You're Good. Get Better. (Tim Buell)
Explore every episode of You're Good. Get Better.
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| 03 Sep 2019 | Ep. 16 - Is Pop Music Getting "Less Intelligent" (with Nate Onstott) | 00:52:41 | |
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:
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| 02 Feb 2022 | The Universal Mind of Bill Evans (from a Drummer's Perspective) | 00:50:47 | |
Today I want to analyze the creative process of one of the greatest musical minds ever - Bill Evans. We are going to walk through some of my takeaways from watching "The Universal Mind of Bill Evans" and look into Bill Evans' thoughts on musical creativity and becoming "one" with an instrument. More on Tim Buell: Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv
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| 16 Feb 2022 | Playing Drums on Olivia Rodrigo's "deja vu" (with Sterling Laws) | 00:30:52 | |
Today we are chatting with Sterling Laws who, among other things, played drums on Olivia Rodrigo's song "deja vu". In this conversation we get a behind the scenes look at what a recording session is like for a song as big as "deja vu" as well as talk about the skills and experience you need to make a living in music. Sterling also drums for a great band called Lo Moon and they have a new album releasing later this month: https://www.lomoonofficial.com/ More on Tim Buell: Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information, and more) | 01:07:40 | |
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv
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| 09 Oct 2024 | Apps You Need as a Musician (and ones to avoid) | 00:23:37 | |
More on the courses mentioned in this episode: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/product/lgftwm-version2/ https://www.timbuellmusic.com/product/recording/ 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Will Drum Cover Videos Get You Sued? (music copyright 101) | 00:29:12 | |
Save 7% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: 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 | |||
| 07 Apr 2020 | What Music School DIDN'T Teach Me (with David Cola) | 01:13:32 | |
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 | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | Benny Greb (Groove, Practice, Communication, and MORE) | 01:31:36 | |
Today we are chatting with Benny Greb about:
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | The MYTH about Drum Dampening | 00:15:53 | |
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Are Drum Samples Bad? | 00:10:19 | |
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 13 Oct 2021 | Logic Pro vs Pro Tools (which recording software is better?) | 00:15:50 | |
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| 23 Jul 2019 | Ep. 10 - Metric Deception (Part 1) | 00:09:22 | |
"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! | |||
| 16 Jul 2019 | Ep. 9 - How Your Bass Player REALLY Feels (with Nigel Knop) | 01:25:05 | |
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: | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | The World of Home Studio Recording (with Andrew Galucki) | 01:11:49 | |
Me and Andrew (song writer, session musician, business owner) talk about the world of remote recording, or "home recording sessions". More on Tim Buell: Nashville For Hire Website: https://bit.ly/3yKaMzC
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| 22 Mar 2023 | Battling Perfectionism (with Kristen Rogers) | 01:04:49 | |
Today Kristen Rogers (background singer for Hozier, The Killers, Reba, Gavin Degraw, Rival Sons) chat about topics like:
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 20 Aug 2019 | Ep. 14 - Calvin Rodgers Interview | 00:39:06 | |
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: | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Setting Boundaries and Finding Your Worth (with Dustin Ransom) | 01:26:59 | |
For more on Dustin: https://www.dustinransom.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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 17 Sep 2019 | Ep. 18 - 5 Apps Every Musician Should Own | 00:25:13 | |
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 | |||
| 10 Nov 2021 | How to Learn Music Quickly | 00:22:28 | |
To watch a full video lesson on this topic and download free templates for making charts, visit this page: https://bit.ly/30aB0Pl Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: More on Tim Buell: | |||
| 03 Dec 2019 | The Perfect Snare Sound, Tuning, Instagram, and Mixing Drums | 00:15:46 | |
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 | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | Phone Screen Time = BAD | 00:22:57 | |
Let's talk about screen time, why it's bad, and how we can cut down on it. Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: More on Tim Buell: | |||
| 09 Jul 2019 | Ep. 8 - Mike Dawson Interview | 00:25:38 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Nov 2024 | Finding Your Voice in Any Musical Situation (with Madden Klass) | 00:53:45 | |
For more on Madden: https://maddenklassdrums.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 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 | Drumming for Lizzy McAlpine (with Remy Morritt) | 01:07:57 | |
For more on Remy: https://remymorritt.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 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 04 Aug 2020 | Live Drumming vs "The Record" (How to adapt parts when playing live) | 01:06:09 | |
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: Instagram: @nateodrum | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Leave People Wanting MORE (with Billy Ashbaugh) | 00:54:33 | |
