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Mike Johnston

www.myspace.com/drumteacher76

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  • Mike Johnston

  • 33 / Male
  • SACRAMENTO, California, US
  • Last Login: 1/4/2010

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Interests

  • General

    I have been teaching and giving clinics all over the world for over 10 years now and I currently own Sacramento's only drum school, THE DRUM LAB. I teach there 4 days a week and give "LIVE ONLINE" drum lesson the other 3 days. If you are interested in either type of lesson please feel free to email me though my website www.mikeslessons.com

  • Music

    I currently have 3 DW drum sets and they are all very different so I will get some pics up ASAP.

  • Movies

    Paiste Signature series crashes Paiste Dark Energy Mark 1 ride Paiste 13" Dark Crisp hats

  • Television

    Vic Firth SD10 Swinger

  • Books

    Aquarian Super 2 clear on toms Aquarian Super 2 coated on snare Aquarian Super Kick 1 on bass

  • Heroes

    DW DRUMS SHINE CUSTOM SNARE DRUMS PAISTE CYMBALS VIC FIRTH STICKS AQUARIAN DRUM HEADS AND PRACTICE PAD

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking
  • Hometown: Sacramento Ca.
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Height: 5' 11"
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Children: Someday
  • Smoke / Drink: No / No
  • Education: College graduate

Schools

  • Del Campo High

    • Fair Oaks, CA
    • Graduated: 1994
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: High School Diploma
    1990 to 1994

Blurbs

About me:

Hey everyone, Mike J here. Welcome to my myspace page. If you are interested in drum lessons hit me up at THE DRUM LAB.... (916) 348-DRUM or go to WWW.MIKESLESSONS.COM to find out more about my "LIVE ONLINE" drum lessons.

Who I'd like to meet:

Derico Watson, Benny Grebb, Eric Morre II, Tim Metz, Phil Collins, Nataniel Townsley,

Untitled from mikeslessons.com on Vimeo.

Untitled from mikeslessons.com on Vimeo.


Drum Lesson by Mike Johnston: 9 Stroke Lick from mikeslessons.com

Comments

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  • EricEric Burns

    Jan 4 2010 7:32 AM

    thanks for the add. I will be buying some of your lessons very soon. Keep up the good work.
  • COLE W.Cole Wright

    Dec 30 2009 7:07 AM

    thx for the add.  i thought my linear skills were decent until i started watching some of the clips u put up.  i have picked up a lot of new tricks in the past few weeks,  thx.  ill be joining in on the online lessons after the first of the year.  take it easy and keep posting on youtube!!   
  • Alfredo Dias Gomes

    Dec 17 2009 6:58 PM

    Hi Mike!
    Thanks for the add!
    All the best,
    Alfredo.
  • DAVIDDavid garcai

    Dec 8 2009 6:14 PM

    yo whats up mike? i guess my question for you is, do you ever have an off day on the drums or are you always good?
  • BillionsUponUs

    Nov 9 2009 5:03 PM

    Yo Mike, thanks for hitting the ol' Accept button!   Im a fan of not only your drumming, but your ability to deliver a totally bad ass and effective drum lesson while being entertaining, good humored and human.  Ha,Don't mean to get all emotional on you...Rock on and Thanks a Billion!
  • Jason Purcell

    Nov 4 2009 5:14 PM

    Mr. Mike "White Lightening" Johnston!! How ya been my friend?  So a little birdy told me that you are coming to Extreme next week to hand out some lessons and give a clinic which is pretty much the greatest thing i have heard since the white album.   Hoepfully i will be able to get a spot on the lesson roster so I can learn from one of my biggest influences.  I think its really cool you can go to these lengths to spread the word on music education and spread the love of music across the map.  Hope to see ya soon!

    Stay Blessed

    Jason
  • WCH Custom DrumsPaul Hunt

    Oct 31 2009 6:37 AM

    You are awesome!  I don't have time to do lessons any more so I have decided to start spreading the word about your online lessons around here...Decatur, Indiana.  Take care and keep up the great work!!
  • Yalal Yoma

    Oct 31 2009 6:37 AM

    Thanks for the add Mike! your vids are awesome, really like your playing!
    Cheers!
    Yalal
  • Dusks Embrace

    Oct 27 2009 3:33 PM


    Hi we have just posted a new track titled "Oracles Song Of Unceasing Wrath" Please take a min to give it a listen and let us know what you think? It would be very much appreciated. Thanks.


