Modern Drummer podcast
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 163: Jost Nickel, Flam Ostinatos, Legado Cymbals, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss German drummer and international clinician Jost Nickel, who’s featured in the November issue of Modern Drummer. The education segment focuses on ways to challenge your technique by shifting accents within a pataflafla sticking.…
MD Podcast Episode 162: Richard Spaven, Hi-Hat Accents, Audio-Technica AT2035, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss UK-based drummer/producer/composer Richard Spaven. The education segment focuses on how to use hi-hat accents to alter your groove. Up for review is the new AT2035 large-diaphragm condenser mic from Audio-Technica. After fielding a…
MD Podcast Episode 159: Train’s Drew Shoals, Kicked-Up Bell Patterns, Canopus Hybrid Hardware, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss October 2018 featured artist Drew Shoals of the pop/rock band Train. The education segment focuses on ways to incorporate the bell of the ride cymbal into your grooves. Up for review is the…
MD Podcast Episode 158: Damian Marley’s Courtney Diedrick, Sight-Reading Basics, Roland TD-17KVX kit, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss October 2018 featured artist Courtney Dietrick, who plays with modern reggae great Damian Marley. The education segment focuses on how to approach reading a drum chart for the first time. Up for review…
MD Podcast Episode 157: Kendrick Lamar's Tony "Rico" Nichols, Tooling With Perspectives, Paiste Masters Dry and Extra Rides, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike dig into the October 2018 issue and discuss featured artist Tony "Rico" Nichols, who has been touring with hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar. Up for review are a handful of Masters series Dry and Extra…
MD Podcast Episode 155: Barrett Martin, Yamaha EAD10, Bonham Kick Triplets, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike continue to dig through the September issue, this time discussing featured artist Barrett Martin, who rose to prominence in the ’90s with alternative band Screaming Trees but has since ventured into experimental instrumental music…
Episode 153: Nate Smith, Demystifying the Half-Time Shuffle, Istanbul Mehmet Hamer Series, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike crack open the September issue and talk about cover artist Nate Smith, whose groove-drenched videos have racked up millions of views. The education segment focuses on Jim Riley’s latest article, which focuses on a…
Podcast Episode 152: Preparing for Tour and More
In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike, the hosts sift through another batch of listener questions. As usual, the show concludes with picks of the week. Show Notes Modern Drummer subscription options MikesLessons.com subscription prices…
Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 151 (Updated): Guess That Snare Part 2, Listener Questions, and More
In episode 151, Mike Dawson tries to guess the size and shell type of another snare from Mike Johnston’s personal collection. The remainder of the show is dedicated to answering a handful of listener questions. As usual, the show concludes…
Episode 149: Simon Phillips, “Do I Need a Fallback Plan?”, Soundbrenner Pulse Metronome, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss legendary pop, jazz, fusion drummer Simon Phillips. The education segment focuses on an article in the July 2018 issue by Russ Miller, titled “Do I Need a Fallback Plan?”. Up for review is…
Podcast Episode 148: Blair Sinta, Drumset Ergonomics, Symrna Cymbals, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss modern session great Blair Sinta, who recently launched a drum recording course on www.promixacademy.com. The education segment focuses on how to setup your drumset to be more compatible with your unique physique. Up…
Episode 147: A Perfect Circle’s Jeff Friedl, Five-Note Bop Comping, DW Contemporary Classic Drumset, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss modern rock journeyman Jeff Friedl, who’s currently touring with A Perfect Circle. The education segment focuses on how to use five-note groupings to create interesting and unusual comping patterns in a bebop style.…
Podcast Episode 146: Stanley Clarke’s Mike Mitchell, Developing the Weaker Hand, Tempest Bell Bronze Snare, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss rising star Mike Mitchell, who’s currently legendary jazz/fusion bassist Stanley Clarke’s drummer of choice. The education segment focuses on exercises for developing the weaker hand. Up for review is a mammoth 8x14 bell…
Episode 145: Kris Myers, The Blues Shuffle, Clarett 8Pre USB Interface, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike crack open the July 2018 issue and discuss cover artist Kris Myers of Umphrey’s McGee. The education segment focuses on the blues shuffle. Up for review is the Clariett 8Pre USB audio interface from…