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | Blushda (Drum Fill I stole from Vinnie, Tony, and Sucherman) | 00:13:21 | |
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | FIXING My FIRST Session (Remote Drum Recording) | 00:27:19 | |
Today we are diving back to 6 years ago, pulling up my very first remote drum recording session...and fixing...all of it. 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 17 Mar 2021 | How to Drum Solo | 00:08:31 | |
Playing a great drum solo isn't something you need to do for every gig or performance, but it really helps to know how to play an effective solo. Improving your ability to solo on your instrument will not just prep you for the moment the singer turns around and shouts "SOLO" - practicing solo techniques also helps improve your creativity and flow on your instrument. For more on Tim: Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod | |||
| 18 Aug 2020 | How I Notate/Transcribe Drum Solos and Grooves | 00:23:19 | |
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/ | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | Hobbies Make Your Music Interesting (with Eman) | 01:06:29 | |
| 21 Sep 2022 | Do You Even NEED Rudiments or Notation? (with Lina Anderberg) | 00:54:50 | |
Today Lina and I talk about:
More on Lina: https://www.instagram.com/linaanderberg 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 | How to Get Gigs and Stay Booked (with Stanton Moore) | 01:02:32 | |
To enter this month's Sweetwater giveaway (set of Zildjian cymbals): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LJMa5 For more on Stanton: https://www.stantonmoore.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 Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 17 Dec 2019 | What 2019 Taught Me... (the good and the bad) | 00:20:15 | |
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 | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | The Music Industry and Social Media (with Wiktoria Bialic) | 00:57:36 | |
More on Wiktoria: https://www.instagram.com/wiktoria_drums 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 12 May 2020 | Finding Your Voice (with Ulysses Owens Jr.) | 01:07:41 | |
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/ | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | MUSICIANS: Follow Through is KEY | 00:32:47 | |
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: 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 | |||
| 25 Feb 2020 | Recording and Mixing Drums (with Brody Simpson, Pt. 1) | 00:55:43 | |
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). | |||
| 22 Oct 2019 | Ep. 23 - Decluttering and Staying Focused (with Austin Burcham) | 00:52:21 | |
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: | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | What If Your Drumming Isn't Progressing? | 01:17:40 | |
Today we are talking to one of my private drum students Nadine. We discuss some of the most common issues I see all my students go through, and that I have gone through myself. If you feel like you might benefit from personal feedback on your drumming, then maybe a 1-on-1 Zoom Lesson is the next step: 30 Minute 1-on-1 Zoom Lesson: https://bit.ly/3FZ3kEJ 60 Minute 1-on-1 Zoom Lesson (Save 25% at checkout with code "save25zoom"): https://bit.ly/3FtlMVU More on Nadine: https://yogimd.net/ | |||
| 10 Sep 2019 | Ep. 17 - Talent vs Hardwork, Time Management, and More | 00:28:29 | |
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 something useful somewhere in today's episode. | |||
| 01 Oct 2019 | Ep. 20 - Driving the Wrong Way on The Interstate: Part 1 (with Remedy Drive) | 00:52:42 | |
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: 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/timbuell | |||
| 16 May 2019 | Ep. 1 - What is "You're Good, Get Better"? | 00:05:43 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | Success in Music = Teaching Yourself (with Phoebe Katis) | 00:25:22 | |
Phoebe and I chat about the modern music industry and how teaching yourself is a valuable skill. Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: More on Tim Buell: More on Phoebe: https://linktr.ee/phoebekatis | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | Are Your Paradiddles Boring? | 00:19:32 | |
To download the sheet music discussed in today's episode, visit: https://bit.ly/2UD4Pp1 Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: More on Tim Buell:
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| 06 Oct 2020 | Is Music School Worth It? (Reflecting on my College Music Degree) | 00:29:29 | |
As someone with a Bachelor's degree from Belmont University in "Commercial Music Performance" - I wanted to put all my thoughts on "music school" in one place. So here it is. More on me and what I do: Instagram: @timbuell | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | How to Start a Music Career (with Siros Vaziri) | 00:25:36 | |
More Sweetwater #DrumMonth content: https://www.youtube.com/timbuell More on Siros: https://www.sirosvaziri.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 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 18 Feb 2020 | Drummers Play the Same Groove (Hear a Difference)? - feat Stephen Taylor | 00:42:46 | |
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 with your thoughts on the show! @timbuell or @youregoodgetbetterpod on Instagram is where you can find me. | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | Technical Skill vs Emotional Intelligence (with David Zach) | 01:08:10 | |
For more on David: https://www.remedydrive.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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | Do You Listen to Enough Music? | 00:22:10 | |
