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.

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Show Notes

June 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://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