DRUM LESSON with Mike Johnston “You Gotta Practice This”

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For more video drum lessons visit Mike Johnston’s site www.mikeslessons.com. There you can download video drum lessons or sign up for LIVE ONLINE drum lessons.

Reader Comments

Awesome, Mike! You’re one of my idols, and keeps inspiring me (and probably thousands of others) in our drumming!
But could you post a vid where you show how you tune your drums to get that punchy sound? :)

#1 
Written By Weirdmrviking on December 23rd, 2011 @ 9:00 pm

increadible! I’ve been watching your videos, and I think that you are building a new evolution of drumming! Congratulations from Brazil!

#2 
Written By diadww2 on December 23rd, 2011 @ 9:27 pm

sick.


#3 
Written By jimfu1130 on December 23rd, 2011 @ 10:22 pm

Man you are awesome i wathed a few of ypur videos and i think i will be a huge help to me as a  beganer.thanks man!

#4 
Written By giomongous on December 23rd, 2011 @ 11:01 pm

MIke you’re awesome! Thanks Bruh.

#5 
Written By partaker777 on December 23rd, 2011 @ 11:30 pm

@thisdick93 hahah!! weird i live in covington tn…small world

#6 
Written By franklinwagner on December 24th, 2011 @ 12:14 am

you sir… are not the weakest link

#7 
Written By X201SynysterA7X on December 24th, 2011 @ 1:12 am

how you play the hi-hat with the double bass?

#8 
Written By FDMTutoriais on December 24th, 2011 @ 2:10 am

Fuggit, Im sold…. where do I sign up… cause I hate your face off and hope you stub your toe in the night!! =P

#9 
Written By AODWhiTeShaDoW on December 24th, 2011 @ 3:03 am

i love how i live in a tiny town of ripley, tn and have an amazing drum teacher. thanks mike

#10 
Written By thisdick93 on December 24th, 2011 @ 3:39 am

you’re incredible

#11 
Written By unadrumline09 on December 24th, 2011 @ 4:04 am

I remember meeting you in 1998 @ a 98 rock show when you were with simon says….nice guy then, and even nicer guy now. Great video man!!!

#12 
Written By Dethcollectors on December 24th, 2011 @ 4:11 am

Best lessons on youtube!

#13 
Written By jgoldie01 on December 24th, 2011 @ 4:53 am

“I hate your whole face, I hope you stub your toe later tonight.” Hahaha i love you mike!

#14 
Written By Rockyoursocks881 on December 24th, 2011 @ 5:11 am

Thank’s 4 The help dude , it really Help ! :) )

#15 
Written By 21nubbe on December 24th, 2011 @ 5:35 am

2:57 Hahahahaha!!! You rock man Love your playing so much!!!

#16 
Written By mattwazup on December 24th, 2011 @ 6:14 am

sick lesson 100% subbed and 100% downloading some lessons to my ipod to fix my chainmail

#17 
Written By WillMengfly on December 24th, 2011 @ 6:16 am

Mike…..YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!! I WILL attend your camp as soon as I can make it happen. Your attitude and lack of arrogance is so refreshing.

#18 
Written By Mjbabycakes7072 on December 24th, 2011 @ 6:21 am

yehhhhh

#19 
Written By nilopadwaypamahaw on December 24th, 2011 @ 6:59 am

Mike, this is awesome stuff. I dont mean to be a geek here, but are you playing vic firth sticks in this video? this must be before youre vater endorsement, right? what aquarians are you using on this kit? sounds killer! keep up the great work brother!

#20 
Written By grooverooster on December 24th, 2011 @ 7:50 am

@RHCPsammyflea Mike seems reluctant to show his foot technique but I’d guess heal-toe.

#21 
Written By 0509killer on December 24th, 2011 @ 8:48 am

clearly, you have double-bass pedals. clearly :-/

#22 
Written By 0509killer on December 24th, 2011 @ 9:27 am

that hella helped thanks!!!!

#23 
Written By chuckmays on December 24th, 2011 @ 9:45 am

how do you tune your drums?

#24 
Written By TheSonordrummer96 on December 24th, 2011 @ 10:30 am

your inspiring
<3

#25 
Written By dustinisyodaddy on December 24th, 2011 @ 10:45 am
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