In this episode, Mike and Mike pay tribute to legendary drum builder Johnny Craviotto, and then discuss their approaches to learning new grooves. This week’s featured artist is jazz great Carl Allen. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the Love Custom Indian rosewood stave-shell snare. After fielding several listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

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Show Notes

August 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://moderndrummer.com/2016/06/august-2016-modern-drummer-magazine-featuring-slipknots-jay-weinberg/
Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com
Johnny Craviotto: craviottodrums.com
Carl Allen: https://moderndrummer.com/2016/06/carl-allen-learning-giants/
Love Custom Indian rosewood snare demo: https://moderndrummer.com/2016/06/video-demo-love-custom-drums-7×14-indian-rosewood-snare/
Chef’s Table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7SNSWEV708
Boss DR-5: http://www.bossus.com/products/dr-5/

“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 Advertisement