I'm still working on the linear approach by Kim Plainfield. He has this system of a unique voicing for every note value. Now that is a different deal. Also Garibaldi has a smart way of working with linear concepts. What is new with Mike's book? Funny you should mention that. The new book is based o...

I mentioned this thread and asked if he knew who Mike Johnston was.. He had no idea, never heard of him.He does however know of Gary Chaffee and Rick Gratton. In fact most of the drummers I know that I mention this to have no idea who he is. Including students... I think I've had one or two out of ...

I mentioned this thread and asked if he knew who Mike Johnston was.. He had no idea, never heard of him.He does however know of Gary Chaffee and Rick Gratton. In fact most of the drummers I know that I mention this to have no idea who he is. Including students... I think I've had one or two out of ...

I tried to watch it again, and the entire thing this time, but it won't play. Maybe something on my end, but his other videos play. I really don't want to sully it up with a hastily formed opinion, but the fact that it was produced with a lifetime achievement award angle when it's a young guy who s...

percusski wrote:The whole thing just stinks of a huge marketing exercise, I saw it on facebook originally...what exactly is so unique about Mike's 'linear' concept...I've not read his book?

The book was groundbreaking, he took linear playing to another level with that book. Buy it, you'll be impressed.

I like everything that was in that video.. aspiring to be a great teacher is great.. That said....the only thing Mike has done is raise the bar on marketing... those that have been on house of drumming for a long time know that.. I see that video. And if I had never heard of him or had been on HOD ...

I honestly don't know why he gets so much shit here. Like most drummers I learn or observe from, I take what I want and leave what I don't want <shrugs>. What's the big deal? It just always comes off as sour grapes when people just rip on what seems like a nice guy. I liked a lot of his linear patt...

A video company was so impressed with Mike Johnston that they wanted to do a documentary on his life. As you all probably know, Mike has inspired countless drummers all over the world with his unique teaching style and innovative concepts. Mike is easily the most in demand drum teacher on Earth, and...