: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/03/video-demo-dw-collectors-series-pure-oak-drumset/

Gary Chaffee’s Time Functioning Patterns: http://www.amazon.com/Time-Functioning-Patterns-Book-CD/dp/0769234771

Emergen-C: http://www.emergenc.com/

“Through the Wormhole”: http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/through-the-wormhole/

 

“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 cover artist of the May 2016 issue of Modern Drummer, Andrés Forero, who holds the drum seat in the award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton. Then the hosts field a few listener questions before digging into the differences between the drum terms "sticking??? and "orchestration.??? In the gear review section, Dawson shares some of his experience with DW's Collector's Series Pure Oak drumset. The show concludes with "pick of the week.???

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In this episode, Mike and Mike field several listener questions before discussing their experience with metric modulation. The featured artist this week is Living Colour’s Will Calhoun, and in the gear review section the hosts discuss and demo the Slingerland-style Chicago Drum 6.5×14 maple/poplar snare. The show concludes with picks of the week comprising one of Johnston’s favorite drum solos and a cool accessory item from Meinl.

Show Notes

April 2016 Modern Drummer: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-gjF

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Will Calhoun solo from 2008 Modern Drummer Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbVOODF2guA

Chicago Drum: http://www.chicagodrum.com/

Chicago snare demos: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2016/02/video-demo-chicago-drum-maplepoplar-and-mahoganypoplar-snare-drums/

Dave DiCenso solo from 2006 Modern Drummer Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcHHXwD0gr4

Meinl Kessing: http://meinlpercussion.com/products/Product/show/324/323/

 

 

 

“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 field several listener questions before discussing their experience with metric modulation. The featured artist this week is Living Colour's Will Calhoun, and in the gear review section the hosts discuss and demo the Slingerland-style Chicago Drum 6.5x14 maple/poplar snare. The show concludes with picks of the week comprising one of Johnston's favorite drum solos and a cool accessory item from Meinl. ...

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss fusion/pop/session great Narada Michael Walden and give their choices for which crash cymbal they would take to a gig if they could only take one. The hosts also answer several listener questions, and they take a closer look at the Ahead Switch Kick quick-release bass drum beater system, which is reviewed in the April 2016 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. The show concludes with picks of the week.

 

Show Notes

April 2016 Modern Drummer: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-gjF

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Narada Michael Walden Out of Time teaser video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TPVj6Y47EQ

Ahead Switch Kick bass drum beaters: http://aheaddrumsticks.com/switch-kick-landing.html

Sound of Sterloid, Vol. 1 video master class: http://aaronsterling.com/volume-1-sterloid/

Audio-Technica ATM350 tom mic: http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/71d870fb398e6978/

 

 

“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 fusion/pop/session great Narada Michael Walden and give their choices for which crash cymbal they would take to a gig if they could only take one. The hosts also answer several listener questions, and they take a closer look at the Ahead Switch Kick quick-release bass drum beater system, which is reviewed in the April 2016 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. The show concludes with picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike field listener questions, discuss some common drum terminology, and share their thoughts on relatively unknown drummer/singer Josh Dion. Johnston then gives a detailed review of the Ultimate Ears UE-4 and UE-11 custom-mold in-ear monitors. The show concludes with picks of the week.

Show Notes

April 2016 Modern Drummer: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-gjF

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Josh Dion’s Tam Tam Festival performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kJfFmakbTE

Ultimate Ears: https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/

 

 

“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