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The Drum Lounge Podcast

The Drum Lounge Podcast

著者： Jeremie Foster
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My name is Jeremie Foster, and I am the founder of The Drum Lounge Podcast which I host alongside my college friend Bryon Russell. We have so many experiences and stories to share both inside and outside of drumming that we believe will be of inspiration to those who are drummers, those that are fans of drummers, and those who are just fans of podcasts in general.

In addition, we plan on reviewing different high school and HBCU bands/drumlines, interviewing different band directors/section leaders, providing tips and advice on being a better drummer, providing history on drumming, speaking on the culture of HBCU Life, and teaching rhythm exercises that you can expect to learn every episode and add to you drumming repertoire.

Episodes for Season 3 are released every week, and will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts!
Find more information on IG: @TheDrumLoungePod

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  • Episode 58 | "From Southern University to Building Rudimental Control" (w/ Nissan Ballard)

    Episode 58 | "From Southern University to Building Rudimental Control" (w/ Nissan Ballard)
    2026/08/20
    What happens when a Southern University snare drummer puts the sticks down for 20 years… then comes back and builds one of the most unique drum pad companies in the percussion world?
    On Episode 58 of The Drum Lounge Podcast, Jeremie Foster and Bryon Russell sit down with Nissan Ballard, founder and owner of Rudimental Control, to hear the story behind the man, the drummer, and the brand.

    Nissan takes us back to growing up in the rich musical culture of New Orleans, learning the Louisiana style of drumming, and eventually becoming a two-year section leader at Southern University during the 1990s. He breaks down the origins of Louisiana’s signature playing style, the influence of traditional drum-and-fife drumming, his experiences inside the Human Jukebox, and some unforgettable Southern University band memories.

    But Nissan’s story didn’t stop with marching band.

    After putting the sticks down for nearly 20 years, a move to Texas during the COVID era led him back to drumming—and eventually to an idea that would become Rudimental Control.
    We dive into how Nissan developed his signature real-head, real-hoop practice pad, why articulation and realistic feel were so important to the design, how long it takes to build each pad, custom drum pads, his signature sticks, future improvements to the product line, and his vision of getting Rudimental Control pads into drumlines across the country.

    Nissan also drops some incredible gems for entrepreneurs about building a business organically, listening to criticism, protecting your brand, staying focused when you have a million ideas, choosing the right people to join your team, and why sometimes you have to put the idea out there before it feels perfect.

    We also discuss the importance of Black entrepreneurship within the percussion community and what it means for young drummers to see someone who looks like them building a successful brand in the industry.

    🥁 IN THIS EPISODE:
    -Nissan Ballard’s journey from New Orleans to Southern University
    -Becoming a Southern University snare section leader
    -The history behind the Louisiana drumming style
    -Southern University band culture in the 1990s
    -Putting the sticks down for nearly 20 years
    -The creation of Rudimental Control
    -Why the real-head, real-hoop design matters
    -Building and improving drum pads by hand
    -Rudimental Control signature drumsticks
    -Custom pads and memorial drum pads
    -Customer service and building trust with drummers
    -Black entrepreneurship in the percussion industry
    -Lessons for aspiring business owners
    -Taking constructive criticism and using it to improve
    -Nissan’s vision for the future of Rudimental Control
    -Why your practice pad might be exposing your dirty playing 👀

    🥁 5th Quarter Picks
    Jeremie’s Pick:
    Southern University – “Controlla” (2016)

    Bryon’s Pick:
    Southern University – “Who Can I Run To” (1995)

    Nissan’s Pick:
    Southern University – “In the Stone” (1993)

    🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCH
    Follow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:
    • Podcast behind-the-scenes content
    • Drumline and band reactions
    • Live percussion discussions
    • Drum lessons and music assistance
    • Competition watch parties
    • Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon

    🔥 Woodies Drumsticks Deal
    Level up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:
    https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod

    🎙️ Stay Connected
    -Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms
    -Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content
    -Like, comment, and share this episode to support the culture


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.

    The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥
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  • Episode 57 | "JSU Has NOT Lost a Beat! | Thee Merge 2026"

    Episode 57 | "JSU Has NOT Lost a Beat! | Thee Merge 2026"
    2026/08/13
    Band camp fever is officially HERE! On this episode of The Drum Lounge Podcast, Jeremie and Bryon break down the start of the 2026 HBCU marching band season, beginning with Jackson State’s highly anticipated Merge. We react to the freshman and upperclassmen coming together, the size and sound of the Sonic Boom, Jackson State’s drumline, their new-look Stingray drums, and whether the line is bringing the same energy we’ve seen in previous years.

