I love this idea. A “chop of life” is any element, unique to each of us, which breathes life into our drumming at the moment. I’ve had a few of those lately. Yours is a healthy reminder that we’re all on our own journeys. Thanks for everything, Mike.
Around 16 years ago, I started watching your videos on YT and got me inspired inspired for the first time to start learning to play drums myself. My mom got me into an academy, in which I spent several years learning and even got the opportunity to be a teacher helping other kids starting their own drumming journey. During all those years you always were a major source of inspiration for me and I would be delighted by your talent, your style, your sound, everything. Later, by the age of 22, I finished college and moved abroad to continue with my academic studies and ended up working and building my life and career here in the United States. I’m 31 years old now, and I haven’t touched a drum kit ever since…but today I just went ahead and ordered an electronic drum kit for me to start practicing again and just enjoying myself. That’s how I eneded up watching this video and the second I heard you playing all those memories just came back again to my head. Mike, you probably have no idea of how many lifes you have impacted through your work, and how many talents out there have been shaped and inspired by your unique way of performing behind a drum kit. So I guess I just wanted to say THANK YOU.
When shopping around I saw it and was intrigued, however went with a slightly cheaper one and ever since I have been wishing I bought the Mike Johnston signature bell. So now that i have some extra money and I think I will 😊
I love the concept here! There is a chop with the bass drum in the Fiona Apple half time shuffle (On the Bound) at around 3:59 in the song that I have been wanting to break down and practice but I cannot tell exactly what is happening. Maybe playing around with this Chop of Life will help me to figure it out!!!
Good stuff! Men at work/ down under is where I first discovered you and realized how good they are and you are. Think you should re record down under 👍👍thanks
I love your energy you motivate which is what good educators should all do. I’d like to know how you get your kit to sound so awesome. I imagine your going into a small mixer. Also how do you protect your hearing? You Rock!
Love IT! Hey Mike, try my "chop of life"... Snare, T1, T3 T3 T3, T1,T3,BD BD....doe with a triplet feel. It's a twist on that Bonham trip but a beast when up to speed.
Love it thanks! You know i was at Guitar Center and almost bought your signature cowbell, however opted for the LP Black Beauty instead (on a budget that week). Now i feel like i need more cowbell in my life so i am finally going to get yours as well, i especially love the magnetic mute feature i think that will be great!
Great way to turn the six stroke roll into a 32nd fill that can be used half the measure. and yes, you'll should stop the video and appreciate Mike's good taste for watches 👌🏻
You keep getting better and better and better . Please, let me catch up a little! You are awesome Mike . Now gimme another one to take back to the shed..😂🥁😎
I’d love to see your watch collection - you always drum with what appears to me to be very nice automatic sport watches. Great video, sir thanks for sharing!
Hi ! Hope you're doing well. I don't know where to write this, so I try here : you had a cowbell done and I bought it. It's a good one, but i would need a short video to get ideas on the way I could use it.....
@@mikeslessons sorry I meant to say painting. I feel bad referring it to a pic after seeing the craftsmanship and detail that went into it. That is so INCREDIBLY COOL!!! Thanks for the link.
@@drumsrlife71418 Brother, you have nothing to apologize for. I knew exactly what you meant. It was just easier to send the video instead of typing an explanation of what it actually is, lol.
MIKE I GOT "GO PRACTICE" BUT BEFORE I GO IS IT POSSIBLE CAN YOU INCLUDE A DIRECT FOOT CAMERA IN YOUR VIDEOS JUST TO SEE HOW YOUR FEETS ARE MOVING. LOVE THAT CLOSE UP SHOT. AWESOME TEACHER THANK YOU. ❓️👍👀
I can but I promise you my foot isn't doing anything unique or cool, lol. I just put in the hours, it's as simple as that. Thanks for the kind words Larry 🙏🍵🙏🍵
I’m in my 4th decade of playin, and I see sooo much horseshit on these drum channels. But ☝️ THIS cat is the ONLY ONE I’ve seen teaching PRACTICAL applications in the most tangible way possible. 🤷♂️ Good sir? Be proud of what yer doin here. You deserve to be. 🫡 ✌️
I love this idea. A “chop of life” is any element, unique to each of us, which breathes life into our drumming at the moment. I’ve had a few of those lately. Yours is a healthy reminder that we’re all on our own journeys. Thanks for everything, Mike.
