DRUM with Mike & Eddy
DRUM with Mike & Eddy aims to bring drummers together and give them weekly updates and banter about the wonderful world of drumming. Each week professional drummers Mike Johnston and Eddy Thrower will discus how topics such as motivation, practice habits, routine, health & fitness, and many more have an effect on your drumming. Obviously this podcast is for drummers, but in all honesty it's for anyone that wants to improve at their craft!
Episodes
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In this conversation, Mike and Eddy discuss the challenges of creating content for social media and the pressure to achieve perfection. They talk about the impact of recording themselves and how it affects their performance. They also touch on the importance of bonding experiences in drum camps and the ner...
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In this conversation, Mike and Eddy discuss various topics, including crash cymbals, gig experiences, and drum gear. They also share funny anecdotes and reminisce about past gigs. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. They talk about the challenges and rewards of performing at festivals, including the lack ...
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In this conversation, Mike and Eddy discuss various topics, including vacations, drum camps, and writing drum parts. They also listen to a drumless track and share their ideas on how they would approach each section. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. In this conversation, Mike and Eddy discuss the di...
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It's story time, kids, so grab some gram crackers and a glass of oat milk and settle in to hear the tales of how Eddy became the drummer of Busted and how I became a part of the Meinl family of artists!
- Mike J
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We dive straight into this one! First off we chat about our current feelings towards social media and the impact it has on their creativity and motivation. We talk about experiencing boredom and numbness with platforms like Instagram and Twitter, and the pressure to create content that stands out. We discuss their recent experiences performing and th...
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We hope you enjoy this fun chat about our favorite YouTube videos, crazy tour stories, and all the insane ways we have muffled our drums over the years!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:06 Reflecting on Past Band Experiences
06:21 The Challenges of Touring
09:22 The Bon...
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I think the title says it all for this one. What a WEEK! We hope you enjoy the episode :)
- Mike & Eddy
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Stretching
01:46 Catching Up and Reflection
03:00 The Practice Project
04:35 The Process of Musical Directing
08:17 Home Renovations and Contractor Woes
09:53 Mike'...
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of time management and the effective structuring of drum lessons. We emphasize the need to understand and teach according to the student's learning style. We also highlight the value of practicing as a teacher to understand your student's experience better. We encourage all drum teachers to take ...
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In this week's episode, we chat about various tips and strategies for recording drums in the studio. If you know us, then you know we had no shot of sticking to just three tips, so here are the tips we actually did discuss...
- Overcoming distractions
- Adjusting click track and drum levels
- Communicating preferences to the producer
- Knowing the song ...
Virtual Camp 3 - Rudiments
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Summary
In this conversation, Mike and Eddy discuss the challenges and rewards of teaching in-person and through video. They share their experiences of finding their feet as teachers and the importance of continually refining their teaching methods. They also discuss the stru...
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In this conversation, we discuss the importance of practice and the reasons why we continue to practice. They emphasize the need for consistency and finding the right time to practice. We discuss the importance of seeing progr...
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In this episode, we discuss our gear preferences and go shopping for new drum kits, but here's the catch. Eddy is doing it on the Gretsch website, and I am doing it on the Ludwig site! We also talk about the importance of practicing and the benefits of accountability.
Takeaways
Choosing the right gear is essential for drummers...
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of practice and introduce The Practice Project! We also do a deep dive into our different headspaces in various drumming contexts, including 1-1 lessons, drum camps, and live shows. We talk about the importance of structure and order in drum camps, allowing the camp to unfold naturally ...
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In this episode, we discuss our top three teaching tips for drummers, including the importance of walking the walk, asking questions, finding a niche, outlining lessons, and having confidence as a teacher. We also talk about building confidence, setting expectations, being relatable, and fostering a strong teacher-student relationsh...
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In this episode, Mike and Eddy engage in a Q&A session where they discuss various topics such as the best camera, documentary, exercise, and podcast of 2023. They also reflect on their biggest lessons, regrets, and favorite moments of the year. The conversation takes an interesting turn as they delve into the concept of bei...
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Virtual Drum Camp 2 - Grooves
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In this episode, we discuss the following categories of drumming...
- Speed
- Groove/Grooves
- Fills/Chops
- Independence
- Technique
- Showmanship
- Music Theory
We chat about the musical situations where these subjects/disciplines are massively important and the situati...
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In this episode, Mike and Eddy celebrate a podcast milestone and discuss their favorite drumming memories of 2023. They also announce the upcoming ...
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In this episode, we talk about when to crash, when NOT to crash, and the 4 Bar Itch! Hopefully, the tips we give you in this episode will help you to become a more musical drummer. Thanks for listening
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Do triggers, samples, plugins, and all the other bells and whistles that are used in modern drum mixes take away the feeling of the performance? Well, in this episode, we discuss our feelings on the matter, and they might be different than you would expect.
- Mike & Eddy
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Whether it's miming for a TV show, or playing to a crowd of 2 for a major label showcase, if you play this instrument long enough, you are definitely going to encounter some crazy playing situations. In this episode, we share a few of ours.
Enjoy - Mike & Eddy
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