In my experience, people start playing an instrument because they LOVE music and listen to it all the time. And then, as they begin to study the art of music making...they stop listening to music. Why is that? And are you listening to enough music? Either way - I have two VERY easy exercises that will help you improve your musicianship. More on Tim Buell: Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 05 Jan 2022 | Bryan Carter (Juggling Many Talents and Dealing with Online Hate) | 00:46:42 | |
Bryan and I talk through music, life, and some of the difficult parts of the music industry. Going to Julliard, balancing art and making a living, juggling many talents, how the music industry has evolved, racism in the music industry, dealing with hate online, and more. More on Bryan: https://www.bryancartermusic.com/ More on Tim Buell: Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | The Song Doesn't Need Your EGO (with Lee Smith) | 01:03:13 | |
More on Lee: https://www.instagram.com/leesmithmixer 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 29 Oct 2019 | Networking, Music College?, and Getting Paid to Tour | 00:17:10 | |
How do you network in a new town? Is music college worth it? How can I get paid to tour? All that and more on today's show! | |||
| 24 Sep 2019 | Ep. 19 - Get More Done (Organization and Efficiency Tips) | 00:35:21 | |
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 | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | What's Missing in Music (with Cymbal Craftsman Paul Francis) | 00:58:29 | |
For more info on Paul, check out his cymbals: https://bit.ly/3CzFOyK You can reach Paul directly by emailing paul@cymbalcraftsman.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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 19 May 2020 | Make Your Drums Sound Better (with David from HRME podcast) | 01:25:56 | |
If you want to check out more on David, visit: https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com And check out his new podcast: https://www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/Podcast | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | Your Mount Rushmore of Drummers (with Scott Pellegrom) | 00:23:54 | |
More Sweetwater #DrumMonth content: https://www.youtube.com/timbuell More on Siros: https://www.scottpellegrom.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 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Top 3 Uses for the Roland SPD-SX | 00:07:57 | |
To download my free SPD-SX kit layouts: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/spdsx Check out my SPD-SX mini course (with 50 SPD-SX samples included): https://www.timbuellmusic.com/spd-sx-course/ 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 12 Nov 2019 | Sci-Fi and Drums: Part 2 (with Joseph Arrington) | 01:24:04 | |
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 | |||
| 04 Jun 2019 | Ep. 4: Benny Greb Interview (part 1) | 00:57:52 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Nov 2019 | JAZZ (comping, soloing, and quintuplets) | 00:18:15 | |
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 | |||
| 01 Sep 2021 | The Dangers of Absolutes in Music (with Dan Bailey) | 00:46:13 | |
For more on Dan: https://linktr.ee/drichardbailey Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: More on Tim Buell: | |||
| 18 Jun 2019 | Ep. 5 - Benny Greb Interview (part 2) | 01:08:34 | |
Benny Greb is a fantastic drummer and educator. In this conversation we talk about all things drums, music, and live. More from Benny: 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. | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Deeper Music from Learning History (with Jake Reed) | 01:11:14 | |
More on Jake: https://jakereedmusic.com/ More on Tim Buell: Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 25 Jun 2019 | Ep. 6 - Can You Guess The Drummer? (drum trivia part 1) | 00:21:49 | |
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! | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Ringy Drums vs Dead Drums | 00:15:22 | |
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | I LOVE Sugar Percussion Drums (aka Jefferson) | 00:53:03 | |
For more on Sugar Percussion drums (which I personally do believe are the best drums in the world): https://www.sugarpercussion.com/ Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: More on Tim Buell: | |||
| 15 Sep 2020 | Letting Creativity Lead (with Caleb Crosby) | 01:22:26 | |
For more on Caleb: Instagram: @caleb_crosby and @TBSHAKEDOWN http://www.tylerbryantandtheshakedown.com/ For free drum-nerd lessons/transcriptions/etc visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Did I WASTE 20 YEARS Trying to "Go Pro"? | 00:19:30 | |
When I was 10 years old I always had the question: "what did my drum heroes sound like at MY AGE?" In trying to pursue answering that question, I ended up unpacking what exactly I've been chasing the last 20 years trying to become a "professional musician". Watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/7lcltWvkLH0 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Make Music that IMPACTS People (with Terry Hsieh) | 01:12:43 | |
For more on Terry: https://www.terryhsieh.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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | Can you actually practice improvising? (with Mark Guiliana) | 00:57:55 | |
Today on the show we have the LEGENDARY Mark Guiliana. In this episdoe we cover a TON of different topics:
For more on Mark: https://www.markguiliana.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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | How to Quiet Your Mind on Stage (with Jordan Rose) | 01:03:01 | |
