Support this Podcast & Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Written by A.I. Summary The conversation covers topics related to fitness, drumming, live performances, and the challenges of outdoor gigs. It delves into the physical demands of drumming, the impact of weather and sound issues on outdoor performances, and the unique challenges of drum-specific performances. They cover various topics related to live performances, studio recording, drum clinics, one-to-one less...
Jun 03, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 166
Support this Podcast & Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy A.I. wrote this... 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 nerves that come with performing live. They conclude by emphasizing the need to create con...
May 27, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 165
Join The Practice Project https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Written by A.I. 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 of sound checks and the need to adapt quickly to different stages. They also discuss th...
May 19, 2024•45 min
Join The Practice Project https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy A.I. wrote this... 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 son...
May 06, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 163
Please Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 Support the show
Apr 24, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 162
Join The Practice Project https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 informat...
Apr 16, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 161
Join The Practice Project https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Get Tickets to see Simon Says at The Whisky 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 Bond of Shared Experiences 13:06 The Roller Coaster of Being in a Band 16:07 Favorite YouTube Videos 23:17 The Importance...
Apr 01, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 160
Join The Practice Project https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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's New Drum Clinic Material 11:46 The Practice Project as a Learning Tool 13:36 Finding Your Musical Identity 18:16 Building Ba...
Mar 26, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 159
Join The Practice Project https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 lessons themselves to improve their teaching skills. Asking questions, being flexible in l...
Mar 19, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 158
Join The Practice Project https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 structure and arrangement Simplifying drum fills Playing for the song Being prepare...
Mar 11, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 157
Virtual Camp 3 - Rudiments (click here for more info) Join The Practice Project https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 struggle of being themselves on camera and the ongoing process of improving their video content. They em...
Feb 27, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 156
Sign Up for - Virtual Drum Camp 3 - Rudiments (click here for more info) Support this podcast and become a member of The Practice Project. https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 progression in our drumming through dedicated and focused practice. We also chat about how the P...
Feb 19, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 155
Join The Practice Project https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 to achieve their desired sound and performance. Practicing regularly and having accountability can gr...
Feb 15, 2024•49 min
Please Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 and creating an environment where campers can become their best version. We di...
Feb 05, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 153
Please Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 relationship. Takeaways Find a niche and teach from your own unique perspective Outl...
Jan 25, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Please Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 being paralyzed by perfection and the importance of not comparing oneself to other...
Jan 15, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 151
Click here to sign up for Virtual Drum Camp 2 - Grooves Please Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 situations where they aren't nearly as important. After that, we give each category a score of 1-10 b...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 150
Get more info about Virtual Camp 2 - Grooves https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-drum-camp-grooves-tickets-785169652567?aff=oddtdtcreator Please Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy A.I. wrote this. LOL... In this episode, Mike and Eddy celebrate a podcast milestone and discuss their favorite drumming memories of 2023. They also announce the upcoming virtual drum camp and share their proudest moments of the year. The conversation concludes with a ...
Dec 29, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 149
To sign up or get more info about the DRUM with Mike & Eddy Virtual Camp, please email - mike@mikeslessons.com Please Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 - Mike & Eddy Support the show...
Dec 15, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Please Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 Support the show...
Dec 11, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 146
Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy 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 Support the show...
Nov 29, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 145
Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy We've all heard the saying, "It takes money to make money" and in art, that's not always the case. Today, Eddy and I will share a fresh take on this old adage. We hope you enjoy the episode! Mike & Eddy Support the show
Nov 13, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 144
Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Hey everyone, this is LIVE, so please forgive the audio. Also, the episode fades out when the live Q&A starts because some of the questions were quite personal, and we felt those questions and answers belonged to the night. I hope you're ok with that. Enjoy - Mike & Eddy Support the show...
Nov 06, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Get tickets for Drum with Mike & Eddy LIVE. https://bit.ly/drumwithmikeandeddy-live This is an episode for all you gear lovers. We break down our current gear (kit, cymbals, hardware, and heads) and we discuss how we set everything up. We hope you enjoy the episode! Support the show
Oct 24, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Get tickets for Drum with Mike & Eddy LIVE. https://bit.ly/drumwithmikeandeddy-live Live Podcast on Monday, October 30th at 6:00 pm Location: Mikeslessons.com Studio (for the address click the link above) Support the show
Oct 16, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy What's up y'all! This is just a quick Q&A session with the patrons, answering a few gear questions they had. Brother Eddy will be back next week! Enjoy :) Support the show
Sep 24, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Support this Podcast and become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Both are 100% valid in our opinion, yet they both have VERY different approaches. In this episode, we talk about our approach to live/gig drumming vs. drumming as an individual on social media. We hope you enjoy the episode! Support the show
Sep 12, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Support this Podcast & Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy Eddy just upgraded all of his hardware so it seemed like a perfect time to ask the question... does hardware matter? We hope you enjoy the episode! Support the show
Sep 03, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Support this Podcast & Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy If you are a fan of F1 podcasts, then you are probably already familiar with this week's guest Mr. Fabio Bocca. Fabio and Jake Boys host one of the top F1 podcasts in the world called Pitstop. Fabio also happens to be a killer drummer, and he is as passionate about the craft as any of us. We hope you enjoy this episode! - Mike & Eddy Check out the Pitstop podcast here . Support the show...
Aug 15, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Support this Podcast & Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddy With Eddy in full prep for the upcoming Busted tour and me just wrapping up the 2023 Meinl Drum Festival we thought this would be a great opportunity for us to chat about the differences between practicing and rehearsing. We hope you enjoy the episode - Mike & Eddy Support the show...
Aug 10, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 136
