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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

How I Notate/Transcribe Drum Solos and Grooves

For a free 4-part video course that breaks down my process and shows you all the tools I mentioned for transcribing drums visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/howtotranscribe For more info on the program Transcribe! visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/buy-transcribe/

Aug 18, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Creating from the "Grey" In Life (with Daniella Mason)

Daniella Mason is one of my all-time favorite musical artists and in this episode we discuss a range of topics: her recent sabbatical from work, creating art from the "grey" in life, and how to find your own voice as an artist. For more on Daniella you can find her music on any streaming platform or at these places: https://www.daniellamason.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellamason

Aug 11, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Live Drumming vs "The Record" (How to adapt parts when playing live)

So you are tasked with learning 15 songs for an upcoming show. You being learning the tunes and realize some of the songs have electronic drums in them. And a few of the other songs have VERY minimal drum parts in them. What do you do? How do you take a drum part from "the record" and translate it to a drum part that will work live on-stage? That is what Nate Onstott and I break down in today's episode. For more on Nate: https://www.nateodrum.com/ Instagram: @nateodrum...

Aug 04, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Should You Move to Nashville to Pursue Music?

I get asked some version of this question ALL the time, "should I move to Nashville to become a professional musician?" Let's get into it... More on me: https://www.timbuellmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/timbuell https://www.youtube.com/timbuell

Jul 07, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Drums, Whiskey, and NBA (Instagram Q&A)

You all submitted questions via Instagram...here are the answers. More on me: https://www.timbuellmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/timbuell

Jun 30, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Does Social Media Help Your Music Career?

Social media is an often discussed tool, and I get asked ALL THE TIME if it is "good for your music career."So today I'm breaking down 8 different questions I get asked about social media and being a professional musician. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbuell Website: https://www.timbuellmusic.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timbuell

Jun 23, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Finding Your Voice (with Ulysses Owens Jr.)

Today on the show we have Ulysses Owens Jr. He is a grammy-winning drummer and one of my favorite players on the planet. To check out more on Ulysses visit his website: https://www.usojazzy.com/

May 12, 20201 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Learning the drums...without any drums.

There are many times where you might WANT to play your drums, but you just can't. Here are 5 ways you can get better at the drums without being at your drum kit. Download the list and visit all the links I mention in today's episode here: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/isolation

Apr 28, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Talent vs 'Your Network' (what REALLY makes a successful music career?)

What makes a successful music career? Is it how talented you are? Or is it the "people you know"? That's exactly what Brandon Harrington (from the Surviving the Music Industry Podcast) and I chat about today. More on Brandon and the SMI Podcast: https://www.smipodcast.com/ @SMIpodcast

Apr 14, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 42

What Music School DIDN'T Teach Me (with David Cola)

David and I met a little over a year ago. Today, we sit down and talk about the lessons he's learned over the last year living in Los Angeles. https://www.timbuellmusic.com/isolation/ More on David: https://www.davidcoladrums.com/ Instagram: @davidcoladrums

Apr 07, 20201 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 41

What winning a GRAMMY is REALLY like (Seth Bolte)

Seth Bolte is a fantastic bass player and recently won a Grammy for his playing on a Jason Crabb album - but is winning a Grammy really all it's cracked up to be? In our conversation, Seth and I chat about what it is like when our "dreams" actually become realities - and how they often don't happen like we thought they would. For more on Seth you can follow him over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethbolte/...

Mar 24, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 40

You Need a Creative Escape (Metric Deception Pt. 2)

Being a professional musician can sometimes get you VERY burnt out on...music. But, I've been releasing music on Spotify and it has been an amazing "creative escape" for me. Not only have a learned a ton during the process, but it has revitalized my love of music. If you want to listen to Metric Deception, Pt. 2 - you can do that here: https://spoti.fi/2x0k3bE I'd love for you to share the song with anyone who might enjoy it. And please 'save' the song, add it to a playlist, and follow my artist...

Mar 17, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Recording and Mixing Drums (with Brody Simpson, Pt. 2)

Getting great drum sounds is important, whether you record or not. Today's guest, Brody Simpson, knows ALL about recording and I had such a pleasure chatting with Brody about recording and mixing drums. I learned a TON during this conversation. More on Brody: @brodysimpsondrums on Instagram. Remember to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode, and connect with me over on Instagram (@timbuell).

