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Episode 93: Rikki Rockett, Bass Drum Tuning, Sugar Percussion Cherry Snare, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their techniques for tuning drums. The featured artist is Poison’s Rikki Rockett. Up for review is a 6x14 stave-shell cherry snare from Sugar Percussion. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes…

Modern Drummer
May 19, 2017

Episode 92: Orchestrating Grooves, MMW’s Billy Martin, Bucks Co. Mahogany Kit, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of the ways they like to orchestrate groove on the drumset. The featured artist is Medeski Martin & Wood’s Billy Martin. Up for review is a Semi-Solid mahogany/poplar drumset by Bucks County.…

Modern Drummer
May 12, 2017

Episode 91: Michael Miley, Hi-Hat Splashes, Vic Firth MJC Sticks, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss Rival Sons’ Michael Miley. In the education segment, the hosts share some of their favorite ways to incorporate left-foot splashes on the hi-hat. Up for review are Vic Firth’s new Modern Jazz Collection…

Modern Drummer
May 5, 2017

Episode 90: Anika Nilles, Playing Melodically, Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Series, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss June cover artist, German drum star Anika Nilles. In the education segment, the hosts share some thoughts on how to play melodically on the drumset. Up for review is the K Custom Special…

Modern Drummer
Apr 28, 2017

Episode 89: Brann Dailor, Developing Finger Control, Gibraltar Stealth G-Drive pedals, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss powerhouse drummer Brann Dailor of modern metal band Mastodon. In the education segment, the hosts share some of their favorite exercises for developing finger control. Up for review is the G Drive series…

Modern Drummer
Apr 21, 2017
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Episode 88: Steve Gadd, Incorporating Flams, Sensory Percussion, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of their favorite performances by legendary pop/jazz drummer Steve Gadd. Then they share some of different ways to incorporate flams into beats and fills. Up for review is the innovative Sensory Percussion…

Modern Drummer
Apr 13, 2017

Episode 87: 2017 Readers Poll Winners, Practicing Transcriptions, Evans UV1 Drumheads, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of their favorite ways to use transcriptions to develop vocabulary and to create new ideas. The hosts then discuss the various winners in the 2017 Modern Drummer Readers Poll. Up for review…

Modern Drummer
Apr 7, 2017

Episode 86: Practicing Polyrhythms, Carter Beauford, Sabian Artisan Elites, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of the ways they learned to play polyrhythms. The featured artist is legendary Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter Beauford. Up for review is a set of Artisan Elite rides and hi-hats from…

Modern Drummer
Mar 31, 2017

Episode 85: Essential Grooves, Matt Chamberlain, Provenance Snare, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the grooves that they feel are most important for working drummers to have at their disposal. The featured artist is session great Matt Chamberlain. Up for review is a one-of-a-kind Provenance snare made…

Modern Drummer
Mar 24, 2017

Industry Spotlight - DIXON Product Showcase

Industry Spotlight DIXON Product Showcase Text and video by Miguel Monroy We recently had the opportunity to visit Dixon Drums & Hardware for its first-ever Product Showcase. The hybrid event brought in local drummers from the St. Louis area and…

Modern Drummer
Mar 21, 2017

Episode 84: Stickings That Rock, Dale Crover, Tama Stands, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss legendary alt-rock drummer Dale Crover of the Melvins, who has a new project, Crystal Fairy, featuring Mars Volta’s Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. The education segment focuses on favorite sticking patterns for creating interesting rock grooves.…

Modern Drummer
Mar 17, 2017

Episode 83: Matt Garstka, How to Practice Syncopation, Dixon Little Roomer, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss April 2017 cover artist Matt Garstka of the progressive band Animals as Leaders. In the education segment, the hosts discuss some fun ways to interpret the written rhythms in Ted Reed’s classic book…

Modern Drummer
Mar 10, 2017
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Episode 82: Clyde Stubblefield, Improving the Double-Stroke Roll, Istanbul Mehmet X-Ray Series, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike pay tribute to the late/great funk innovator Clyde Stubblefield. In the education segment, the hosts share some of their favorite exercises for improving the clarity and speed of the double-stroke roll. Up for review…

Modern Drummer
Mar 7, 2017

Episode 81: Dave Weckl, Conquering Stage Fright, ddrum Max kit, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss jazz/fusion legend Dave Weckl, who recently reunited with Chick Corea Elektric Band for a string of shows. The educational segment focuses on how to overcome stage fright. Up for review is ddrum’s alder/maple…

Modern Drummer
Feb 24, 2017
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