3 Things I Practice Everyday - Drum Lesson

Feel free to ask ALL the questions you want in the comment section. I check it every day :) Enjoy the drum lesson - Mike J

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I really hope these warm-ups on the drum set help you as much as they have helped me. I really do practice these 3 things every day, and even though I'm not where I want to be, I do see growth, and I'm constantly experiencing forward momentum on the drums.

0:00 Intro Solo
0:24 Talky Talk
1:00 Practice tip 1
3:13 Why Are We Doing This?
3:45 Practice Tip 2
5:05 Practice Tip 3
5:40 No WAY... I'm Trying It
6:10 The Quarter Note Challenge
7:52 Ahhh cha cha cha
8:18 I Want Those Threes

[drummerbill]

So nice to see someone actually show what they can’t do today or what they are working on. Great examples of how to isolate those issues and how to work them out.

[mikeslessons]

I'm just gonna say this real quick. Y'all are freaking AMAZING and way too kind. I appreciate all the comments.

[Cacophony]

Sometimes I find videos like this really encouraging and really defeating, the dichotomy is complex. I'm a begginer, trying to become self taught as that is my only option (unfortunately), and I appreciate that I can try to deveop a skill and see that it is possible. My problem may be that I'm not patient
enough with myself or too preoccupied "copying" talented people, instead of finding my groove, so it was nice to see a part if you that I relate to.

So, thank you? I hope I get there. ✌️

[micahcorson]

There are many great drummers/teachers on YouTube, some unbelievably talented. You might be as good as all of them, but it's you're specific taste in what you chose to play/improvise that makes you my favorite!

So groovy, always tastefully locked in the pocket, but then some random crazy shit happens out of nowhere and then just as quickly it's back to normal, I love it

[Bobbroberg]

This is actually a really good exercise concept. by exercise, I mean you can practice three things at the same time in one exercise, feel speed, poly rhythms, and independence

[Grasbuch]

8:32 I am trying to tell that everybody who is unsatisfied with their capabilities.

Thanks for this enriching content!
Groove on and be blessed.

[hifiveshandshakes]

Dude, I love your videos. I'm a drummer of 20+ years and a high school music teacher. You have, in my opinion, the best educational and entertaining drumming content on YouTube. Awesome sauce, man!!

[stevenraparelli]

That bass drum groove with the hi hat chick over it without any hands yet is sick! Mike, we are mortals.

[jesse]

ooooweeee! biscuits and buttercups! Dude you are so talented and by far the best drum instructor I've seen. Keep up the great work man!

[thelmabradley]

I love this and started air drumming. I.want to get back on my drum set. Thanks so very much for such practical information, Mike Johnson!🥰🥰🥰🥰....

[WoodsPrecisionArms]

Any man that says "biscuits and buttercups" is a man that just holds a special place in my heart. Awesome video btw the only thing about watching someone as advanced as you is I'm going a long thinking I'm kicking ass and then I watch you play and then I'm like oh yeah, no I suck ass still lol practice practice practice

[toddneilmacintyre]

Mike you’re already phenomenal and it’s refreshing to see that there’s always room for growth. You’re also humble as bumble berry pie. ❤

[TheDrummerkat]

It’s pretty amazing when I’m in a funk with my playing and I watch one of your videos and it completely rejuvenates me.

Thank you Mike!

[dairyairman]

Whoa! I thought I had it together as a drummer until I tried soloing over that songo bass drum thing. Also the "quarter note challenge" was a lot more of a challenge than I thought it was going to be! Both of those put me right outside my box, which is good because I need to step outside my box if I'm ever going to learn anything. Both of those patterns are now officially part of my practice routine.

[havespacesuitwilltravel]

Those overhead shots really make your rack tom look like it's tucked away in there. I would have so much trouble moving around that.

[miguelondrums]

This is awesome. As I hear a great teacher say one time..."embrace the (stuff you) suck (at)".

[keegster]

Playing those single strokes between the kick and hands is something I'm still trying to refine all the time. So easy in concept, but hard to execute at faster tempos. Doubles are easy to me, but those singles are wicked.

[ADAMKTN]

Mike, you’re one of my favorites. Never stop, please👏🏻👏🏻

[tomcarr]

Loved this! Really needed it after my frustrating practice session today.

[onehere]

thanks for making such engaging, inspiring content. it's a crystal clear reminder that it's always time to go practice.