The Modern Drummer Podcast

In this episode, Mike and Mike catch up after a crazy week of traveling. Dawson is just back from PASIC in San Antonio, Texas, and Johnston is calling in from his hotel in London as he wraps up a European clinic tour. After discussing PASIC and the tour, the hosts go into their ideas on the [...]

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In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss different ways to position a bass drum mic, and then they dig deeper into Bill Bachman’s article on quintuplets from the December 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Next, they give some additional background on jazz drummer Gerry Gibbs, who’s featured in the December issue. In the gear review section, Johnston details the differences between Meinl’s Benny Greb signature Sand ride and his signature Transition ride. The duo concludes with their picks of the week, which include an iPhone accessory and sticks designed especially for practicing.

 

Show Notes

December 2015 Issue: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/10/december-2015-issue-of-modern-drummer-featuring-dom-famularo/

PASIC Live Stream: http://www.pas.org/pasic/registrationmain/live-streaming

Gerry Gibbs: http://gerrygibbsmusic.com/

iPhone Tripod: http://www.amazon.com/Shotgrip-Smartphone-Compact-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00VYWSJ2O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447186955&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=smartphone+tripod&psc=1

Vic Firth Universal Practice Tips: http://www.vicfirth.com/product/buynow/product.php?button=UPT

Dom’s Pad Sticks: http://domfamularo.com/store/

 

“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 different ways to position a bass drum mic, and then they dig deeper into Bill Bachman's article on quintuplets from the December 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Next, they give some additional background on jazz drummer Gerry Gibbs, who's featured in the December issue. In the gear review section, Johnston details the differences between Meinl's Benny Greb signature Sand ride and his signature Transition ride. The duo concludes with their picks of the week, which include an iPhone accessory and sticks designed especially for practicing.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike dig into a few of the stories in the December 2015 issue of Modern Drummer, including Jim Riley’s educational article on ghost notes, the cover story with global drumming ambassador Dom Famularo, and the product review of Zildjian’s new K Custom Dark 19″ and 20″ crashes. The hosts also share some of their thoughts and experiences with different types of drum muffling, and they give their picks of the week, which include a classic play-along book/CD and an online tutorial on drum recording.

Show Notes

December issue of MD: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/10/december-2015-issue-of-modern-drummer-featuring-dom-famularo/

Zildjian K Custom Dark crashes video demo: https://www.moderndrummer.com/2015/10/video-demo-zildjian-k-custom-dark-crashes/

The Drumset Soloist: http://www.alfredpublishing.com/Products/The-Drumset-Soloist–00-EL9602CD.aspx

Drum Recording Session Tutorial with Josh Freese: http://www.lynda.com/Audio-Music-Audio-Engineering-tutorials/Drum-Recording-Session-Josh-Freese/372852-2.html

“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 dig into a few of the stories in the December 2015 issue of Modern Drummer, including Jim Riley's educational article on ghost notes, the cover story with global drumming ambassador Dom Famularo, and the product review of Zildjian's new K Custom Dark 19" and 20" crashes. The hosts also share some of their thoughts and experiences with different types of drum muffling, and they give their picks of the week, which include a classic play-along book/CD and an online tutorial on drum recording.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike highlight a few of their favorite drumming apps, and they talk a bit about session great Russ Miller’s latest Concepts column in Modern Drummer before doing their best to dispel some of the myths of soundproofing a drum room. In the gear review section, they compare budget-level and professional-grade large-diaphragm condenser mics from Audio-Technica.

Show Notes

Time Trainer: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.justinguitar.app.TimeTrainer, https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/time-trainer-metronome/id502491350?mt=8

DrumJam: www.drumjamapp.com/

Tune-bot: itunes.apple.com/us/app/drum-tuning-calculator/id851864924?mt=8, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overtone.tunebot&hl=en

Jammit: www.jammit.com/

MimiCopy: itunes.apple.com/us/app/mimicopy-slow-down-pitch-shift/id405894824?mt=8

Audio-Technica: www.audio-technica.com/cms/happenings/2de329d9f421d2c2/

Rooster Thrones: www.roosterthrones.com

 

“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 highlight a few of their favorite drumming apps, and they talk a bit about session great Russ Miller's latest Concepts column in Modern Drummer before doing their best to dispel some of the myths of soundproofing a drum room. In the gear review section, they compare budget-level and professional-grade large-diaphragm condenser mics from Audio-Technica....

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In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about studio great Matt Chamberlain's recent drum and cymbal endorsement changes, the difference between groupings and subdivisions, Snarky Puppy drummer Robert "Sput??? Searight's new project GhostNote, Pearl's reissued Wood Fiberglass drumset, and some picks of the week.

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In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about studio great Matt Chamberlain’s recent drum and cymbal endorsement changes, the difference between groupings and subdivisions, Snarky Puppy drummer Robert “Sput” Searight’s new project GhostNote, Pearl’s reissued Wood Fiberglass drumset, and some picks of the week.

Show Notes

Gretsch Drums Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GretschDrums

Drum Paradise Instagram: https://instagram.com/drumparadisenashville/

Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth’s GhostNote Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGhostNoteBand

ProLogix Practice Pads: http://prologixpercussion.com/

Big Fat Snare Drum: http://bigfatsnaredrum.com/

 

“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 some of the things included in the November 2015 issue of Modern Drummer, including Johnston’s Rock & Jazz Clinic article on developing bass drum speed. They also talk about cover artist Brian Frasier-Moore, who’s currently drumming for Madonna, and they dig into their thoughts on the differences between coated and clear drumheads. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his impressions of Soultone’s new Noa series pre-pack and several Gaai snare drums. The show concludes with a website and app recommendation from the hosts.

Show Notes

Follow Brian Frasier-Moore on Twitter

November Rock & Jazz Clinic Video

Soultone Noa Cymbal Pack Video Demo

Gaai Snare Drums Video Demo

Curiosity Stream

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“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