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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.
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 75: Stella Mozgawa, Transcribing Drum Parts, Natal Café Racer, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss February 2017 Modern Drummer cover artist Stella Mozgawa of the indie-rock band Warpaint. They also dig into the topic of transcribing drum parts from recordings and how to get the most from them.…
Episode 74: Benny Greb, Favorite Hi-Hats, AT2020USBi Mic, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their all-time favorite hi-hat cymbals. The featured artist is German drummer Benny Greb. Up for review is the Audio-Technica AT2020USBi digital microphone, which connects directly to iOS devices with a lightning port. After…
Episode 73: Snare Drum Effects, Renewing Goals, DW Cherry/Mahogany Kit, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about different things you can apply to your snare drum to change the sound. They also wrap up 2016 with a discussion on renewing goals. Up for review is a DW Collector's Series…
Episode 72: Drum Gear Trends, Frank Ferrer, DrumLites, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of the current and past trends in drum gear. The featured artist is Guns n’ Roses’ Frank Ferrer. Up for review is the DrumLite LED system. After fielding a few listener questions,…
Episode 71: Chris Dave, Feel Vs. Analysis, Istanbul Mehmet Rides, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the January 2017 issue and discuss cover artist Chris Dave. They also talk about learning new concepts through feel versus analysis. Up for review is a pair of Istanbul Mehmet dark and…
Episode 70: Questions, Questions, and More Questions
In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, Mike and Mike dedicate the entire hour to questions submitted by listeners. Topics include how to get out of a funk, phrasing tips, choosing snare drums, and more. The show concludes with picks of…
Episode 65: Ralph Peterson, Zildjian Avedis Series, and More
Episode 65: Ralph Peterson, Zildjian Avedis Series, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike share two more of their favorite drum tracks before diving into the topic of practicing and knowing when to move on. Next they crack open…
Episode 64: Odd-Time Songs, Dynamics, Yamaha Recording Custom, and More
Episode 64: Odd-Time Songs, Dynamics, Yamaha Recording Custom, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike share two of their favorite odd-time songs, and then they discuss the importance of dynamics in drumming. The featured artist is Halsey/Ryan Adams’ Nate…
Episode 63: Seat Heights, 26" Giant Beat, and More
Episode 63: Seat Heights, 26" Giant Beat, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike share their thoughts on proper seat height. The featured artist is Paul Wandtke of the metal band Trivium. The gear review section focuses on Paiste's…
Episode 63: Seat Heights, 26" Giant Beat, and More
Episode 63: Seat Heights, 26" Giant Beat, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike share their thoughts on proper seat height. The featured artist is Paul Wandtke of the metal band Trivium. The gear review section focuses on Paiste's…
Episode 62: Bass Drum Technique, Brad Wilk, and More
Episode 62: Bass Drum Technique, Brad Wilk, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike dig into the November 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss alt-rock great Brad Wilk and some interesting titanium and bronze snares from Van Kleef.…
Episode 61: Will Calhoun, Memorable Drum Solos, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 61: Will Calhoun, Memorable Drum Solos, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the November 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss cover artist Will Calhoun (Living Colour).…
Episode 60: Drum Tuning, Evans Calftone Heads, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 60: Drum Tuning, Evans Calftone Heads, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their different approaches to drum tuning. The featured artist is NYC session drummer/producer Steven Wolf. Up…
Episode 56: Learning Licks, Jimmy Chamberlin, and More
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 56: Learning Licks, Jimmy Chamberlin, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike go through their strategies for learning and internalizing new licks on the drumset. The featured artist is Smashing…