Mar 03, 20201 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Recording and Mixing Drums (with Brody Simpson, Pt. 1)

Getting great drum sounds is important, whether you record or not. Today's guest, Brody Simpson, knows ALL about recording and I had such a pleasure chatting with Brody about recording and mixing drums. I learned a TON during this conversation. More on Brody: @brodysimpsondrums on Instagram. Remember to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode, and connect with me over on Instagram (@timbuell).

Feb 25, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Drummers Play the Same Groove (Hear a Difference)? - feat Stephen Taylor

Today on the show I'm running a little experiment with my good friend Stephen Taylor. Stephen and I sat down and recorded the same exact 5 grooves to see how two drummers interpret the same grooves. Stephen has a fantastic podcast called "The Drum Show" which you can find more about that here: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/the-drum-show-podcast/ Remember to subscribe to the show and if want to be REALLY awesome...leave a rating and a review. Don't forget to find me on Instagram and tag me wit...

Feb 18, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Are Chops and Fills "Bad"?

I love drum grooves. I also love drum fills and chops. Can these two things coexist? Personally, I think they can. Drummers seem to debate this A LOT on the internet, so let's get into it. Remember to subscribe to the show and if want to be REALLY awesome...leave a rating and a review. Don't forget to find me on Instagram and tag me with your thoughts on the show! @timbuell or @youregoodgetbetterpod on Instagram is where you can find me.

Feb 11, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 35

My Top 3 EPIC FAILS as a Professional Musician

Today I'm reliving 3 moments as a professional musician I wish I could..."undo". You can actually watch the first "fail moment" here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Wtf9EHupRg I would love to connect on Instagram with you and hear about your most embarrassing musical moments. Find me on Instagram: @timbuell

Feb 04, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Jeff Porcaro vs. 2020

Jeff Porcaro is one of the most legendary drummers of all time. I recently heard a masterclass from 1986 he gave at the Musicians Institute. He talks a TON about the music industry so I figured I'd compare some of what Jeff talks about in 1986 to my take on the "modern music industry" of 2020. The original masterclass video can be found here: https://youtu.be/dQ6tzbKsKKk If you want to check out some of the music I played on in 2019 (like I mention in the intro) visit this page: https://www.timb...

Jan 21, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Stan Bicknell Interview: The Intersection of Life, Drumming, and a Career

In a world where the internet has so many opinions on the "right" and "wrong" way to do things, drumming is no exception. There are a ton of different opinions on "real drumming" and how that should be displayed on the internet. Stan and I discuss how we have both worked on 'taking back' drumming and making it our own again by using the internet. More on Stan: Instagram: @stanbicknell and @rumblecoffee

Jan 14, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 32

What 2019 Taught Me... (the good and the bad)

I can't thank you all enough for listening to and supporting this podcast in 2019. Here's to even more in 2020! Here are a few of the links I mentioned throughout this episode: My Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7E5lmNfCEmSxOyrlJPi539?si=FsMPdZyPQYCk8NHhffseyg Free Lessons/Transcriptions: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/timbuell...

Dec 17, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Top 10 Drum DVDs (Drum History Podcast collab)

If you'd like to see our full lists with links to each video mentioned you can visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/drumhistory For more on The Drum History Podcast: https://www.drumhistorypodcast.com/ Instagram: @drumhistory_podcast

Dec 10, 20191 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 30

The Perfect Snare Sound, Tuning, Instagram, and Mixing Drums

To enter the "10k Instagram Giveaway" visit this page: https://kingsumo.com/g/ybijd2/vic-firth-10k-giveaway Today we are talking about these four topics as they relate to drums: - Getting the perfect snare sound - Tuning (especially toms) - Instagram strategy - How to mix drums

Dec 03, 201916 minSeason 1Ep. 29

JAZZ (comping, soloing, and quintuplets)

Jazz is something I get asked a ton about. Even if you don't play jazz, I think anyone can benefit from the topics we are covering today as they relate to drums: - Comping - Soloing - Playing Quintuplets

Nov 26, 201918 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Are Drum Samples BAD?

Drum samples...they are debated quite a bit. Some say you should NEVER use drum samples yet others seem to use TOO MANY samples. So are they "evil"? Or is there a proper balance?

Nov 19, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Sci-Fi and Drums: Part 2 (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 12, 20191 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 26