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You're Good. Get Better.

"You're Good, Get Better" is a show to help us all get better at drums, music, and life. Your host, Tim Buell, is a professional drummer who lives and works in Nashville, TN. Tim has toured with bands like Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Jerrod Niemann, Cody Fry, Remedy Drive, Chris August, and many others. He also transcribes drum parts for some of the biggest drum companies in the world (Zildjian, Vic Firth, Percussive Arts Society, Stephen's Drum Shed). Tim is also passionate about drum and music education and you can find several educational resources at his website (timbuellmusic.com).

Episodes

Sci-Fi and Drums: Part 1 (with Joseph Arrington)

Joseph has played drums for a ton of great bands and artists (Royal Coda, La Taiga, Kurt Travis, A Lot Like Birds, Chiodos). In part 1 of this 2 part conversation we start by talking sci-fi and move into music and life. More on Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/josephwesleyarrington https://www.patreon .com/josephwesleyarrington

Nov 05, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Ep. 23 - Decluttering and Staying Focused (with Austin Burcham)

Today on the podcast Austin and I talk about meditation, getting organized, and avoiding distraction in life and music. So much of what we chat about applies directly to music, but more importantly, to life in general. We also get into a bit of finances and how to manage your taxes as a self-employed musician. More on Austin: https://www.abbdrums.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/abbdrums https://www.instagram.com/abbdrums/...

Oct 22, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep. 22 - Top 5 Gear Purchases (with RJ)

Gear. Gear. Gear. Everyone loves talking gear. RJ and I detail our 5 favorite gear purchases throughout our musical life. Most of these gear acquisitions are directly drum related, but a few are a bit broader. To find out more about RJ: https://www.instagram.com/bashwalker

Oct 15, 20191 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Ep. 21 - Driving the Wrong Way on The Interstate: Part 2 (with Remedy Drive)

Playing drums for Remedy Drive was the first "full time" touring gig I got after graduating college. In this episode, we talk about the time I drove our bus and trailer the wrong way on I65...and other crazy things we did while touring as a band together. For more on Remedy Drive you can visit: https://www.remedydrive.com Remedy Drive (in this interview) is: https://www.instagram.com/davidmzach https://www.instagram.com/davewmohr https://www.instagram.com/coreyhorn https://www.instagram.com/timb...

Oct 08, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Ep. 20 - Driving the Wrong Way on The Interstate: Part 1 (with Remedy Drive)

Playing drums for Remedy Drive was the first "full time" touring gig I got after graduating college. In this episode, we talk about the time I drove our bus and trailer the wrong way on I65...and other crazy things we did while touring as a band together. For more on Remedy Drive you can visit: https://www.remedydrive.com Remedy Drive (in this interview) is: https://www.instagram.com/davidmzach https://www.instagram.com/davewmohr https://www.instagram.com/coreyhorn https://www.instagram.com/timb...

Oct 01, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Ep. 19 - Get More Done (Organization and Efficiency Tips)

Today's world can be VERY busy. Because of that, I'm always on the lookout for different tips, apps, and methods for saving time and cutting clutter. This can help us learn better in our practice time, get us to learn songs quicker, or just help get more done in general. To download the free eBook with all the tips and links mentioned in today's episode visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/productivity

Sep 24, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Ep. 18 - 5 Apps Every Musician Should Own

Today I'm counting down 5 apps I think any musician can benefit from. They will save you time and improve your workflow. For a free PDF download with the list and links to each app: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/gift For more on "Transcribe!": https://www.timbuellmusic.com/buy-transcribe For a free video course on how I transcribe and chart songs: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/howtotranscribe...

Sep 17, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Ep. 17 - Talent vs Hardwork, Time Management, and More

Today we have something a little different: "listener requests." I took to Instagram (@timbuell) and asked what topics you would want to hear on the next podcast episode. There were several great suggestions and I picked three to talk about: - the future of the music industry - talent vs hard work - time management DISCLAIMER: I'm not an "expert" in any of these fields, but I do have quite a bit of personal experience with all of them so hopefully these topics are interesting and you find someth...

Sep 10, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Ep. 16 - Is Pop Music Getting "Less Intelligent" (with Nate Onstott)

I've been having a TON of conversations recently with musicians (and people in general) who seem to think popular music is currently in a state of getting less complex - both lyrically and production wise. Nate was over at the studio and I decided to put him in the spot and talk this whole thing out with him. For more about Nate, visit: www.instagram.com/nateodrum

Sep 03, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Ep. 15 - Cody Fry Interview

Today is a conversation with Cody Fry, who is a musician based in Nashville, TN who has toured as a "sideman" with artists like Ben Rector and Hunter Hayes - he is also an artist himself and one of my favorite song writers. Cody and I talk about the difference between being a "hired musician" playing for an artist, and actually being the artist with your name on the marquee. He also shares a few stories about what he learned working with drummer Aaron Sterling. As well as gives practical advice ...

Aug 27, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Ep. 14 - Calvin Rodgers Interview

Calvin Rodgers is an incredible drummer who has toured and recorded for artists like Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, John P Kee, Aretha Franklin, The Isley Brothers, and many many more. I had the chance to sit down and talk with Calvin last year at PASIC 2018, where he performed a fantastic clinic and masterclass. In this interview Calvin and I dive deep on the perception of Gospel drummers, tips for making a career in music, and how to "make money in your sleep." For more on Calvin: https://www.calv...

