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MD Podcast Episode 213: Gavin Harrison, Hand and Foot Rolls, Creative Percussion Accessories, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss November 2019 featured artist Gavin Harrison, who has been one of three touring drummers in prog-rock legends King Crimson since 2014. The education segment focuses on a few ways to develop smooth hand/foot…
MD Podcast Episode 210: Rancid’s Branden Steineckert, Advanced Jazz Soloing Techniques, Roland SPD::ONE WAV Pad, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss drummer Branden Steineckert, who has been playing with legendary punk band Rancid since 2006. The education segment focuses on how to transform the independence exercises in Jim Chapin’s classic book Advanced Techniques for…
MD Podcast Episode 197: Incorporating Buzz Rolls, Storing Gear, Essential Gig Skills, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike field a slew of listener questions on topics ranging from how to incorporate buzz rolls into your grooves and fills to the best way to store snare drums, the most crucial skills for gigging…
MD Podcast Episode 189: Brian Chase, Ludwig Snare Drum History, IP Drumsticks, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss May 2019 featured artist Brian Chase of indie-rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The education segment digs into the history of Ludwig snare drums, in particular the legendary Black Beauty. Up for review are…
MD Podcast Episode 187: Kaz Rodriguez, Internalizing Odd-Time Grooves, RBH Westwood Kit, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss May 2019 featured artist Kaz Rodriguez, who has recently toured the work with pop singer Josh Groban. The education segment focuses on how to internalize 16th-note based odd-time grooves. Up for review is…