For more on Jordan: https://www.jordanrosedrums.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 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 16 May 2019 | Ep. 2 - Dennis Chambers Interview | 00:14:32 | |
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. | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | 5 Mistakes Drummers Make Recording from Home | 00:11:12 | |
More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 01 Sep 2020 | Juan "Carlito" Mendoza | 01:05:29 | |
For more on Juan "Carlito" Mendoza: Instagram: @juancarlitomendoza For free drum-nerd lessons/transcriptions/etc visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions | |||
| 02 Jul 2019 | Ep. 7 - Can You Guess The Drummer? (drum trivia part 2) | 00:20:53 | |
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 drummer. | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 | Electronic Drums: 5 'pro tips' (no one else will tell you) | 00:15:24 | |
For more on the courses mentioned in this episode: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/spd-sx-course 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 14 Apr 2021 | How to Practice Better (for more progress in your drumming) | 00:21:35 | |
| 17 Jul 2024 | Drum Recording...the Easy Way (with Eric Proctor) | 00:55:07 | |
For info on my drum recording course: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/product/recording More info on Eric: https://www.instagram.com/ericproctordrums/ 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | Steve Goold Interview (Owl City, Sara Bareilles, Ben Rector) | 01:17:00 | |
For more on Steve Goold: https://www.thedrumlibrary.com Instagram: @stevegoold For more on Tim and this podcast: Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod | |||
| 19 Nov 2019 | Are Drum Samples BAD? | 00:19:03 | |
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?
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| 06 Nov 2024 | Content Creation vs Musicians | 00:27:11 | |
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | 2 Insane Crossover Drum Fills | 00:11:37 | |
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: 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
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| 20 Mar 2024 | Drum Lessons for YOU (1 slot left...) | 00:05:35 | |
To check out the private lesson bundle sale, visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/privatelesson-sale/ | |||
| 12 May 2021 | Broken Drums, Affordable Mics, and "Networking" | 00:33:24 | |
| 17 Apr 2024 | Let's Hang Out (at a Masterclass) | 00:02:51 | |
I'm doing a masterclass at the end of this month and would LOVE to see you there:
To purchase in-person tickets or live stream access to this masterclass, visit: https://timbuellmasterclass.rsvpify.com | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | How to Make a Drum Fill (out of any basic rhythm) | 00:12:25 | |
To download the sheet music for free: https://bit.ly/3KgznT5 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | Using Critiques as Fuel (with Petar Janjic) | 00:51:13 | |
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv
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| 25 Sep 2024 | Dealing with Clients (even the crazy ones) as a Freelance Musician | 00:38:55 | |
For a course on negotiating pay, how to get gigs, running backing tracks, and more: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/product/lgftwm-version2/ 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | How to Hear Music Better (critical listening exercises) | 00:17:33 | |
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| 29 Nov 2023 | Touring Horror Stories (with Brandon Hays) | 00:49:11 | |
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: For More on Brandon Hays: 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 | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | The Art of "Team" Is Dying (with Chris Coleman) | 01:02:07 | |
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:
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 10 Nov 2020 | State of the (Podcast) Union | 00:05:05 | |
New episodes of the show return on January 5th, 2021. Until then - stay subscribed, share the show with your friends, AND most importantly... I would love to hear from you on what topics and guests you'd want to listen to on the show. Send me a message with your thoughts for the upcoming shows: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/podcast | |||
| 18 May 2022 | Defying Musical Expectations (with Mason Self) | 00:50:11 | |
For more on Mason: http://www.masonself.com/ More on Tim Buell: Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | GEAR: Expensive instruments = better music? | 00:20:21 | |
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| 18 Oct 2023 | How to Practice Drums | 00:15:52 | |
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: 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 | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | JP Bouvet (Creativity, Freedom, and Flow on the Drums) | 01:11:02 | |
JP Bouvet and I get DEEP into creativity and unique expression on the drums. We also chat about Rhythmbot.app, creativity, individuality, freedom, and flow on the drums. More on JP: https://www.jpbouvetmusic.com/ More on Tim Buell: Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 16 Jun 2020 | Finding Common Ground (with Hubert Payne) | 01:08:11 | |
| 27 Mar 2024 | How to Make Money As a Musician | 00:42:37 | |
To download my income spreadsheet, invoice template, and other free resources, visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/career/ 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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| 23 Jun 2020 | Does Social Media Help Your Music Career? | 00:24:07 | |
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 | |||