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.
Podcast Episode 144: Favorite Drum Solos, Building Independence, KMI BopPad, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike share some of their favorite drum solos of all time. The education segment focuses on different approaches to building independence. Up for review is the BopPad MIDI controller from Keith McMillan Instruments. After fielding…
Podcast Episode 143: Stewart Copeland, Phrasing Paradiddles as Triplets, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike share some exciting news regarding upcoming giveaways from Ultimate Ears, and they discuss June 2018 cover artist, legendary drummer/composer Stewart Copeland. The education segment focuses on some interesting phrasing possibilities when you play paradiddles…
Podcast Episode 142: Roy Burns, How to Play Polyrhythms, Roland TD-17 V-Drums, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike pay tribute to Aquarian founder and legendary drummer/educator Roy Burns. The education segment focuses on how to learn polyrhythms via grooves. Up for review is the brand new TD-17 series electronic kit from Roland.…
Episode 141: Dafnis Prieto, Must-Know Grooves, VK Snare, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss Cuban-born jazz great Dafnis Prieto, whose new big band album, Back to the Sunset, is out now. The education segment focuses on a handful of must-know grooves for working drummers. Up for review…
Episode 140: Blake Richardson, What You Need to Know About Bass Drum Heads, Turkish Lale Kardes Cymbals, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss Blake Richardson of tech-metal band Between the Buried and Me, whose new record, Automata, Part 1, is transcribed in the June issue of Modern Drummer. The education segment focuses on everything you need…
Episode 139: Paramore’s Zac Farro, Breaking Up the Ride, 101 Drums Woodfiber Snare, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss Zac Farro, who recently returned to his original gig with modern rock hit makers Paramore. The education segment focuses on how to break up the ride cymbal pattern in jazz and other improvisational…
Episode 138: Travis Orbin, Five-Note Phrasing, Yamaha Tour Custom Drumset, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss progressive metal master Travis Orbin, whose new EP, Silly String II, is transcribed in the May 2018 issue of Modern Drummer. The education segment focuses on how to use five-note phrasings in grooves.…
Episode 137: St. Vincent’s Matt Johnson, Reading Music Pros and Cons, Zildjian K Sweets, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike crack open the May 2018 issue and discuss cover artist Matt Johnson, who first rose to prominence backing up singer/songwriters Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright and is now touring with St. Vincent. The education…
Episode 136: All Listener Questions
In this episode Mike and Mike chip away at a stack of listener questions that cover a wide range of topics, from gear selection to mental practice to getting back into drumming after an extended break. Show Notes Modern Drummer…
Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 133: Tony Royster Jr, Organic Odd-Time Patterns, Sabian FRX Series, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss April 2018 cover artist Tony Royster Jr, who is currently the touring drummer for pop star Katy Perry. The education segment focuses on how to make odd-time patterns feel more organic and smooth.…
Episode 132: Eric Harland, When to Use (or Not to Use) Ghost Notes, Doc Sweeney Myrtle Snare, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss modern jazz/fusion great Eric Harland. The education segment focuses on ghost notes, including the hosts’ thoughts on how to decide when or when not to use them. Up for review is a 5.75x14…
Episode 131: Keio Stroud, Optimizing Your Practice Time, Bucks Co. Semi-Solid Birch Kit, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss drummer Keio Stroud of top country band Big & Rich. The education segment focuses on how to get the most of out of simple beats by varying the types of ghost notes being…
Episode 130: Ulysses Owens Jr, Bebop Syncopation, Dream Naughty Saucer, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss rising star jazz drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. The education segment focuses on how to use the book Syncopation to play in the style of Elvin Jones. Up for review is the Naughty Saucer…
Episode 129: 2018 Readers Poll Winners, Drum Mixing Basics, Ddrum Dios Drumset, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike rundown the winners in the 2018 Modern Drummer Readers Poll. The education segment focuses on the basics of drum mixing. Up for review is the revived Dios series from Ddrum. After fielding a few…
