26 | Memory
The Mikes attempt to remember each others' names and it proves difficult. Mike T. gets quite animated and goes on a lengthy monologue. He should have been sedated but wasn't. Overall, a great discu...
7 Feb 20251h 13min
25 | Cirone's Portraits in Rhythm
The Mikes enter into a battle royale over the best etudes in this iconic text. Blood is shed, but feelings are not hurt. How to prepare these? Which ones should I play for an audition? Are they etude...
1 Feb 20251h 8min
24 | Iannis Xenakis
The Mikes discuss one of the warhorses of 20th-century music: Iannis Xenakis. Fun debate, pieces we never knew, and of course, loud sounds!
26 Jan 20251h 1min
Summer Reads!
http://www.mikedropduo.com The Mikes discuss our summer reads, postulate about future reads, and fill in the cracks with the usual banter. Maybe one of these books will interest you!
22 Aug 202427min
23 | Getting in Shape
http://www.mikedropduo.com As Mike C. once wonderfully mentioned, “you gotta show up for training camp in shape!” But how do you get in shape? The Mikes talk it out and offer some specific pieces, ...
8 Aug 20241h 31min
22 | Musical Taste
The Mikes try to unpack a touchy subject: musical taste! What is it? How do you get it? How do you develop it? and more!
1 Aug 202448min
21 | Recording Debrief
The Mikes just recorded a few pieces (to be released…sometime)! Have you ever completed a recording session and thought “Did I do this right? Does anyone else feel the same way as I did?” The Mikes...
25 Jul 20241h 9min
20 | Organizing Mallets and Music
The Mikes really like talking big pictures with the occasional fun detail. If you’re like the Mikes, this episode is for you! We get into the nitty-gritty about organizing all those pesky sticks, mall...
18 Jul 20241h 30min
