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DRUM with Mike & Eddy

By: Mike Johnston & Eddy Thrower
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  • 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!
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Episodes
  • Writing A Drum Part 4.0
    May 6 2024

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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 different drum parts and arrangements for a song. They go through each section of the song, from the intro to the bridge, and discuss the drum patterns, fills, and effects that would work best. They explore different ideas and make decisions based on the overall feel and energy of the song. The conversation highlights the importance of making creative choices and the impact they can have on the overall sound and vibe of a song.


    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
    03:01 The Importance of Taking Breaks and Going on Vacations
    09:31 The Joys and Challenges of Teaching Drum Camps
    24:27 Introduction and Overview
    25:11 Exploring the Intro and Chorus
    26:18 Crashes and Live Performance
    28:16 Verse Two and Live Adaptations
    29:36 Shorter Second Verse
    30:49 Bridge and Synthetic Percussion
    32:26 Outro and Drum Loops
    34:07 Final Chorus and Drum Choices
    36:16 Staying Out of the Way in Busy Sections
    37:28 Embracing Different Ideas and Perspectives
    40:17 Surprising Drum Choices
    44:30 The Impact of Drum Choices on the Overall Sound
    45:03 The Importance of Creative Choices
    46:30 The Value of Drumming Camps and Workshops
    48:34 Closing Remarks and Appreciation

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    48 mins
  • How We Got...
    Apr 24 2024

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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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    50 mins
  • Finding The Line
    Apr 16 2024

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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 the challenges of finding the line between inspiration and overwhelming information. Then we touch on the need for teachers to check in with students and tailor their approach to each individual. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the why behind practicing and the musical payoff of exercises.

    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Excitement
    06:01 Break from Social Media and Enjoying Books
    12:02 The Simplicity and Timelessness of the Basic Rock Beat
    16:00 The Excitement of Trendy and Unique Items
    28:34 Finding the Line: Balancing Inspiration and Overwhelming Information
    36:29 Understanding Individual Goals: Tailoring Teaching Approaches
    39:53 Social Media and the What vs. the Why

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    45 mins

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Came for drums, got so much more

Tuned in as a drum student. Ended up getting seriously valuable career advice, I don’t work in music. I’m a teacher, public speaker & social media user for work. Never expected these precise things to be brought up on a drum podcast. I got more nuggets of wisdom about these things than whole audio books on education.

Mike & Eddy, love your angle here. Massive help and huge thanks for what your doing!

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