Y'all, I really meant what I said at the beginning of this video. I can't imagine what my career would be like without all of you that have watched these videos and supported me since my first TH-cam video. You mean more to me than you know!
If you get a chance Mike Check out the EMAD Onyx bass drum batter head On the kick drum. I’ve used it on both of my kits and I use the smaller of the two rings. It gives the most unbelievable, huge Cannon bottom end tone with nothing inside the kick! Something about that dark onyx texture with the smaller ring just screams for recording or live perfect tone. Also try cutting one of the rings in half putting the ring half on the bottom of the bass drum head instead of the top. having it on the bottom of the head batter side near the beater. That is pretty amazing also for live controlled extra punch.
Getting a list of exercices to do during Christmas vacations. This will definitely be in this list. As a side note, I'm a big fan of your podcast with Eddy and I never miss an episode.
Hey Mike this is awesome! I didn’t have as much time but I probably put 30-40 minutes in on this today! Change of plans but I didn’t have much of an agenda for my practice schedule anyways this was a great change of pace! I could see this turning into a “big rock ending” for me at some point when I can play it better! Anyways, really cool sounding and I hope to be able to pull this off one day! Thanks for posting this!
This is highly … highly inspiring and therefore presents a Conun-drum 😬 … an idea of such musical value that it must be worked on, but the practice schedule is bursting at the seams. What to do!? Yeah I know … drumming is a wonderful journey. Thank you Mike 🫡✅✨✌🏻
Nice. Looking forward to the website upgrades. One issue I always had is the website doesn't fit on my laptop screen. Not too much of an issue as most everything I am doing does fit on the screen. Still my favorite learning site.
Hey Mike. I picked up your Groove Bell and I love it. Any chance you could upload a video or two (or maybe even a course on your website) with some Cowbell grooves or fills or some of your favorite ways of incorporating it? 🙂
Your first video I have ever watched it was paradiddle Diddle orchestrated with the right hand on the ride the left on the rack Tom and the doubles on the floor tom and snare
Everyone talks about developing left HAND strength and coordination, but any tips on left FOOT time keeping. I got the pattern down pretty quickly but when I added my left foot, it all fell apart... 😂 And don't say practice, lol
Deep appreciation for ‘ genuine caring , can’t-fake -it -, really looking to hook people ( students) up , make a mega positive impact in this world, doing good as yeah you do well …’ It
Never! LOL. Honestly, that's one of the few things I prioritize above all else. No matter how crazy life gets, I turn my phone off at 5:30pm and I'm in bed by 8:00pm.
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Y'all, I really meant what I said at the beginning of this video. I can't imagine what my career would be like without all of you that have watched these videos and supported me since my first TH-cam video. You mean more to me than you know!
If you get a chance Mike
Check out the EMAD Onyx bass drum batter head
On the kick drum. I’ve used it on both of my kits and I use the smaller of the two rings. It gives the most unbelievable, huge Cannon bottom end tone with nothing inside the kick!
Something about that dark onyx texture with the smaller ring just screams for recording or live perfect tone.
Also try cutting one of the rings in half putting the ring half on the bottom of the bass drum head instead of the top. having it on the bottom of the head batter side near the beater. That is pretty amazing also for live controlled extra punch.
Thanks Mike for sharing your time and knowledge with all of us!!! Greetings from Argentina!!!
Nice man.
I’ve been looking at your videos for 18 years.
Haven’t always practiced them… I’m lazy… but I love your work ❤
Super appreciative for all the great content, Mike🙏
Nothing short of Amazing. Appreciate you!
That is an excellent pattern/ fill!!!! So creative!!!
Getting a list of exercices to do during Christmas vacations. This will definitely be in this list. As a side note, I'm a big fan of your podcast with Eddy and I never miss an episode.
Aw man... that really means a lot dude! Thanks a ton Francis :)
Just ordered the 21" Transition ride. A present to myself. Can't wait to play it!
No freaking way! I hope to sign it one day and then you can sign mine :)
That is a bad ass fill🤘
Well this is a crazy fun project. Sheesh, ain’t no joke about good for the brain! Thank you!
Hey Mike this is awesome! I didn’t have as much time but I probably put 30-40 minutes in on this today! Change of plans but I didn’t have much of an agenda for my practice schedule anyways this was a great change of pace! I could see this turning into a “big rock ending” for me at some point when I can play it better! Anyways, really cool sounding and I hope to be able to pull this off one day! Thanks for posting this!
Great video as always Mike! So much to learn in just a short 7 minute video! I hope you're having a great holiday season!
You are very welcome my old friend! Yes, this one is DENSE. It's such a killer exercise for growing so many aspects of your drumming at once.
