DRUM with Mike & Eddy

Written by: Mike Johnston & Eddy Thrower
  • Summary

  • 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!
    © 2024 DRUM with Mike & Eddy
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Episodes
  • Entrepreneur vs. Solopreneur
    Dec 23 2024

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    As creatives, we have to decide whether we are entrepreneurs or solopreneurs. Both are great, but they are VERY different. In this episode, we discuss which label suits us best and why we can't imagine being any other way!

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Rediscovering the Double Bass Pedal
    • 02:58 The Art of Metal Drumming
    • 06:00 Meeting Musical Heroes
    • 08:54 Building a New Website
    • 11:59 Solopreneur vs Entrepreneur Mindset
    • 24:45 The Creative Process and Personal Vision
    • 31:04 Navigating the Music Industry and Money Matters
    • 39:41 Entrepreneurship vs. Solopreneurship: Finding Your Path
    • 46:43 Artistic Integrity in a Fast-Paced World


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    51 mins
  • Improving Your Kick Speed
    Dec 16 2024

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    We hope you enjoy this conversation about drumheads, AI and its role in art, and, most importantly, exercises we use to improve our kick drum speed!

    "I will be here all day."
    "I can't live without an Apple product."
    "I didn't tune a single thing."
    "I have no buyer's remorse."
    "I just have a giant dent in my bank account."
    "It feels more enjoyable to play."
    "AI will not take our jobs."
    "Will it be loved? Will it be felt?"
    "You have to put in the hours."

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges
    03:03 Drum Products and Personal Preferences
    05:53 Transitioning to Evans Drumheads
    09:03 Experiences with Evans and Product Quality
    12:00 The Feel and Responsiveness of Drums
    14:58 AI in Music and Art
    24:14 The Value of Human Touch in Music
    26:36 The Evolution of Music Production
    28:43 AI's Impact on Music and Education
    32:05 Techniques for Improving Kick Drum Speed
    39:49 Exercises for Strengthening Kick Drum Skills
    50:44 The Importance of Practice and Consistency






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    53 mins
  • Creating Your Next Favorite Fill
    Dec 9 2024

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    Ok, I dropped a massive F-bomb, and we both got a bit cocky in this one, so before you listen, please accept my apology, lol. Now that that's out of the way, this episode is definitely my favorite of 2024! We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did - Mike J



    Chapters
    00:00 Welcome Back to the Studio
    03:08 The Historic Rockfield Studios
    05:59 Creating a Drum Course: Drums in Context
    08:57 The Recording Process with Charlie from Busted
    12:01 The Importance of the Exit Strategy in Drumming
    15:04 Navigating the Recording Experience
    17:55 The Pressure of Recording and Teaching
    21:04 Reflections on Filming Courses
    25:06 The Role of Educators in Music Creation
    28:58 Creating New Drumming Fills
    36:37 Exploring Favorite Drumming Techniques
    40:36 Innovative Approaches to Drumming Patterns

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    47 mins

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