Mike Johnston Saturday

Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston is an American drummer and educator from Folsom California. He currently runs one of the world’s largest educational website for drummers, Mikeslessons.com, where he offers live and pre-recorded drum lessons. He also hosts 10 drum camps each year at the Mikeslessons.com studio in Folsom California.

Jamie Murray

Jamie Murray is a professional drummer, composer, bandleader, and educator based in London. With a career spanning multiple genres, Jamie has become a highly sought-after musician in the jazz world and beyond. He has had the privilege of performing with jazz legends from the Sun Ra Arkestra, as well as guitar greats like Robben Ford (who played with Miles Davis) and Guthrie Govan. Jamie’s extensive list of collaborators includes saxophonist David Binney, bassist Tim Lefebvre, Donny McCaslin (renowned for his work on David Bowie’s Blackstar album), and keyboard virtuoso Gary Husband.

Jost Nickel

Jost Nickel’s name is credited on numerous hit records both in his home country and internationally. He has played and recorded with jazz legends such as Randy Brecker, Jeff Lorber, Bob Mintzer, Jimmy Haslip, Barry Finnerty, Mitch Forman, Brandon Fields, and many others. Jost invited Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Haslip, and Barry Finnerty to collaborate on his solo album, The Check In.

Claus Hessler

Claus Hessler, an undisputed master of the Moeller Technique and an authority in drumming, continues to carry forward this ever-present drumming philosophy named after Sanford Moeller. As a master student of Jim Chapin and Dom Famularo, his reputation as a source of the Moeller Technique is unquestionable.