Mike and Mike Podcast
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MD Podcast Episode 166: Jazz/Funk Great Mike Clark, Polyrhythmic Rudiments, Drumgees, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss December featured artist and legendary jazz/funk drummer Mike Clark. The education segment focuses on how to use the paradiddle-diddle sticking to help you master a few different polyrhythms. Up for review is a…
MD Podcast Episode 165: Jason Aldean's Rich Redmond, Tamborim Rhythms, Paiste Masters Additions, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss December cover artist Rich Redmond, who’s the longtime drummer with modern country superstar Jason Aldean. The education segment focuses on how to play the syncopated tamborim rhythms of samba on drumset. Up for…
MD Podcast Episode 164: Boots Greene, Getting Comfortable with Fives and Sevens, Roland TM-6 Pro, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss hip-hop drummer Eric "Boots" Greene, who's most recent gig is with Jay-Z. The education segment focuses on drumset exercises to help you get more comfortable with five- and seven-note patterns. Up for review…
MD Podcast Episode 163: Jost Nickel, Flam Ostinatos, Legado Cymbals, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss German drummer and international clinician Jost Nickel, who’s featured in the November issue of Modern Drummer. The education segment focuses on ways to challenge your technique by shifting accents within a pataflafla sticking.…
MD Podcast Episode 162: Richard Spaven, Hi-Hat Accents, Audio-Technica AT2035, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss UK-based drummer/producer/composer Richard Spaven. The education segment focuses on how to use hi-hat accents to alter your groove. Up for review is the new AT2035 large-diaphragm condenser mic from Audio-Technica. After fielding a…
MD Podcast Episode 161: Clutch's JP Gaster, Essential Cymbal Patterns, Ddrum Dios Snares, and More
In this episode Mike and Mik discuss November 2018 cover artist, Jean-Paul Gaster of alt-rock band Clutch. The education segments focuses on some of the most essential ride ostinatos in contemporary drumming. Up for review is a trio of Dios…
MD Podcast Episode 159: Train’s Drew Shoals, Kicked-Up Bell Patterns, Canopus Hybrid Hardware, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss October 2018 featured artist Drew Shoals of the pop/rock band Train. The education segment focuses on ways to incorporate the bell of the ride cymbal into your grooves. Up for review is the…
MD Podcast Episode 158: Damian Marley’s Courtney Diedrick, Sight-Reading Basics, Roland TD-17KVX kit, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss October 2018 featured artist Courtney Dietrick, who plays with modern reggae great Damian Marley. The education segment focuses on how to approach reading a drum chart for the first time. Up for review…
MD Podcast Episode 157: Kendrick Lamar's Tony "Rico" Nichols, Tooling With Perspectives, Paiste Masters Dry and Extra Rides, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike dig into the October 2018 issue and discuss featured artist Tony "Rico" Nichols, who has been touring with hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar. Up for review are a handful of Masters series Dry and Extra…
MD Podcast Episode 156: Bruno Mars' Eric Hernandez, Pre-Gig Routines, Sugar Percussion Mahogany Kit, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike crack open the October 2018 issue and discuss cover artist Eric Hernandez, who plays with pop superstar Bruno Mars. The education segment focuses on the hosts’ pre-gig warm-up routines. Up for review is a…
MD Podcast Episode 155: Barrett Martin, Yamaha EAD10, Bonham Kick Triplets, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike continue to dig through the September issue, this time discussing featured artist Barrett Martin, who rose to prominence in the ’90s with alternative band Screaming Trees but has since ventured into experimental instrumental music…
Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 154: Underoath's Aaron Gillespie, Belly Dance Rhyhms for Drumset, Bone Maple/Carbon Fiber Kit, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike dig back into the September issue and talk about featured artist Aaron Gillespie, who recently reunited with metalcore band Underoath after an eight-year hiatus. The education segment focuses on some hip odd-time grooves found…
Episode 153: Nate Smith, Demystifying the Half-Time Shuffle, Istanbul Mehmet Hamer Series, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike crack open the September issue and talk about cover artist Nate Smith, whose groove-drenched videos have racked up millions of views. The education segment focuses on Jim Riley’s latest article, which focuses on a…
Podcast Episode 152: Preparing for Tour and More
In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike, the hosts sift through another batch of listener questions. As usual, the show concludes with picks of the week. Show Notes Modern Drummer subscription options MikesLessons.com subscription prices…
