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The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike

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Episode 10: Gil Sharone, Paiste’s PSTX Effects...

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2015/10/02

In this episode, Mike and Mike focus on the September 2015 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine, discussing cover artist Gil Sharone, who’s currently touring with Marilyn Manson, and digging deeper into Johnston’s second educational article on grooving in form. Other topics include prepping for next month’s international drum convention, PASIC, which is being held in San Antonio, Texas, and for gear reviews, they go over Paiste’s PSTX effects cymbals and Craviotto’s Johnny C. series maple snare drums

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Episode 9: Antonio Sanchez, 21 Drummers Camp, Fidock...

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2015/09/25

In this episode, Johnston talks about his recent trip to Ireland to teach a drum camp with fellow drummers Mark Guiliana and Robert “Sput??? Searight. Then Mike and Mike discuss August 2015 Modern Drummer cover artist, modern jazz great Antonio Sanchez. Next, Dawson digs a little deeper into the Fidock 6x13 Heartbreaker series blackwood snare and Remo Powerstroke 77 snare and Powerstroke Black Dot bass drum heads. For pick of the week, Dawson shares his favorite accessory item, and Johnston

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Episode 8: Daru Jones, Drum Books, Gretsch’s Renown...

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2015/09/18

In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about July 2015 Modern Drummer cover artist, Daru Jones, and dig into some of their favorite drum books. Then they talk a bit out the differences between Gretsch’s Renown series drumset with birch and walnut shells, and they check out some ultra-slick snares by relative newcomer Sugar Percussion. The show concludes—as always—with the hosts’ “pick of the week.??? The post Episode 8: Daru Jones, Drum Books, Gretsch’s Renown Series Drumsets, Sugar Percussion Snares,

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Episode 7: Benny Greb, The Art and Science of Groove,...

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2015/09/11

In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about June 2015 Modern Drummer cover artist, Benny Greb, and dig into some of the concepts in Benny’s new DVD, The Art and Science of Groove. Then they share their thoughts on the pros and cons of electronic drums. In the gear review section, Dawson shares some insight into his experience with Paiste’s new Masters series crashes and hi-hats. The show concludes with the hosts’ “pick of the week.??? The post Episode 7: Benny Greb, The Art and Science of Groove,

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Episode 4: Creativity, the Meinl Cymbal Factory,...

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2015/08/17

Episode 4 is dedicated to creativity, from where to find it to—more importantly—how to practice it. Johnston then shares stories from his recent trip to the Meinl cymbal factory and his short clinic tour throughout Germany. This week’s gear review focuses on DW’s Jazz Series cherry/gum drumset. The post Episode 4: Creativity, the Meinl Cymbal Factory, Touring Germany, and the DW Jazz Series Cherry/Gum Drumset appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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Episode 5: Polyrhythms, Drum Shell Properties,...

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2015/08/17

There are two main topics in this episode: polyrhythms and drum shell properties. Mike and Mike begin their talk with drum shell properties, how the type of wood, amount of plies, and bearing edges can affect the sound. The conversation then shifts to defining polyrhythms and recalling techniques and practice methods they’ve used to apply polyrhythms on the drums. They also discuss their favorite performances by April 2015 cover artist/R&B legend, Bernard Purdie, and Dawson digs into Sabian’s Big &

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Episode 6: Industry News, Videotaping Yourself, Jojo...

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2015/08/17

This episode includes discussions on recent industry news, techniques and methods for videotaping yourself for online publishing, and May 2015 Modern Drummer cover artist, fusion great Jojo Mayer. In the gear review section, Dawson recalls his experience with GMS’s new Taiwan-made SE series drumset. The post Episode 6: Industry News, Videotaping Yourself, Jojo Mayer, GMS’s SE Series Drumset, and More appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.

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Episode 3: Independence, “Odd Groupings Over the...

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2015/08/17

In this episode, Mike and Mike talk a ton about independence, including identifying some of their favorite drummers who display amazing independence and sharing specific exercises that they’ve used over the years to improve their own four-way coordination. Johnston then expands on the ideas he included in his article in the February issue, titled “Odd Groupings Over the Samba.??? Continuing the discussion on miking the drumset, Mike and Mike go over their favorite two-mic setups. Then Dawson digs

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Episode 2: Practice, Dave Weckl, One-Mic Recording,...

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2015/08/17

Episode 2 begins with an extensive discussion about practice: what it means and what Mike and Mike feel are the most effective ways to go about it on the drumset. Then they share stories about January 2015 Modern Drummer cover artist/fusion great, Dave Weckl, before digging into various techniques and concepts for recording drums with just one microphone. Mike and Mike then talk about Craviotto’s new Vintage series solid-poplar drumset before giving their “picks of the week.??? The post Episode 2:

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Episode 1: Chops and Groove, the Halftime Shuffle,...

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2015/08/17

On this, the debut episode of the “Modern Drummer Podcast with Mike and Mike,??? drummer/educator Mike Johnston (mikeslessons.com) and Modern Drummer managing editor, Mike Dawson, talk about the differences and similarities between chops and groove, giving examples of current and past players who epitomize one or both concepts.  Next, Mike and Mike explore the November 2014 “In the Pocket??? Modern Drummer article on the halftime shuffle by famed author/drummer Zoro.  In the gear review section, the

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