Well put! 🥁
Around 16 years ago, I started watching your videos on YT and got me inspired inspired for the first time to start learning to play drums myself. My mom got me into an academy, in which I spent several years learning and even got the opportunity to be a teacher helping other kids starting their own drumming journey. During all those years you always were a major source of inspiration for me and I would be delighted by your talent, your style, your sound, everything. Later, by the age of 22, I finished college and moved abroad to continue with my academic studies and ended up working and building my life and career here in the United States. I’m 31 years old now, and I haven’t touched a drum kit ever since…but today I just went ahead and ordered an electronic drum kit for me to start practicing again and just enjoying myself. That’s how I eneded up watching this video and the second I heard you playing all those memories just came back again to my head.
Mike, you probably have no idea of how many lifes you have impacted through your work, and how many talents out there have been shaped and inspired by your unique way of performing behind a drum kit. So I guess I just wanted to say THANK YOU.
I always appreciate your showing the final product then breaking it down. It hooks me every time and gets me fired up to see how it’s done. Thank you!
Your slowdown on that fill is F’n amazing
This is soooo awesome!! thank you Mike for always giving away the good stuff!
Thanks a lot Mike 😇
You are very welcome Eric. Glad you enjoyed it :)
Ooooooh, buddy. So nice.
Thank you Mike. Love your parting shot: 'be patient with yourself'. So important for me to hear.
Love this channel. Also, unrelated, I recently bought your signature cowbell and it absolutely ROCKS!
When shopping around I saw it and was intrigued, however went with a slightly cheaper one and ever since I have been wishing I bought the Mike Johnston signature bell. So now that i have some extra money and I think I will 😊
That is a great lick ... will be giving it a go!
Great fill, but also an awesome concept!
You’ve helped me so much Sensai Master. From Mikes Lessons to here! Really really appreciate you !🍵🥁🔥✅
Awe man... that means so much me to me Zach. Happy to help brother 🙏🍵🙏🍵
Sweet Mike! that was very cool, I'm tring it right now ... love the lesson again your setup is a dream .
I love the concept here! There is a chop with the bass drum in the Fiona Apple half time shuffle (On the Bound) at around 3:59 in the song that I have been wanting to break down and practice but I cannot tell exactly what is happening. Maybe playing around with this Chop of Life will help me to figure it out!!!
Or you could just ask about it during tomorrow’s live stream? Thanks for the kind words and out the lesson. So glad you enjoyed it :)
@@mikeslessons will do!!! Thanks!
I often use the six stroke roll, so breaking it in half with a double kick... oh, yeah. I'll be taking this to the kit today. Thanks, Mike!
Gracias
Thank you man, as always super helpful video
Greetings from Australia, and thank you; great concept!
Grt vid Mike. Thank u. Ive been loving a new pattern t last 4 days. Cant stop playing it. And, finally.....new ink. 🤙
Absolutely love it!!
Awesome lick!!! Off to the kit and have fun 👍
Adding this video to my "Drum Warm-ups" playlist! Sounds so good
So cool , working on this!! Fun!!!!
Good stuff! Men at work/ down under is where I first discovered you and realized how good they are and you are. Think you should re record down under 👍👍thanks
Thank you Mike, another great lesson.
Mark
I love this 8note grouping 🎉 great lesson Mike as always ❤
I love your energy you motivate which is what good educators should all do. I’d like to know how you get your kit to sound so awesome. I imagine your going into a small mixer. Also how do you protect your hearing? You Rock!
From about 3:56 sec that was one of the longest slow down fills ever! Great tutorial 👌🏼🙏
wonderful!! Excellent teaching method!!! thank you very much.
Cześć Marek.
Znów zaskoczyłeś mnie swoją sprawnością na instrumencie. 👍
Świetny patent
Love IT! Hey Mike, try my "chop of life"...
Snare, T1, T3 T3 T3, T1,T3,BD BD....doe with a triplet feel. It's a twist on that Bonham trip but a beast when up to speed.
