World-renowned drum educator and performer, Mike Johnston (@mikeslessons), brings his many years of expertise to EVANS Sound Advice. In this lesson, Mike teaches three of his favorite linear drum fills. Check out the full lesson at: https://ddar.io/mj_sa | EVANS Drumheads
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World-renowned drum educator and performer, Mike Johnston (@mikeslessons), brings his many years of expertise to EVANS Sound Advice. In this lesson, Mike teaches three of his favorite linear drum fills. Check out the full lesson at: https://ddar.io/mj_sa | EVANS Drumheads
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4 drum camps in 5 weeks and now it’s time for a little “me time” on the kit. Jamming without a plan other than to enjoy drumming. We all need some time each day where this instrument isn’t a reminder of what we can’t do, but instead a reminder that ANYTHING is possible if you tackle it slowly with patience for yourself and the process. @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #drumsolo #drumfills #drumme
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4 drum camps in 5 weeks and now it’s time for a little “me time” on the kit. Jamming without a plan other than to enjoy drumming. We all need some time each day where this instrument isn’t a reminder of what we can’t do, but instead a reminder that ANYTHING is possible if you tackle it slowly with patience for yourself and the process. @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #drumsolo #drumfills #drumme
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Changing where you crash after a drum fill (exit strategy) is one of the easiest ways to level up your fills. I hope this short lesson pushes you to jump on the kit and explore how you get out of the drum fills you already know :) 🍵🙏🍵 @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #drumfill | Mike Johnston
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Changing where you crash after a drum fill (exit strategy) is one of the easiest ways to level up your fills. I hope this short lesson pushes you to jump on the kit and explore how you get out of the drum fills you already know :) 🍵🙏🍵 @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #drumfill | Mike Johnston
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Adding texture to the rhythms you’re already playing is one of the easiest ways to level up your drumming. I hope this short drum lesson propels you on a journey today of textured exploration 🍵🙏🍵 @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #rudiments #drummerlife | Mike Johnston
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Adding texture to the rhythms you’re already playing is one of the easiest ways to level up your drumming. I hope this short drum lesson propels you on a journey today of textured exploration 🍵🙏🍵 @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #rudiments #drummerlife | Mike Johnston
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PLEASE, do not be fooled. When you watch a one min. drum lesson like this on your phone it’s easy to assume you should be able to jump on the kit and just do it. The truth is, a minute long video usually encompasses years, if not decades, of work. Be patient with yourself and chip away at whatever it is that you’re working on ONE NOTE AT A TIME! You got this 🍵🙏🙏🍵 @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummerso
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PLEASE, do not be fooled. When you watch a one min. drum lesson like this on your phone it’s easy to assume you should be able to jump on the kit and just do it. The truth is, a minute long video usually encompasses years, if not decades, of work. Be patient with yourself and chip away at whatever it is that you’re working on ONE NOTE AT A TIME! You got this 🍵🙏🙏🍵 @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummerso
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Wait till the end to hear how amazing this thing sounds on the full kit over a Brazilian foot ostinato! Such a fun exercise. @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons | Mike Johnston
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Wait till the end to hear how amazing this thing sounds on the full kit over a Brazilian foot ostinato! Such a fun exercise. @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons | Mike Johnston
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Drummers, I love chops, blocks, and fills as much as anyone but there’s just something special about learning a new syncopated funk groove and bringing it into your drumming lexicon. Have fun with this one and keep messing with it until it becomes unique to YOU! @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #drumgroove | Mike Johnston
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Drummers, I love chops, blocks, and fills as much as anyone but there’s just something special about learning a new syncopated funk groove and bringing it into your drumming lexicon. Have fun with this one and keep messing with it until it becomes unique to YOU! @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #drumgroove | Mike Johnston
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If you have the day off and you're looking for something new to practice then I hope this does the trick! Enjoy | Mike Johnston
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Are you too old to start drumming? Did you start too late? Did you miss your prime? | Mike Johnston
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Such a fun combination! It’s crazy how drum fills can just spring to life when you combine two things you could already play in order to create something new! I hope you enjoy this short drum lesson 🍵🙏🍵 @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #drumsolo #drumfills | Mike Johnston
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If your drumming is missing a bit of “digadapsh” then this drum lesson is for you, lol. Seriously though, I love little@blocks of notes like this that are so simple, yet add so much to a groove or a fill. I hope y’all have fun with this one 🍵🙏🍵 @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #drumsolo #drumfills #drummerlife | Mike Johnston
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Linear Grooves I'm Obsessed With - Drum lesson
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If you want to develop your left hand this warmup is a game changer. Filming a full course of Drum Set Warmups for the site today 🍵🙏🍵 Maybe it’s time: mikeslessons.com @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #drumsetwarmup #drumfills #drummerlife | Mike Johnston
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WHAT AN EVENING! The masterclass that I gave this past week at The Evans Lounge was soooo much more than a clinic or a drumming event. It was about connection and community. Real drummers spending quality time together for a common purpose of personal growth and forward momentum. Massive thanks to Evans for working with me to make this happen! You can watch the FULL 40 min. masterclass on YouTube this Saturday. @evansdrumheads @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #dru
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It's time to sign up for the 2025 Drum Camps here at the Mikeslessons studio in Folsom, California. Click on the link below to get all the necessary info and sign up. See ya next summer 🍵🙏🏻🍵🙏🏻 - www.mikeslessons.com/camps | Mike Johnston
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Drummers, I’m so stoked for this weekend. The Education Room at the UK Drum Show is a truly special place for you to relax, reflect, and have FUN! Please join @jost_nickel, @dhercs, @jaytesseract, an me throughout the weekend for an epic experience. See you there 🍵🙏🍵 @theukdrumshow @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #theukdrumshow #theeducationroom | Mike Johnston
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Here are three rudiments that I practice every single day… 1: The Double Stroke Roll. I’ve been playing for over 40 years now and I still can’t find a reason to not want cleaner and more controlled doubles. 2: Paradiddles. Really, any alternating rudiment. Feeling the difference between your dominant hand and your weak hand from one moment to the next is a key to evening out your hands. 3: Flam Taps. Flam taps, or longer flammed groupings like I’m playing in this video, combine wrist and finger
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Well, here's what I've been up to for the past 5 months, but in reality, it has been much longer than that. The new site is a true representation of my life's work. If I have brought any value to you and your drumming over the decades, please do me a SMALL favor and watch this short video. It really would mean the world to me 🍵🙏🏻🍵🙏🏻 | Mike Johnston
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Trying to make your singles and your doubles sound exactly the same is a great goal to have, BUT, it’s not the only way to look at it. Here’s a way to grow them into individual textures that you can use everyday on the drum kit! @meinlcymbals @gretschdrums @evansdrumheads @vicfirth @64audio @audiotechnicausa @21drumscamp @borgodicamporsevoli #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons #drummersofig #drumcamp | Mike Johnston
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