In this episode, Mike and Mike go over some basics of drum notation and discuss how they use it with their students. The featured artist this week is the great German drummer Jost Nickel. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the Essence series kit by Slovenian company Bone. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.

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Show Notes

July 2016 issue of Modern Drummer: https://moderndrummer.com/2016/05/july-modern-drummer-magazine-2016-gear-year-issue/

Mike Johnston’s website: www.mikeslessons.com

Jost Nickel drum solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRPcKbuMYaY&feature=youtu.be

Bone Essence Series drumset demo: https://moderndrummer.com/2016/05/video-demo-bone-essence-series-drumset/

Beier Drums: https://moderndrummer.com/2015/12/video-demo-beier-15-steel-snare-drums/

“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