Tune into Meinl’s Instagram today for a hand speed lesson with Mike Johnston

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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few years, you’re most likely already familiar with Mike Johnston. The online educator and clinician has developed a reputation for creating some of the best drum lessons on the web, and now's your chance to sample why for free!

Mike has been delivering free live lessons via Meinl’s Instagram page every Saturday during lockdown, and today he’s returning with his latest instalment to help drummers everywhere improve their hand speed.

As mentioned, the lesson takes place on Meinl’s Instagram, starting at 17:00 UK time (10:00am PST/18:00 CEST). Be sure to tune in, as these lessons are live - once they’re gone they’re gone!

Stuart has been working for guitar publications since 2008, beginning his career as Reviews Editor for Total Guitar before becoming Editor for six years. During this time, he and the team brought the magazine into the modern age with digital editions, a Youtube channel and the Apple chart-bothering Total Guitar Podcast. Stuart has also served as a freelance writer for Guitar World, Guitarist and MusicRadar reviewing hundreds of products spanning everything from acoustic guitars to valve amps, modelers and plugins. When not spouting his opinions on the best new gear, Stuart has been reminded on many occasions that the 'never meet your heroes' rule is entirely wrong, clocking-up interviews with the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Foo Fighters, Green Day and many, many more.