Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Get ready for an all new round of "Would You Rather - Live Gig Addition" lol. After that Eddy and I dive deep into the world of TUNING. Top head vs. bottom head, tuning for your ear vs. microphones, tuning for the band, and much more. We hope you enjoy the heck out of this episode, as well as the first ever double cuss bomb from a listener question! 😂 Enjoy - Mike & Eddy Support the show...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy What is a drum fill? When should you play a fill? How long should your fill be? Should your fill sync with the vocals? Eddy and I answer these and loads more questions about fills in this episode. We hop you enjoy the heck out of it! Mike & Eddy Support the show
Jul 07, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy This episode is jam packed with a time signature game, branding talk , and listener questions from our amazing Patrons. We both hope that this episode gives you a new way to look at the content that you are uploading, and how it might impact the brand that you are creating whether you know it or not. Enjoy - Mike & Eddy Support the show...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Buckle up kids because we are going for a ride on the odd time roller coaster. We truly hope that the next hour helps to demystify odd time grooves and makes you excited to start experimenting with new "less familiar" time signatures. Enjoy - Mike & Eddy Support the show
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Y'all, sooooooo much fun had during the recording of this episode. We break down what chops actually are, how they can be used, who's chops influenced us the most, and much much more! Enjoy, and we hope that this episode makes you want to jump on the kit ASAP! -Mike & Eddy- Support the show...
Jun 14, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Wow... this one will take you on a journey! A few funny stories, a few deep stories, and hopefully a ton of inspiration for all of you to tackle the week with! Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Support the show
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This episode covers A LOT OF STUFF! Value when talking about drum gear, value in education, how to value yourself as a creative. So strap in for a 60 min. chat with your drum buddies Mike & Eddy! Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Support the show
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Rudiments, dogs, and listener Q&A. What more do ya need? lol. We hope you enjoy the next hour of your day as you hang with us chatting about rudiments and life. Mike & Eddy Support the show
May 24, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy With upcoming gigs, clinics, camps and drum festivals for both Eddy and I we thought this would be a perfect time to talk to y'all about how we plan for such events. We hope you enjoy this episode that should have been titled "Lambos & Off Whites" LOL - Mike J Support the show
May 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy This was such a fun episode to do! Eddy and I talk about the importance of gear, why we all obsess over it, and THEN we are joined by Mr. Mike Dawson to completely nerd out on the details and the nitty gritty. We chat hoops, bearing edges, shell material, and much more! We hope you enjoy this episode dedicated to wiping out your bank account, and ours, LOL! Mike & Eddy Support the show...
May 10, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Eddy and I are both taking lessons at the moment so we thought this would be a perfect time to discuss why we decided to start up again, what we are studying, who we are studying with, and what we've taken away so far about being students. Oh ya, and we talk WAY too much about jazz, lol. Enjoy! Support the show...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy What is groove? What makes something groove? Are groove and pocket the same thing? These are just a few of the questions that Eddy and I will tackle in this episode as we try to answer some of the questions that all drummers have. Enjoy! Support the show
Apr 26, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy That's right folks, a full episode about DRUMMING! Well, let's be honest... it's 50% drumming and 50% tangents that have absolutely nothing to do with drumming, music, or anything really, lol. We hope you enjoy! Support the show
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Oddly enough, fear is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to drumming and art. Fear is something to embrace and to leverage into motivating you into action. The best weapon against fear is preparation, and in this episode Eddy and I chat about the things that we are afraid of, and how we combat those feeling and overcome our fears. We really hope you all enjoy this episode! Support the show...
Apr 12, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy In this episode Eddy and I look forward! We dive deep into the many different ways you can make a living as a drummer, we talk about what it's like to NOT want to be inspired, and we take a look at Matt Halpern's new signature snare with Pearl Drums. Let's have some fun! Support the show...
Apr 05, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy This week Eddy and I take a look at some of your kits, chat about the specs, and judge them based on whether or not we could turn up at your house and host a clinic on your kit without moving a ting. I'll just say this... y'all got some seriously sick kits! Well done patrons :) click here to view all the kits Support the show...