Your videos are seriously the best 👍
Wow this 1 I know once I learn it become my crutch
Sounds like Weckl , I always wondered how he was doing it .
Cool stuff
He makes it look easy...
Love it thanks! You know i was at Guitar Center and almost bought your signature cowbell, however opted for the LP Black Beauty instead (on a budget that week). Now i feel like i need more cowbell in my life so i am finally going to get yours as well, i especially love the magnetic mute feature i think that will be great!
Tks Mike
Dig it!
That’s actually so cool
Great way to turn the six stroke roll into a 32nd fill that can be used half the measure. and yes, you'll should stop the video and appreciate Mike's good taste for watches 👌🏻
🎉🎉🎉
About time for a new video man!
I've discovered my own licks just to find out some famous drummer stole it from me 20 years before I was born.
100% the life of every artist. Trust me, those legends felt the exact same thing when they saw a clip of Papa Jo or Chick Webb, lol.
Evidence of the Law of conservation of licks😂😂I know that feeling and for those who have not been there yet, you'll definitely pass through that point
You keep getting better and better and better . Please, let me catch up a little! You are awesome Mike . Now gimme another one to take back to the shed..😂🥁😎
@@mikeslessonspapa Mike webb
Very Dave DiCenso like.
I’d love to see your watch collection - you always drum with what appears to me to be very nice automatic sport watches. Great video, sir thanks for sharing!
Maybe someday :) In this video I'm wearing a Black Bay Chrono on a steel bracelet.
Hi Mike, may I know what kind of metronome you use ?
The link for it is in the description :)
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hi ! Hope you're doing well. I don't know where to write this, so I try here : you had a cowbell done and I bought it. It's a good one, but i would need a short video to get ideas on the way I could use it.....
Dig your channel oh yes your chop a chop chop of life as always peace out cincy oh Drummer Dee
Schticketyboop is now my go to "move this there" sound
BTW...That a pic of Buddy Rich behind you?
Here ya go: ua-cam.com/video/B4KFYh3LWOg/v-deo.html
@@mikeslessons sorry I meant to say painting. I feel bad referring it to a pic after seeing the craftsmanship and detail that went into it.
That is so INCREDIBLY COOL!!!
Thanks for the link.
@@drumsrlife71418 Brother, you have nothing to apologize for. I knew exactly what you meant. It was just easier to send the video instead of typing an explanation of what it actually is, lol.
@mikeslessons thank you I appreciate the response. Keep your lessons coming, i really look forward to them.
he's to good to have 250k subs
Is that a Hamilton Intramatic Chronograph on his wrist? Instantly subscribed.
Very close, I love that watch too. This is a Tudor Black Bay Chrono. 🙏🍵🙏
Awesome!!
MIKE I GOT "GO PRACTICE" BUT BEFORE I GO IS IT POSSIBLE CAN YOU INCLUDE A DIRECT FOOT CAMERA IN YOUR VIDEOS JUST TO SEE HOW YOUR FEETS ARE MOVING. LOVE THAT CLOSE UP SHOT. AWESOME TEACHER THANK YOU. ❓️👍👀
I can but I promise you my foot isn't doing anything unique or cool, lol. I just put in the hours, it's as simple as that. Thanks for the kind words Larry 🙏🍵🙏🍵
hey mate, sounds rad!... hey what is the click track ap; thingy you have playing on your screen? and how do I get it?
Great☝🏻🥁🥁🥁🫶🏻
How often do you get your mechanical wathces checked :S :D
THAT IS CALLED THE HAPPY AFTER HOURS JAM FILL❓️👍👀
Schopenhauer practices can be fun and reveal a lot
The pattern is easy, playing it like Mike?.....Not so much!
🇺🇦🤟🇺🇲
I’m in my 4th decade of playin, and I see sooo much horseshit on these drum channels. But ☝️ THIS cat is the ONLY ONE I’ve seen teaching PRACTICAL applications in the most tangible way possible. 🤷♂️
Good sir? Be proud of what yer doin here. You deserve to be. 🫡 ✌️
YES. and I'm so sick of "UA-cam retention strategy" videos. Mike gets right into it.