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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Latest episode

Jul 23, 2025

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Episodes

Read the Room (to get better at music) 26.07.2023

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 t...

Musical Clichés are...Good? (Making Music with Humans, Pt. 1) 12.07.2023

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

Will Drum Cover Videos Get You Sued? (music copyright 101) 28.06.2023

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

Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information, and more) 14.06.2023

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....

Leave People Wanting MORE (with Billy Ashbaugh) 31.05.2023

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/3ExTvw...

Q&A (plug-ins, practice, gigging and more)! 17.05.2023

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 p...

Ringy Drums vs Dead Drums 03.05.2023

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

Let's Talk Backing Tracks (everything you need to know) 19.04.2023

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 ou...

Get Out of Your Head (with Mike Dawson) 05.04.2023

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...

Battling Perfectionism (with Kristen Rogers) 22.03.2023

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 educatio...

The Art of "Team" Is Dying (with Chris Coleman) 08.03.2023

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...

Get Back to WHY YOU STARTED (Live from Nelson's Drum Shop) 22.02.2023

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...

Can you actually practice improvising? (with Mark Guiliana) 08.02.2023

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...

Blushda (Drum Fill I stole from Vinnie, Tony, and Sucherman) 25.01.2023

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 t...

Benny Greb (Groove, Practice, Communication, and MORE) 11.01.2023

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...

I Was Nominated for a Grammy (what I learned from it) 04.01.2023

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...

Getting Gigs Through Instagram (feat. Derrick Sepnio) 14.12.2022

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...

Repurpose Your Old Drum Fills (for more creativity) 30.11.2022

To download the sheet music for FREE: https://bit.ly/3MbQ1mf 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/3Ex...

Technical Skill vs Emotional Intelligence (with David Zach) 16.11.2022

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

Make Music that IMPACTS People (with Terry Hsieh) 02.11.2022

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

Did I WASTE 20 YEARS Trying to "Go Pro"? 19.10.2022

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/3r...

FIXING My FIRST Session (Remote Drum Recording) 05.10.2022

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: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on m...

Do You Even NEED Rudiments or Notation? (with Lina Anderberg) 21.09.2022

Today Lina and I talk about: How to keep up with the modern music industry Tips for practicing Learning drums without "formal training" The ability to read music as a professional musician Whether you "need" rudiments or not How to learn and grow YOUR sound on the drums How to post on social media without destroying your mental health More on Lina: https://www.instagram.com/linaanderberg To suppor...

How to Make a Drum Fill (out of any basic rhythm) 07.09.2022

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

What's Missing in Music (with Cymbal Craftsman Paul Francis) 24.08.2022

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: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to c...

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