Meinl Cymbal artist Mike Johnston goes off the cuff with an impromptu drum solo during a photo shoot at The Factory in Franklin, TN.

It's crazy to hear Mike just "play" because he's always teaching. I have a whole new respect for him.

Flat out filthy! Nicely done Mike.

Sounds amazing, no mics?? - Very nice acoustics in there :)


Ryan

This is nice, much respect for Mike and Meinl.

Amazing feel. Are you guys going to have video lessons from him as well? His lessons are the best on the web.

Pure awesomeness

1:10 was hot! Love the cymbal work Mike! Love the groove at 1:40 and the entire ending!

Mike is awesome! Great teacher and stand up good guy. With all his students, he still makes the lessons feel personalized. I have been a student for 3years and have hundreds of lessons archieved. The guys one of the best instructors around. God Bless ya Mikeslessons.com

Sexy Beast

I can honestly say that his kit sounds better (i know, irrelevant) but Mike is such a creative and flavorful drummer, that latin feel with those new cymbals just sounded explosive. With those cymbals, the latin style had a totally diferent feel to it than it would have with say zildjian or paiste.

It's so cool to see Mikey just playing drums. I love his lessons but it's fun to watch him just jam too.

Peace,
drummerBoi

Mike... That was SICK! Congrats! And im loving those cymbals, they sound amazing!

Mike is the man. Best instructor of all times...

Of these 3 things I am certain: 1) Christopher Nolan belongs behind a camera , 2) Jason Statham belongs behind a steering wheel, and 3) Mike Johnston belongs behind a drum set.

STUD! Classy drumming from a great teacher!

Love the new cymbals Mike. Great drumming too.

I could listen to Mike play all day, everyday, non-freakin-stop.

PLEASE HAVE MORE VIDEOS OF MIKE!!!

Awesome sounds Mike, those cymbals do make you a different drummer in my opinion.

It's an honor to be one of your students!

I m so happy for Mike, making the switch to meinl, he is a great instructor, he really focuses and works a lot to provides us the students what is necessary to be a well rounded drummer, not just as a player but also as a person

He seems happy with his new Meinls!! Awesome.

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