Podcasts
Host John DeChristopher goes in-depth with the biggest names in drumming
Episode 7: Benny Greb, The Art and Science of Groove, Paiste’s Masters Series Crashes and Hi-Hats, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about June 2015 Modern Drummer cover artist, Benny Greb, and dig into some of the concepts in Benny’s new DVD, The Art and Science of Groove. Then they share their thoughts on the…
Episode 1: Chops and Groove, the Halftime Shuffle, Meinl Vintage Pure rides, Masters of Maple Type-M snare, and More
On this, the debut episode of the “Modern Drummer Podcast with Mike and Mike,” drummer/educator Mike Johnston (mikeslessons.com) and Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, talk about the differences between chops and groove, citing examples of current and past players who…
Episode 2: Practice, Dave Weckl, One-Mic Recording, Craviotto Vintage Series Drums, and More
Episode 2 begins with an extensive discussion about practice: what it means and what Mike and Mike feel are the most effective ways to go about it on the drumset. Next, they share stories about January 2015 Modern Drummer cover artist,…
Episode 3: Independence, “Odd Groupings Over the Samba,??? Two-Mic Recording, Keller’s Magnum Series Maple Shells, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike talk a ton about independence. They identify some of their favorite drummers who display amazing independence and share specific exercises that they’ve used over the years to improve their own four-way coordination. Then Johnston…
Episode 4: Creativity, the Meinl Cymbal Factory, Touring Germany, and the DW Jazz Series Cherry/Gum Drumset
Episode 4 is dedicated to creativity, from where to find it to—more importantly—how to practice it. Johnston then shares stories from his recent clinic tour in Germany, which included a stop at the Meinl cymbal factory. This week’s gear review focuses…
Episode 5: Polyrhythms, Drum Shell Properties, Bernard Purdie, Sabian’s Big and Ugly Series, and More
There are two main topics in this episode: polyrhythms and drum shell properties. Mike and Mike begin their talk on how the type of wood, amount of plies, and bearing edges can affect a drum’s overall sound. The conversation then shifts…
Episode 6: Industry News, Videotaping Yourself, Jojo Mayer, GMS’s SE Series Drumset, and More
This episode includes discussions on recent industry news, techniques and methods for videotaping yourself for online publishing, and May 2015 Modern Drummer cover artist, electronica expert and technique guru Jojo Mayer. In the gear review section, Dawson recalls his experience with…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 3 With Stephen Perkins
Modern Drummer speaks to the drummer with Jane’s Addiction following a series of concerts dedicated to the band’s classic album Nothing’s Shocking. Perkins gives insight into the group’s creative process and shares what it was like coming up on the…
Modern Drummer Associate Editor Billy Amendola Appears on The Shoe Podcast
On the most recent episode of the podcast The Shoe, Modern Drummer associate editor Billy Amendola discusses the current state of the music industry, the effects of the Internet on musicians, and the Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. The Shoe, hosted by fourteen-year-old…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 1 with Brian Reitzell
Brian Reitzell, drummer (Redd Kross, Air) and soundtrack multi-talent (Marie Antoinette, 30 Days of Night, TV’s Hannibal), has recently moved into the wild world of video game music, while continuing to guide the soundtracks of major films by directors like Sofia…
