Listener Questions
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MD Podcast Episode 222: More Listener Questions
In this episode, Mike and Mike dedicate another hour to answering a stack of questions submitted by listeners over the past few weeks. Show Notes Readers Poll ballot Start your All Access Subscription Modern Drummer Now! MikesLessons.com subscription options Sponsored…
MD Podcast Episode 205: Gretsch Badge History, Listener Questions, Snare Drum Giveaway, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike begin the show by going over the history of the Gretsch drum badge, starting with the original round design and moving forward to the stop sign and square varieties before returning back to the…
Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 116: All Listener Questions.
In this episode, Mike and Mike work through a stack of listener questions in this special episode. The show concludes, as always, with picks of the week. Show Notes Modern Drummer subscription MikesLessons.com subscription plans Sponsored by Dream Cymbals
Episode 80: Listener Questions, A&F Rude Boy Snare, and More
In this special eightieth episode, Mike and Mike tackle a pile of listener questions that cover a wide range of topics, from snare drum recommendations to stick grip suggestions, transitioning from marching band to drumset, breaking through barriers, and more.…
Episode 80: Listener Questions, A&F Rude Boy Snare, and More
In this special eightieth episode, Mike and Mike tackle a pile of listener questions that cover a wide range of topics, from snare drum recommendations to stick grip suggestions, transitioning from marching band to drumset, breaking through barriers, and more.…
Episode 53: Larnell Lewis, Tama Superstar Classic, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 53: Larnell Lewis, Tama Superstar Classic, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike ways to be more creative on the drumset, and then discussion Modern Drummer cover artist Larnell Lewis of…
Episode 52: Building Hand Speed, Twenty One Pilots’ Josh Dun, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 52: Building Hand Speed, Twenty One Pilots’ Josh Dun, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their favorite exercises for developing hand speed. This week's featured artist is Josh…
Episode 51: Johnny Craviotto, Learning Grooves, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 51: Johnny Craviotto, Learning Grooves, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike pay tribute to legendary drum builder Johnny Craviotto, and then discuss their approaches to learning new grooves. This…
Episode 50: All Listener Questions
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 50: All Listener Questions In this special fiftieth episode, Mike and Mike take a break from the usual format and spend the entire hour fielding questions from their loyal listeners. The…
Episode 49: Ostinatos, Craig Blundell, Sabian Vanguards, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 49: Ostinatos, Craig Blundell, Sabian Vanguards, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike define what an ostinato is and how they've practiced them on the drumset. The featured artist is…
Episode 48: Jay Weinberg, Adding Textures, Ddrum Reflex Kit, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 48: Jay Weinberg, Adding Textures, Ddrum Reflex Kit, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the August 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss cover artist Jay Weinberg…
Episode 47: Practicing on Pillows, Derico Watson, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 47: Practicing on Pillows, Derico Watson, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the benefits of practicing on different surfaces. The featured artist is fusion/jazz/R&B great Deric Watson. In…
Episode 46: Notation Basics, Jost Nickel, Bone Essence Kit, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 46: Notation Basics, Jost Nickel, Bone Essence Kit, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike go over some basics of drum notation and discuss how they use it with their…
Episode 45: Learning Songs, Paiste Big Beats, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 45: Learning Songs, Paiste Big Beats, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about some of the songs they've transcribed note for note and discuss the benefits of such…
Episode 44: Compression, Dunnett Snares, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 44: Compression, Dunnett Snares, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss compression and how it's used on drums for recording. The featured artist is producer/drummer/songwriter Greg Wells, who's interviewed…