This is highly … highly inspiring and therefore presents a Conun-drum 😬 … an idea of such musical value that it must be worked on, but the practice schedule is bursting at the seams. What to do!? Yeah I know … drumming is a wonderful journey. Thank you Mike 🫡✅✨✌🏻
Very Nice! I will practice it right now. Trank you very much!!
Thank you! The long-awaited lesson) Super ideas - how cool it sounds! 👍💪
I can’t wait to get off fire duty and go right to the studio to work on this one! 🔥🙏🏻🥁
You Rock Bro!!
Thank You!!!
I'm already addicted to this warm up exercise! And nothing against Aquarian heads but the Evans heads sound better on your Gretsch. 🥁🔥
That's awesome to hear! I hope you turn this into something unique to you.
I love this, thanks!
Found my plans for the day.
LOL! Hell yes. I love hearing that. Shoot me a video via DM on Insta when ya get it down :)
From about 0:59 sec …’I’ m bad at math…’ says one of the best drummers…
最高に勉強になりました😊👍ありがとうございます！
This is going to be FUNN!!! Thanks Mike 🥁
That's a spicy one! ❤
Oh this looks like fun..Thanks Mike!
Nice I was like #420...😎🤘🏽 Love you Mike, thanks for another awesome video!!
Blue sparkle with white drum heads 👌
@@papacos4745 Classic combo for sure 🍵🙏🍵
Me watching is: "I cant play this."
also me: "not yet"
thanks for the tut as always Mike. The OG!
love the blue sparkle. I think that 's a gretch set if i recall.
cool cool work out love it mike as always peace out Cincy
Much appreciated Cincy! Now the real question is... are you really gonna take it for a spin? :)
Awesomeness
Want more lessons like this.
Thanks so much Shane! There are literaly hundreds more waiting for you on www.mikeslessons.com. No pressure, but when you're ready, I'll be there :)
Nice. Looking forward to the website upgrades. One issue I always had is the website doesn't fit on my laptop screen. Not too much of an issue as most everything I am doing does fit on the screen. Still my favorite learning site.
Thank You ✨
You are very welcome Ray! I hope you have fun with it!
Money! Thanks, Mr. J!
A great warm up/fill lick. Thank you for this!
So what were you going to say about the Evans heads... ?
@@GordRobert So glad ya dig it Gord. Oh, I didn’t mean later in this video, I just meant later in general, lol :)
Cheers Mike, been inspiring me since the creepy black drum room days 😂
🔥🔥🔥
idk why there are candles but i think i kinda fw it
@deepsea8676 Because I like my studio to smell good 😊
Hey Mike. I picked up your Groove Bell and I love it. Any chance you could upload a video or two (or maybe even a course on your website) with some Cowbell grooves or fills or some of your favorite ways of incorporating it? 🙂
That's awesome to hear! I could absolutely do that :)
Your first video I have ever watched it was paradiddle Diddle orchestrated with the right hand on the ride the left on the rack Tom and the doubles on the floor tom and snare
That's awesome! You and me go WAY BACK!
Mike great vid. Is the cymbal you crash on at the end of each exercise the 21” transition ride? Hell of a sound
Hey Doug! No, the Transition Ride is the one that I'm using as my ride. The one your referring to is a 19" Byzanze Extra Dry Crash. Hope that helps :)
Hey, I’m new to the channel, so sorry if this has been asked a lot already, but what’s that metronome app you’re using? 😁😁
@moiseshernandez4483 Welcome! It’s in the description of all of my videos :) Hope that helps 🍵🙏🍵
@@mikeslessons Thanks!!
Everyone talks about developing left HAND strength and coordination, but any tips on left FOOT time keeping. I got the pattern down pretty quickly but when I added my left foot, it all fell apart... 😂
And don't say practice, lol
I am here for the drums, but show us the pups!
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Watching this vid realizing imma have no life again today
No no, now you are going to have an EPIC life of triplets! You and me are hanging out until you get this :)
Deep appreciation for ‘ genuine caring , can’t-fake -it -, really looking to hook people ( students) up , make a mega positive impact in this world, doing good as yeah you do well …’
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@ wow… 🥲
Hey Mike....Were you about to say Puerto Rico?
Yes sir! Working with a dog rescue charity out of there call Souls of Satos.
@@mikeslessons 🥰
Sounds like your juggling flaming chainsaws.... get some rest man!
Never! LOL. Honestly, that's one of the few things I prioritize above all else. No matter how crazy life gets, I turn my phone off at 5:30pm and I'm in bed by 8:00pm.
Hey Mike what's going on Happy Holidays are you planning on coming to the east coast in 2025
Happy Hollidays to you as well Mike! No plans just yet, but I would love to if the opportunity comes up :)