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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
MD Podcast Episode 207: Richard Spaven, Craviotto Heritage Snare, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the unique beat-making skills of September issue featured artist Richard Spaven. Up for review is a sweet 6x14 solid maple Heritage series snare by Craviotto. After fielding a few listener questions, the show…
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…
MD Podcast Episode 203: Session Great Nir Z, Superimposing 4/4 in 3/4, Roland TM-1, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the September 2019 issue and discuss cover artist Nir Z, who’s been at the top of the studio scene for the past twenty years. The education segment focuses on ways to superimpose…
MD Podcast Episode 199: Playing Melodically, Anderson Paak, Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak Drumset, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike dive into the August 2019 issue and discuss cover artist Anderson .Paak. The education focuses on Jeff Ryan's "Playing Melodically" article, which explores different ways to orchestrate a single linear pattern. Up for review…
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 196: Nicko McBrain, Cymbal Chokes, Calderwood Percussion Piccolo Snare, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss July 2019 cover artist Nicko McBrain of the legendary metal band Iron Maiden. The education segment focuses on creative ways to incorporate cymbal chokes into your drumming. Up for review is a funky…
MD Podcast Episode 195: Spare Gig Gear, Up-Tempo Rock, Business Basics, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike dedicate the entire hour to answering a bunch of listener questions. Topics include must-have extra gear on a gig, getting comfortable with up-tempo rock grooves, and some thoughts on handling the business side of…
MD Podcast Episode 193: Luke Bryan’s Kent Slucher, Developing a Teaching Curriculum, George Way Aristocrat Drumset, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about June 2019 featured artist Kent Slucher, who has been country superstar Luke Bryan’s drummer for the past twelve years. The education segment focuses on different ways to go about designing curriculum for…
MD Podcast Episode 191: Marcus Gilmore, Moving Around the Kit With Jost Nickel, INDe Snare, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss June 2019 cover artist Marcus Gilmore, who’s worked with many top jazz artists, including Chick Corea, Chris Potter, and Steve Coleman. The education segment focuses on top German drummer Jost Nickel’s article on…
MD Podcast Episode 190: Louis Cole, the Pu-Du-Du Pattern, Barton Vintage Beech Drumset, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike crack open the June 2019 issue and discuss featured artist Louis Cole of the electro-funk band Knower. The education segment focuses on exercises to develop fluency with RLL and LRR stickings. Up for review…
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 188: Terence Higgins, Drumset Warm-Ups, Overhead Mic Position Shootout, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss May 2019 featured artist Terence Higgins, who splits his time touring with Ani DiFranco and John Medeski’s Mad Skillet. The education segment focuses on how to develop smooth motions around the drumset. Up…
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…
MD Podcast Episode 185: Die-Cast Versus Triple-Flange Hoops, Readers Poll Results, Effective Approaches for Improvisation, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss the winners of the 2019 Readers Poll. The education segment focuses on simple strategies for playing effective improvisations and solos on the drumset. The gear review segment focuses on the sonic and tactile…
