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

GEAR: Expensive instruments = better music? 29.09.2021

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Are Your Paradiddles Boring? 15.09.2021

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: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell  

The Dangers of Absolutes in Music (with Dan Bailey) 01.09.2021

For more on Dan: https://linktr.ee/drichardbailey Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell

The World of Home Studio Recording (with Andrew Galucki) 25.08.2021

Me and Andrew (song writer, session musician, business owner) talk about the world of remote recording, or "home recording sessions". More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Nashville For Hire Website: https://bit.ly/3yKaMzC Andrew's Music: https://bit.ly/3m0yV1v Middle Class Musician Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3CEx9Zw  

How to Hear Music Better (critical listening exercises) 18.08.2021

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Phone Screen Time = BAD 04.08.2021

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: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell

3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Timing (and Groove) 21.07.2021

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Success in Music = Teaching Yourself (with Phoebe Katis) 07.07.2021

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: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell More on Phoebe: https://linktr.ee/phoebekatis

Are you REALLY listening? (Critical listening and the music of Mad Men) 23.06.2021

Today is the first installment of a new "critical listening" series I want to do every now-and-then on the podcast. Matt O'Donnell and I are going to dive DEEP into the music of Mad Men, and analyze it from a musician's perspective. Even if you've never seen the show, this conversation should still give you insight on nerdy music stuff. Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membersh...

Drum Set Audition Tips, Drum Ergonomics, and Tips for Mixing Drums 09.06.2021

For more on Tim: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod

Is Music a Competition? (feat. Tim Baltes) 26.05.2021

Today on the show we have Tim Baltes! He is a killer drummer and an even better human. Here are a few of the topics we chat about in this episode: - Is music/drumming a competition? - How do you find your unique voice on an instrument? - What should you charge for your art? - Social media and drumming For more on Tim Baltes: https://www.timbaltes.com https://www.instagram.com/timbofromkeno/ https:...

Broken Drums, Affordable Mics, and "Networking" 12.05.2021

  For more on Tim: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod  

How to Practice Better (for more progress in your drumming) 14.04.2021

For more on Tim: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod

Working with Your Drumming Heroes (with Ross Rothero-Bourge) 31.03.2021

Today I'm chatting with Ross Rothero-Bourge, a fantastic audio engineer who works at Cube Recording in the UK as well as mixes many of the videos produced by Vic Firth and Zildjian. We discuss the realities of working in the music industry, as well as what it is like to finally work with some of your drumming heroes. For more on Ross: https://www.instagram.com/ross_the_sound_guy https://www.youtub...

How to Drum Solo 17.03.2021

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: https://www.ti...

STOP Trying to Be Cool 03.03.2021

  For more on Tim and this podcast: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod  

Aaron Sterling Interview 16.02.2021

To check out the official Aaron Sterling transcription book, visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/sterloid Aaron Sterling is one of the most in-demand drummers of the last decade. He's played on albums for John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Goo Goo Dolls, Maren Morris, and many others. For more on Aaron: https://aaronsterling.com/ Follow Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbuell https://www.inst...

5 Albums You Should Listen To (Brian Blade, ?uestlove, and more) 03.02.2021

For more on Tim and this podcast: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod

Steve Goold Interview (Owl City, Sara Bareilles, Ben Rector) 20.01.2021

For more on Steve Goold: https://www.thedrumlibrary.com Instagram: @stevegoold For more on Tim and this podcast: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod

Drumming, Mental Health, and More (What 2020 Taught Me) 05.01.2021

This episode starts with some housekeeping about the new schedule for the show moving forward. As well as a preview of who's lined up for the show in the coming weeks. After the housekeeping I unpack a few things that 2020 taught me that might help us all with music, drumming, mental health, and work/life balance moving forward. Find me @timbuell or @youregoodgetbetterpod on Instagram - I'd love t...

State of the (Podcast) Union 10.11.2020

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

Is Music School Worth It? (Reflecting on my College Music Degree) 06.10.2020

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: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell

#1 Skill Drummers Need: Internal Dynamics 22.09.2020

There are SO many drum lessons on the planet - and most I've found are about exercises, fills, technical things that can be written on a page. But what about "groove"? What about "feel"? What about "touch"? These are the topics that REALLY separate a "good" drummer from a "great" drummer. That is what I want to talk about today - "internal dynamics" and how they can improve your touch and sound on...

Letting Creativity Lead (with Caleb Crosby) 15.09.2020

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

Your Brain is a Parachute (with Dom Famularo) 08.09.2020

For more on Dom Famularo: https://www.domfamularo.com/ For free drum-nerd lessons/transcriptions/etc visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions

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