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.

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Episode 128: Zach Danziger, Snare Depth Analysis, Sugar Percussion Snares, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the March 2018 issue and discuss cover artist Zach Danziger, whose latest experiments involve controlling video edits and audio effects in real time from a hybrid electronic/acoustic drumset. The education segment focuses…

Modern Drummer
Feb 2, 2018

Episode 127: Favorite Drummers on Instagram, Practicing New Ideas, DW and Vater Reviewed, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike share some of their favorite drummers on Instagram. The education segment focuses on different ways to practice new ideas to transition from technical exercises to musical applications. Up for review is the throwback Low…

Modern Drummer
Jan 26, 2018

Episode 126: Weak Hand Exercises, Questlove, Meinl Pure Alloy Hi-Hats, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike share some of their favorite exercises for developing strength, speed, and control with the weaker hand. The featured artist is hip-hop drumming pioneer Questlove, who’s best known for his work with the Roots and…

Modern Drummer
Jan 19, 2018

Episode 125: Sonny Emory, Placing the Backbeat in Odd Times, Beier Snares, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss legendary pop/R&B drummer Sonny Emory (Earth Wind & Fire, Bette Midler, Steely Dan, etc.). The education segment focuses on different ways to place the backbeat in 3/4 and other odd time signatures. Up…

Modern Drummer
Jan 12, 2018

Episode 124: Matt Wilson, the Moeller Method, Hendrix Perfect Ply Drums, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss February 2018 cover artist, modern jazz great Matt Wilson. The education segment focuses on the popular drum technique known as the “Moeller Method.” Up for review is a walnut Perfect Ply drumset by…

Modern Drummer
Jan 5, 2018
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Episode 123: The 2017 Wrap-Up Show

In this episode, Mike and Mike take a look back at 2017 and discuss a few of the drummers they feel have made the biggest impact in the past twelve months. They also discuss some highlights in drum and cymbal…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2017

Episode 121: 311’s Chad Sexton, Favorite Paradiddle Exercises, SJC Paramount Series, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss January featured artist Chad Sexton of alt-rockers 311. The education segment focuses on the hosts’ favorite ways of practicing paradiddles. Up for review is the new Paramount series drumset from SJC. After fielding…

Modern Drummer
Dec 15, 2017

Episode 120: Taylor Hawkins, Linear Drumming Basics, Dream Energy Series Crashes, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss January cover artist Taylor Hawkins of rock megastars Foo Fighters. The education segment focuses on the basics of linear drumming. Up for review are some new additions to the Energy series from Dream.…

Modern Drummer
Dec 8, 2017

Episode 119: John Blackwell Tribute, Fill Displacements, Yamaha Rydeen Drumset, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike pay tribute to the great R&B/pop drummer John Blackwell Jr. The education segment focuses on different ways to displace drum fills so that they resolve in less obvious ways. Up for review is the…

Modern Drummer
Dec 1, 2017

Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 118: PASIC 2017 Report, John Blackwell Jr. Remembered, Black Swamp Dynamicx Snares, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike pay tribute to the great R&B drummer John Blackwell Jr. Then Dawson recants his experience at this year’s Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Up for review is a trio of Dynamicx snares from Black…

Modern Drummer
Nov 17, 2017

MD Podcast Episode 117: QOTSA’s Jon Theodore, Drum Shell Basics, Paiste 900 Series, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the different types of drum shells and the sounds they produce. The featured artist is Queens of the Stone Age’s Jon Theodore. Up for review is the new 900 series from Paiste. After…

Modern Drummer
Nov 10, 2017

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

Modern Drummer
Nov 3, 2017
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Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 115: Adam Deitch, Favorite Drum Albums, LP Uptown Congas, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss November 2017 featured artist Adam Deitch, who just released a EP of hip-hop instrumentals called I Get a Rush. For the main topic, the hosts go through some of their current and all-time favorite…

Modern Drummer
Oct 27, 2017

Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 114: A Lot Like Birds’ Joseph Arrington, Faux Double Bass, Dunnett Drumheads, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss November 2017 featured artist Joseph Arrington of post-hardcore band A Lot Like Birds. The education segment focuses on creating double-bass-sounding patterns on a single kick. Up for review are Dunnett’s Res-O-Tone and Res-O-Two…

Modern Drummer
Oct 20, 2017
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