You're Good. Get Better.

Tim Buell

"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). read less

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Bet on Yourself (with J-Rod Sullivan)

Bet on Yourself (with J-Rod Sullivan)

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 More on J-Rod: https://www.j-rodsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jrodsullivan/ 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

Episodes

Bet on Yourself (with J-Rod Sullivan)

Bet on Yourself (with J-Rod Sullivan)

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 More on J-Rod: https://www.j-rodsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jrodsullivan/ 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

Let's Hang Out (at a Masterclass)

Let's Hang Out (at a Masterclass)

I'm doing a masterclass at the end of this month and would LOVE to see you there: What: Masterclass Performance/Teaching "Unlocking Creativity and Finding Your Unique Sound"When: April 29th, 2024 at 6:00 pmLocation: Garden Groove Studios (146 Piedmont Ave Nashville, TN 37216)Tickets: In-Person $15 (limited to 20 slots!)Online Live Stream Access $10 To purchase in-person tickets or live stream access to this masterclass, visit: https://timbuellmasterclass.rsvpify.com

Top 3 Uses for the Roland SPD-SX

Top 3 Uses for the Roland SPD-SX

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: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

How to Make Money As a Musician

How to Make Money As a Musician

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: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Drum Lessons for YOU (1 slot left...)

Drum Lessons for YOU (1 slot left...)

To check out the private lesson bundle sale, visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/privatelesson-sale/

ZERO TALENT Tricks for Better Musicianship (feat. Dennis Leeflang)

ZERO TALENT Tricks for Better Musicianship (feat. Dennis Leeflang)

More on Dennis: https://www.dennisleeflang.com/shophttps://www.instagram.com/dennisleeflang/ 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

3 Bass Drum Exercises (for faster kick drum speed)

3 Bass Drum Exercises (for faster kick drum speed)

Download the sheet music for this lesson here: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/3-foot-speed-exercises Watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/W6RkfbGb7rY 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

The Song Doesn't Need Your EGO (with Lee Smith)

The Song Doesn't Need Your EGO (with Lee Smith)

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: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

My Embarassing Musical Moments

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

Using Critiques as Fuel (with Petar Janjic)

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

The MYTH about Drum Dampening

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

What "Flow" Feels Like On An Instrument

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

Touring Horror Stories (with Brandon Hays)

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

MUSICIANS: Follow Through is KEY

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

I Drove a Tour Bus the WRONG WAY on the Interstate

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

How to Practice Drums

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

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

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

Solving a Sonic Mystery (The "Goldeneye" Sound)

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

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

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

2 Insane Crossover Drum Fills

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