Mar 29, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy This time Eddy and I go through our favorite recorded drum parts by other drummers. The drum grooves and fills are special but the recap of the FLIP Camera is truly EPIC!!! LOL We hope you all enjoy the heck out of this episode :) Mike & Eddy Support the show
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy OH MY GOODNESS Y'ALL! This is the one right here. Eddy and I have an absolute blast doing every episode but this one was something special. In Episode 29 we go through our favorite drum parts that we actually recorded. We really hope that the stories that accompany each drum track entertain you and give you a laugh. Have an EPIC day and we hope that you enjoy the heck out of this new episode! Support the show...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy This time we go ALL IN!!! No restrictions on price, this is full on dream kit stuff. After that we answer a boatload of questions from our amazing Patrons, and then there's a little bonus herta lesson at the end, lol Support the show
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy In this episode we take you through the process of buying a kit for under $1400.00. That's kit, hardware, cymbals, EVERYTHING! Oh, and the other caveat is that we can't choose any products from the companies that we endorse. After that we do a quick dive into the mental health benefits of drumming, and finally we wrap things up by answering a few questions from our incredible Patreon members. Enjoy! Mike & Eddy Link to the book tha...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy If you want to work in this industry you are gonna have to network, but networking in the drum/music community is VERY different than doing it in traditional business. The number one rule in the "musician for hire" world is don't be a jerk! I'm not sure that I could say that for all other industries, lol. So sit back, enjoy a bit of "play what you feel" drumming from both eddy and I, and prepare some double L's (Laughs & Lessons). ...
Feb 22, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy We have all faced challenges in our lives. Some were monumental challenges from our past, and others are daily challenges that we deal with day in day out. In this episode Eddy and I will talk about both, and then walk you through how we met those challenges head on, and eventually overcame them. Oh ya, and there is a SH*T ton of laughs in this one as well, lol :) Support the show...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Just wait for it, that's all I can say, LOL. We had an absolute blast making this episode and we actually do hit on quite a few important aspects of sound :) Support the show
Feb 08, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy When should you "move on" from something that you are practicing? How do you know that you have exhausted an idea and it's time to tackle something new. These are questions that we have all had on the kit at one point or another and in episode 23 Mike & will guide you through the process of practicing, growing, and eventually moving on :) Support the show...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Ok DRUM listeners, it's story time with Mike & Eddy. Our best and worst gig moments. There's really nothing else to say other than after this episode you will understand why I constantly check my zipper, LOL. Support the show
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy A negative ego can take you down a dark path of self loathing and depression while a healthy ego can lift you up and remind you that you deserve to be were you are. In this episode Mike & Eddy tell stories about the times that their positive egos got them through some pressure packed situations. Support the show...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy After Eddy and I get all caught up, and after we check out a bit more Vinnie, we dive into the topic of Temptation. No one is exempt from temptation, especially when it come to shortcuts. Borrow a few ideas from this drummer, steal a few ideas from this one, buy a few followers, purchase a few likes... what's the harm? In episode 19 we tell you what the harm is, and we talk about the things that have tempted us when it comes to making ...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy DRUM with Mike & Eddy listeners, we hope you enjoy this gift from our Patreons. Support the show
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy After receiving a ton of questions after our first episode on Endorsements we decided to bring in an actual A&R so you could gain information and perspective from the person that is actually signing drummers like you. We really hope that this conversation with Chris Brewer from Meinl Cymbals sheds light on endorsements, what they really are, and how to be become truly valuable to the companies that you work with! Enjoy! Support the...
Jan 04, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy This episode is a full blown roller coaster ride. From Mike Playing Metallica on the kit, to Mike & Eddy's #50NOTECHALLENGE stories, to "an intro to Vinnie Colaiuta", into an EPIC interview/hang with Charlie Simpson (Busted, Fightstar), this episode is flat out bananas! We you you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it! Charlie Simpson: http://spoti.fi/37NCm3Z Fightstar: http://spoti.fi/3piwcie Busted: http://spoti.f...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 17