Aug 20, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Ep. 13 - Guess the Time Signature

Today we have a fun challenge suggested by a listener. I will be testing how good your ear is by playing drum grooves, and seeing if you can guess what time signature each groove is in. This should be a fun game for all of us to test our drumming knowledge. Keep track of how many you guess correctly and tag me on Instagram (@timbuell) with your final score!

Aug 13, 201910 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Ep. 12 - Eman Cervantes (Part 2)

In this episode, Tim sits down with Eman Cervantes (Andy Grammer, Gwen Stefani, sessions). Part 2 (of 2) involves Tim and Eman discussing a LOT about life, basketball, and of course...drums. Here's where you can find Eman: www.emandrums.com www.instagram.com/drumawayeman

Aug 06, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Ep. 11 - Eman Cervantes (Part 1)

In this episode, Tim sits down with Eman Cervantes (Andy Grammer, Gwen Stefani, sessions). Part 1 (of 2) involves Tim and Eman discussing a LOT about life and basketball, with Part 2 delving much further into drums. Here's where you can find Eman: www.emandrums.com www.instagram.com/drumawayeman

Jul 30, 201958 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Ep. 10 - Metric Deception (Part 1)

"Metric Deception (part 1)" is the first of several tracks I'll be premiering here on the podcast. They are all "solo percussion" compositions that are recorded, mixed, and produced by...me. I'm not sure how many I'll do, but the goal is to do enough to have an album to release in some form or fashion. This is totally new territory for me, but it is a fun project to force myself to exercise some creative muscles that I haven't used in a while. Hope you enjoy the first of many tracks to come!...

Jul 23, 20199 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep. 9 - How Your Bass Player REALLY Feels (with Nigel Knop)

In this episode - Tim and one of his favorite bass players, Nigel Knop, cover a TON about the relationship between drummers and bass players. This is a SUPER candid behind the scenes conversation about what bass players want from the drummers they play with and vice versa. Find out more about Nigel at: https://www.nigelknopmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nigel_knop/...

Jul 16, 20191 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep. 8 - Mike Dawson Interview

This conversation is from PASIC 2018 when I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Mike Dawson. Mike is the managing editor for Modern Drummer, has an AWESOME Instagram page, and also has a Patreon page where he publishes fantastic educational content. Much of what Mike and I chat about was inspired by the clinic I saw him give at PASIC, which is you have the chance to check out a clinic by Mike I HIGHLY recommend it. https://www.instagram.com/mikedawsondrums/ https://www.patreon.com...

Jul 09, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ep. 7 - Can You Guess The Drummer? (drum trivia part 2)

In this episode of "You're Good. Get Better." host, Tim Buell, will play audio clips of 15 iconic drummers. Can you guess which drummer you are hearing? The audio clips will feature drummers like: Benny Greb, Travis Barker, Neil Peart, Gene Krupa and many many more. Keep track of your score throughout the episode and at the end of the episode: tag @timbuell in an Instagram story/post with your final score! Be sure to listen to part 1 for an entirely different group of 15 audio clips to guess the...

Jul 02, 201921 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep. 6 - Can You Guess The Drummer? (drum trivia part 1)

In this episode of "You're Good. Get Better." host, Tim Buell, will play audio clips of 15 iconic drummers. Can you guess which drummer you are hearing? The audio clips will feature drummers like: Benny Greb, Travis Barker, Neil Peart, Gene Krupa and many many more. Keep track of your score throughout the episode and at the end of the episode: tag @timbuell in an Instagram story/post with your final score!

Jun 25, 201922 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep. 5 - Benny Greb Interview (part 2)

Benny Greb is a fantastic drummer and educator. In this conversation we talk about all things drums, music, and live. More from Benny: http://www.bennygreb.de/ https://www.youtube.com/user/bennygrebofficial And check out his music on his website or Spotify. "You're Good. Get Better." is a podcast about all things drums, music, and life.

Jun 18, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ep. 4: Benny Greb Interview (part 1)

Benny Greb has been one of my favorite drummers for a LONG time. It was an honor to sit down and talk music and life with Benny. And we also dive a lot into mindset and philosophy about how to find your own sound on the drums and play for the music. "You're Good. Get Better." is a podcast hosted by Tim Buell and is all about how to get better at drums, music, and life.

Jun 04, 201958 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Ep. 3 - Top 10 Favorite Drummers (with Stephen Taylor)

In this episode of "You're Good. Get Better." Tim Buell is joined by Stephen Taylor ( www.stephensdrumshed.com ) to countdown their favorite drummers of all time. "You're Good. Get Better." is a podcast to help us all get better at drums, music, and life. It is hosted by Tim Buell, a professional drummer living in Nashville, TN.

May 20, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ep. 2 - Dennis Chambers Interview

Dennis Chambers is one of my all-time favorite drummers. He was kind enough to sit down with me at PASIC 2018 and talk for a few minutes. "You're Good. Get Better." is hosted by Tim Buell and is all about learning more about drums, music, and life.

May 16, 201915 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Ep. 1 - What is "You're Good, Get Better"?

My name is Tim Buell and this is "You're Good, Get Better". A podcast helping us all get better at drums, music, and life in general. What to expect from this podcast: interviews with influential musicians and drummers, drum lessons, conversations about the music industry, and much much more.

May 16, 20196 minSeason 1Ep. 1