Mike Johnston is the godfather of online drum lessons. Back in the early 20-teens, when I was starting the channel, practically everything was Mike’s Lessons.
Fast-forward 10 years, and Mike’s figured out a niche that sees him teaching drum camps, doing clinic tours, working with sponsors to develop new products, and making only the content he wants to make.
In this wide-ranging interview, Mike shares about what’s changed in the drum ecosystem since we were both in college, his favorite gear, and what he’d tell a brand new creator about the bare minimum to get them started. He also dishes about whether there’s room for every drummer to be a personal brand.
I’ve enjoyed speaking to all my guests on the podcast so far, and MJ is no exception.
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Show Notes
Sony FX3 (15:00) - https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/cinema-line-cameras/all-cinema-line-cameras/p/ilmefx3
Red Camera (15:00) - https://www.red.com/
color rating index (15:00) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_rendering_index
Amran lights - https://shop.aputure.com/collections/amaran
C Stands - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-stand
Filmic Pro app - https://www.filmicpro.com/
Hope you enjoy,
N