    Mendoza.
  • angeloangelo dominick

    Oct 27 2009 3:33 PM

    CHEERS FROM HUMBOLDT...THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP...HAVE A SMOKIN WEEK... MY FRIEND...
  • Jacob.

    Oct 6 2009 6:43 AM

    Mike you're beast! that's all lol.
  • The Sledge Grits Band -…

    Oct 6 2009 6:43 AM

    The Sledge Grits Band
    Hello my friend, 
    We have not met yet, but you made quite the impression on my youngest and oldest daughters, my wife, an my friend and drum tech Uncle Drumz. For a while there I was wondering if I should have been worried- she was saying your name more often than mine ! LoL I am happy that Mr. Pete brought you to Wise for you an bo-Pah to meet, This video was taken a bit after y'all met this last summer. I followed you on Twitter, too, drop The bo-Pah a hello. Maybe we can drop into the school on our way up or down from Wa. K.I.T.
    Votre ami,
    Mr. Grits

  • AnerucARaymond Bailey

    Oct 6 2009 6:42 AM

    hey bud, how goes it? btw, you on facebook?
  • Kyle [F.T.G.G.M]Kyle Murphy Online Now!

    Oct 3 2009 5:19 AM

    whats up buddy hows life treatin ya?
  • ♫nickmeister♫Nick Simmons

    Sep 22 2009 5:34 AM

    hey whats up, im lookin for some of your new vids. gimme some help please. =D
  • Jan Jaing

    Sep 22 2009 5:34 AM

    Hey Mike,

    Thanks for all the great youtube-videos you have done!
    That's all i wanted to let you know :D

    Greets from Germany, All the best
    Jan
  • ICY the Producer//twitt…

    Sep 22 2009 5:34 AM

    Hi Mike, your drumming is great and so are the vids but i'm just curious to know what's your recording setup if you don't mind...
  • Jaymie Jaymz

    Sep 16 2009 4:04 AM

    Hey Mike! I saw your comment on my profile over at Mikeslessons, but I couldn't respond cuz I had to quit lessons for a while and I'm locked out from leaving comments. I'm doing good, though. Definitely missing you all. I hope to return soon. In the meantime, I'm working on the linear lessons in your new book, which I love.

    Take care.
  • Mzark -wicka wicka- [fs…

    Sep 16 2009 4:04 AM

    Mike Johnston!! you're a sav
  • Last of a Dying Breed (…

    Sep 10 2009 7:28 AM

    hey Mike,
    Thanks for the add. This is the drummer of the band sending you this and i just want to say I have looked up many of your videos and have been trying a lot of new things out and practicing all the time. You are a great drummer and teacher and i think its really great what you are doing. And to thank you because of some of your videos, i am doing some things i've learned so much better. Keep up the good work man!!!!
  • Jason Purcell

    Sep 10 2009 7:27 AM

    WHITE LITGHTENING!!! Whats up bro i just downloaded yours and erics "DVD" his licks are vicious ahhh and you dude making it dirt simple to learn them total package cant beat it EVERYONE FOLLOW THIS MAN.........FOLLOW HIM!!!!
  • jennifer

    Sep 10 2009 7:27 AM

    Mike! Remember me? haha
    Looks like you are doing really well!!!!
  • And Then Came an Alien …

    Sep 10 2009 7:27 AM

    Hey mike!  i dont know if you remember me but i took lessons from you at skips music for a couple of years in junior high.  Just wanted to say congrats on making it and doing what your doing.  i checked out some of your videos and you make everything really clear.  i don't know if your still doing private lessons but i'd definately be interested in coming in sometime.  btw this is my band lemme know what you think!  -Wes ATCAA
  • MattyMatt Hedges

    Sep 1 2009 4:14 PM

    you have gotten amazing! 
  • JONAHJonah Colson

    Jul 27 2009 12:19 AM

    I love you