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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

My Embarassing Musical Moments

To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Jan 31, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Using Critiques as Fuel (with Petar Janjic)

Petar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petarjdrums Petar's Drum Course: https://bit.ly/47xpLxt To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv...

Jan 17, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 144

The MYTH about Drum Dampening

To check out Tim's course on tuning drums and dampening: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/recording-course/ More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Jan 03, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 143

What "Flow" Feels Like On An Instrument

To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Dec 13, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Touring Horror Stories (with Brandon Hays)

To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu For More on Brandon Hays: https://hearheremusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hearherenashville More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv...

Nov 29, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 141

MUSICIANS: Follow Through is KEY

Today I want to talk about a SUPER important quality that musicians NEED to be successful and offer some solutions and tips on how to improve at it. To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv...

Nov 15, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 140

I Drove a Tour Bus the WRONG WAY on the Interstate

Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Nov 01, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 139

How to Practice Drums

For more on how to practice drums, improve your technique, and make things translate from practice room to live performance: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/product/tims-techniques/ Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv...

Oct 18, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 138

10 Drum Fills (and Grooves) for Your Next Practice Session

To download the FREE sheet music for this episode: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/10fills/ Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Support the show by checking out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Oct 04, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Solving a Sonic Mystery (The "Goldeneye" Sound)

Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Sep 20, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Best Software for Recording? (Logic vs Pro Tools vs Ableton)

Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu

Sep 06, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 135

2 Insane Crossover Drum Fills

To download the FREE sheet music for this episode: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/crossover-fills Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell

Aug 23, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 134

SECRETS for how to groove (with a band)

How to Get Better at Music, Part 3: Grooving as a Band Today we are concluding the 3 part series "How to Get Better at Music" with the topic of how to groove together as a band. Groove is the heartbeat of any great band. It's what makes the music feel alive and exciting. In this video, I'll share some tips on how to groove as a band. We'll cover topics like the importance of timing. Groove is all about playing together in sync. If the band is out of time, the groove will fall apart. We also cove...

Aug 09, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Read the Room (to get better at music)

Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Today is part 2 of the "How to Get Better at Music" series and our conversation centers around a little talked about skill of "reading the room". In this episode myself, Stephen Wilder (on bass), and Kyle Turco (on guitar) get together to record a song we've never heard before. We discuss the song for about one minute total, record it, and then rerecord the song after a discussion about how to make the song better. In...

Jul 26, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Musical Clichés are...Good? (Making Music with Humans, Pt. 1)

Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Jul 12, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Will Drum Cover Videos Get You Sued? (music copyright 101)

Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Jun 28, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information, and more)

More on Steve's new album and tour: https://vitalinformation.com/ To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv youre good get better, Tim, Buell, drums, drummer, drumming, solo, music, musician, studio...

Jun 14, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 129

Leave People Wanting MORE (with Billy Ashbaugh)

More on Billy: https://www.facebook.com/billy.ashbaugh.1/ To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

May 31, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Q&A (plug-ins, practice, gigging and more)!

Today I'm answering a ton of your submitted questions. Topics covered include: favorite music theory concept plug-in recommendations for drum mixing how long does it take for you to make an insta video? where do you get the play along tracks from? group coaching go to kit for an in town gig bring your own drums situation. indie rock style of music how long have you practiced in your best times per day Metric Deception, Pt. 2: https://open.spotify.com/track/6jOkO9UeoqR1M1AdMe2zVe?si=42b2a82a581f4...

May 17, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 127

Ringy Drums vs Dead Drums

For my recording course: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/product/recording/ Check out Andrew's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewMasters More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

May 03, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 126

Let's Talk Backing Tracks (everything you need to know)

Today we are covering everything "backing tracks" related, and more. Topics include: Backing tracks Behind the scenes music industry stuff Basic recording setups What gear you need for backing tracks live How to avoid problems playing live shows How to deal with the money side of the music industry In ear monitors Mic setup for recording Advice for getting first tour To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://lin...

Apr 19, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Get Out of Your Head (with Mike Dawson)

Today we have the talented drummer and educator - Mike Dawson. This converstation was recorded back in 2018 at PASIC and we cover topics like: Stage Fight Self judgement Self doubt Social media How to get out of your head The creative process To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spot...

Apr 05, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 124

Battling Perfectionism (with Kristen Rogers)

Today Kristen Rogers (background singer for Hozier, The Killers, Reba, Gavin Degraw, Rival Sons) chat about topics like: How to blend into any musical situation Being a role player vs "star" How to lock in with other musicians Battiling perfectionism The unreal expectation technology places on our musicanship Why you should make every opportunity count To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell...

Mar 22, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 123

The Art of "Team" Is Dying (with Chris Coleman)

This week we are talking to Chris Coleman. Chris has played with Beck, Prince, Chaka Khan, and MANY others. In this conversation we cover topics like: "Hate" vs constructive criticism Importance of developing thick skin How to seperate ego from your work Difference between "the music industry" and making a living as a musician online The art of "team" dying in lower levels of music The necessity of developing communication skills To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: h...

Mar 08, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 122

Get Back to WHY YOU STARTED (Live from Nelson's Drum Shop)

This week on the podcast we have a recording taken live from a clinic/trio show I did last year at Nelson's Drum Shop. To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv...

Feb 22, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 121

Can you actually practice improvising? (with Mark Guiliana)

Today on the show we have the LEGENDARY Mark Guiliana. In this episdoe we cover a TON of different topics: Applying meditation and mindfulness to music Being present and in a flow when playing Whether or not you can actually practice improvising Thoughts around improvising that BLEW MY MIND and changed the way that I think about it How to get stuff from your practice ACTUALLY into your playing How scary it can be to show up to a gig as "you" A SUPER unique conversation about the value and approa...

Feb 08, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Blushda (Drum Fill I stole from Vinnie, Tony, and Sucherman)

To download the FREE sheet music for this lesson: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/blushda2022/ To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv...

Jan 25, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Benny Greb (Groove, Practice, Communication, and MORE)

Today we are chatting with Benny Greb about: How to practice with limited time Sound consistency to improve groove Communication with fellow musicians Instrument owners vs musicians The problem with right and wrong in music Importance of decision making What's the most important thing to study? Honesty in music To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid w...

Jan 11, 20232 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 118

I Was Nominated for a Grammy (what I learned from it)

To listen to some of the songs I played drums on this year, check out this playlist: https://spoti.fi/3vwQnhv To listen to my interview with Cody Fry: https://spoti.fi/3dSBihc To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https...

Jan 04, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Getting Gigs Through Instagram (feat. Derrick Sepnio)

Today we are chatting with producer/guitar player Derrick Sepnio. For more on Derrick: https://www.instagram.com/derrick_sepnio We talk about how we met and began to work together via Instagram, how your location effects the gigs you can get, taking career risks, and how to navigate the modern music landscape. To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid wi...

Dec 14, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 116