Tim Buell

You're Good. Get Better.

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"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).

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Tim Buell

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2,261 days later. 23.07.2025 19:33

Alright, I kept saying I started the podcast 10 years ago...it's been like. 6.5. Either way, here's the link to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/44G87JL Let's stay in touch via YouTube or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbuell

Sungazer, Touring Chaos, and YouTube (with Shawn Crowder) 21.05.2025 1:17:21

Visit Sweetwater via the link to enter this month's giveaway for your chance to win a copy of Ableton Live 12: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LJMa5 More on Shawn: https://www.shawncrowder.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 p...

Commit and FIX in the Moment (with Aaron Sterling) 07.05.2025 53:52

To enter the Sweetwater giveaway for this month: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LJMa5 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

Managing Burnout and Stress (with Bryson Nelson) 23.04.2025 1:03:55

Visit Sweetwater via the link to enter this month's giveaway for your chance to win a FREE Vic Firth drum rug: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LJMa5 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...

Drumming for Phil Collins (with Chester Thompson) 09.04.2025 1:00:21

How to Get Gigs and Stay Booked (with Stanton Moore) 26.03.2025 1:02:32

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:/...

Secrets for Nailing Big Gigs (with Brian Frasier-Moore) 12.03.2025 1:06:05

To enter this month's Sweetwater giveaway (set of Zildjian cymbals): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LJMa5 For more on Brian: https://www.bfmworld.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...

Drumming for Lizzy McAlpine (with Remy Morritt) 26.02.2025 1:07:57

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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Drumming at the Golden Globes (with Adam Alesi) 12.02.2025 1:06:24

For more on Adam: https://www.adamalesimusic.com https://www.instagram.com/loudestdrums 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes...

The Worst MYTH About Snare Drums 29.01.2025 14:33

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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Music (and Drum) Trends of 2025 15.01.2025 32:58

Secrets of Remote Recording (with Kyle May) 01.01.2025 58:26

For more on Kyle May: https://www.kylewmay.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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

5 Musical Lessons 2024 Taught Me 18.12.2024 34:33

As mentioned in the episode, if you want to take a listen to some of the projects I worked on this year - here's the playlist: https://spoti.fi/49DKNgv 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind...

How to Quiet Your Mind on Stage (with Jordan Rose) 04.12.2024 1:03:01

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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3Ex...

Finding Your Voice in Any Musical Situation (with Madden Klass) 20.11.2024 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvw...

Content Creation vs Musicians 06.11.2024 27:11

Electronic Drums: 5 'pro tips' (no one else will tell you) 23.10.2024 15:24

For more on the courses mentioned in this episode: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/spd-sx-course 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist...

Apps You Need as a Musician (and ones to avoid) 09.10.2024 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind...

Dealing with Clients (even the crazy ones) as a Freelance Musician 25.09.2024 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on...

Networking and Navigating Clients (with Dre Energy) 11.09.2024 1:01:19

More on Dre: https://www.instagram.com/dreenergy 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv

Drummers You Should Know 28.08.2024 27:17

To listen to the drummers and songs mentioned in this episode: https://spoti.fi/3zOeeKB 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes o...

The Music Industry and Social Media (with Wiktoria Bialic) 14.08.2024 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti....

Hybrid Drum Setups (Acoustic + Electronic Drums) 31.07.2024 8:58

For my SPD-SX sample pack: https://bit.ly/4daKAll 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvw...

Drum Recording...the Easy Way (with Eric Proctor) 17.07.2024 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: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Pla...

Faster Hand Speed On the Drums (3 Workouts) 03.07.2024 17:09

To download the free sheet music for this episode: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/hand-speed More info on the Subdivision Pyramid: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/product/subdivision-pyramid/ 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: http://d...