Mike Johnston

Build Faster Bass Drum Doubles: 3 Exercises That Work!

Video | 1 months ago

Bass drum speed is a byproduct of reps, solid technique, and MORE REPS, lol. If you want fast, clean, powerful bass drum doubles, these three exercises will give you everything you need to get there. Click here to take the next step in your journey 👉 https...

A fun independence/speed exercise!

Short | 1 months ago

I’ll get it out of the way right now… I’m so sorry for the MASSIVE overuse of verb on the snare. I was bouncing multiple things this morning and I bounced this lesson with the same mix I was using for a song that needed an Uncle Phil “Easy Lover” vibe. I ho...

My Favorite Drum Fill of 2026 (Inverted Doubles + Linear)

Guide | 2 months ago

In today's drum lesson, I'll break down my favorite drum fill of the year... so far, lol. For tons of courses on fills just like this one, start your Free 7-Day Trial today at https://www.mikeslessons.com/ I call this fill a "well-balanced meal" because it ...

Rudiment Stew 22

Short | 2 months ago

Drummers, here’s a simple exercise to help develop your fingers, build hand speed, and help with your non-dominant hand. I hope you enjoy it :) 🍵🙏🍵🙏 @meinlcymbals @gretschdrumsusa @EvansDrumheadsOfficial @VicFirthCompany @64Audio @AudioTechnicaUSA #drum...

72 Drummers – 1 Exercise!

Short | 2 months ago

Here are a few (72) of the students that participated in this months Mikeslessons.com homework assignment. I hope it puts a smile on your face to hear drummers from all over the world play together like this 🍵🙏🍵 - Mike J Join us cor the next assignment: ...

EPIC 9-Stroke Roll Variation - Drum Lesson

Short | 3 months ago

Yes, I know I misspelled “there’s” :)

Short | 3 months ago

My Melodic Samba

Guide | 4 months ago

Here’s a quick drum lesson on how to play my melodic Samba that I used in my 2013 PASIC drum solo. #drumlesson #drumlessons #mikeslessons

Rudiment Stew on the Pad!

Short | 4 months ago

Drummers, having a go to pattern to play on the pad is such an important thing for all of us. This little bit of rudiment stew is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy this short drum lesson 🍵🙏🍵

Please don’t HATE me while practicing this one 🙏🍵🙏

Short | 5 months ago

If you want a true biscuit of an exercise to work on, and one that actually sounds incredibly musical, take this Little Debbie snack cake for a spin! It’s great for developing your four-way independence, as well as your double stroke control. Enjoy 🍵🙏🍵🙏...

My Favorite Bass Drum Exercise of ALL TIME!

Short | 5 months ago

In this short drum lesson, I will walk you through my favorite bass drum exercise of all time. If you really want to develop some serious foot speed, give this one try!

One Pad Exercise For The Rest Of My Life…

Short | 6 months ago

If you want to dial in your dominant hand and your weak hand, while adding a pinch of texture, then this practice pad exercise is perfect for ya. If it’s too easy for you then push yourself to make it unique. Get rid of the last two notes and play it in 7. ...