    We also check in on North Carolina A&T’s band camp, the Blue & Gold Marching Machine’s preparation for the season, and the importance of the physical side of surviving band camp. Of course, we couldn’t talk band camp without checking in on our alma mater, Bethune-Cookman University, and remembering exactly what it feels like when Dr. Wells yells “PERCUSSION!” 😂

    Then we head to South Carolina State, where their drumline is already putting out some ridiculous new material. We break down SCSU's percussion instructor Marc’s writing style, why SCSU’s cadences sound unlike just about anything else in HBCU percussion, and whether complex writing still needs to be easy on the ears.

    Later, we get nerdy with the music writers! Jeremie breaks down why he still uses Finale + Virtual Drumline, while Bryon makes his case for MuseScore. That conversation leads to a challenge: Finale vs. MuseScore in a 15-minute cadence-writing battle! Both of us will have the same amount of time to write something from scratch, and YOU will decide who came with the better cadence.

    🔥 TOPICS COVERED
    -Jackson State’s 2026 Merge
    -JSU freshman vs. upperclassmen drumline
    -Jackson State’s Stingray drums
    -North Carolina A&T band camp
    -Bethune-Cookman freshman band camp
    -Why academics still come before marching band
    -How long it takes to reach “college-level” snare ability
    -Adjusting to different HBCU drumline styles
    -South Carolina State’s new drumline material
    -Marc’s “mad scientist” approach to writing
    -Finale + Virtual Drumline vs. MuseScore
    -Our upcoming 15-minute cadence-writing battle
    -Our FIRST Twitch livestream!

    🥁 LOUNGE & CHOP
    For Lounge & Chop #57, Jeremie teaches a two-measure lick featuring buzzes, blurtas, 32nd-note passages, accented “grandmas,” a nine-stroke roll, paradiddle-diddles, a crossover, backsticks, flams, and double stops.
    Grab your sticks, slow it down, and add this one to the repertoire!

    🥁 5th Quarter Picks
    Jeremie's Pick:
    Jackson State University – “Gin and Juice” | 2026 Merge
    Bryon's Pick:
    South Carolina State University – “Raise Up” | 2025

    🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCH
    Follow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:
    • Podcast behind-the-scenes content
    • Drumline and band reactions
    • Live percussion discussions
    • Drum lessons and music assistance
    • Competition watch parties
    • Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon

    🔥 Woodies Drumsticks Deal
    Level up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:
    https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod

    🎙️ Stay Connected
    -Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms
    -Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content
    -Like, comment, and share this episode to support the culture

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.

    The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥
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    1 時間 34 分
  • Episode 56 | "Rep Yo City Drumline Competition Flashback"

    Episode 56 | "Rep Yo City Drumline Competition Flashback"
    2026/08/06
    The Drum Lounge is expanding! In this episode, Jeremie Foster and Bryon Russell announce that the podcast is officially heading to Twitch, where viewers will be able to join the conversation live, submit drumline clips for reactions, receive help with music, and watch the unedited behind-the-scenes experience of recording the podcast.

    The guys also share another major announcement: The Drum Lounge Podcast has been submitted for three Black Podcast Awards—Best Arts Podcast, Best Hosting Duo, and Best Podcast Outro!

    This week’s flashback episode takes us to North Carolina for a complete recap of the Rep Your City Drumline Competition. Bryon shares his experience attending the competition with Face Place and explains why the event felt like the “red carpet” of drumline competitions.
    The guys react to standout performances from:
    • Faith's Place
    • Ice Cold Experience
    • Brooklyn United
    • T.W. Andrews High School
    • R.J. Reynolds High School
    • Grimsley High School

    They also discuss the growing importance of themes, storytelling, entertainment, and crowd engagement in modern drumline competitions. Playing clean is no longer enough—the best groups are creating complete productions that audiences can understand and enjoy.

    🥁 5th Quarter Picks

    Jeremie’s Pick:
    Bethune-Cookman University's Sudden Impact — "Spirit Groove" (2017)

    Bryon’s Pick:
    North Carolina A&T's Coldsteel Drumline— cadence from battle vs. NCCU (2023)

    🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCH
    Follow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:
    • Podcast behind-the-scenes content
    • Drumline and band reactions
    • Live percussion discussions
    • Drum lessons and music assistance
    • Competition watch parties
    • Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon

    🔥 Woodies Drumsticks Deal
    Level up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:
    https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrum...

    🎙️ Stay Connected
    -Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms
    -Follow us on Instagram and Twitch (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content
    -Like, comment, and share this episode to support the culture



    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.

    The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥
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    1 時間 37 分
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