Explore every episode of the podcast You're Good. Get Better.
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| How to Get Gigs and Stay Booked (with Stanton Moore) | 26 Mar 2025 | 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 | |||
| Secrets for Nailing Big Gigs (with Brian Frasier-Moore) | 12 Mar 2025 | 01:06:05 | |
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.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| Content Creation vs Musicians | 06 Nov 2024 | 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 | |||
| Phone Screen Time = BAD | 04 Aug 2021 | 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: | |||
| 3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Timing (and Groove) | 21 Jul 2021 | 00:16:35 | |
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| Success in Music = Teaching Yourself (with Phoebe Katis) | 07 Jul 2021 | 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 | |||
| Are you REALLY listening? (Critical listening and the music of Mad Men) | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:45:04 | |
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 membership with this link: More on Tim Buell: More on Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattodonnell | |||
| Drum Set Audition Tips, Drum Ergonomics, and Tips for Mixing Drums | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:31:56 | |
| Is Music a Competition? (feat. Tim Baltes) | 26 May 2021 | 01:33:40 | |
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.instagram.com/timbofromkeno/ https://slouxrecordingco.bandcamp.com/ More on Tim Buell: https://www.instagram.com/timbuell
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| Broken Drums, Affordable Mics, and "Networking" | 12 May 2021 | 00:33:24 | |
| How to Practice Better (for more progress in your drumming) | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:21:35 | |
| Working with Your Drumming Heroes (with Ross Rothero-Bourge) | 31 Mar 2021 | 01:00:52 | |
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.youtube.com/rossthesoundguy For more on Tim: Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod
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| How to Drum Solo | 17 Mar 2021 | 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 | |||
| Electronic Drums: 5 'pro tips' (no one else will tell you) | 23 Oct 2024 | 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 | |||
| STOP Trying to Be Cool | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:16:17 | |
For more on Tim and this podcast: Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod
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| Aaron Sterling Interview | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:53:26 | |
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: Follow Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbuell https://www.instagram.com/youregoodgetbetterpod | |||
| 5 Albums You Should Listen To (Brian Blade, ?uestlove, and more) | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:14:14 | |
For more on Tim and this podcast: Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod | |||
| Steve Goold Interview (Owl City, Sara Bareilles, Ben Rector) | 20 Jan 2021 | 01:17:00 | |
For more on Steve Goold: https://www.thedrumlibrary.com Instagram: @stevegoold For more on Tim and this podcast: Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod | |||
| Drumming, Mental Health, and More (What 2020 Taught Me) | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:32:19 | |
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 to hear from you! | |||
| State of the (Podcast) Union | 10 Nov 2020 | 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 | |||
| Is Music School Worth It? (Reflecting on my College Music Degree) | 06 Oct 2020 | 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 | |||
| #1 Skill Drummers Need: Internal Dynamics | 22 Sep 2020 | 00:19:26 | |
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 the drums - which will translate to your playing becoming "groovier" and better drummer in almost every way. | |||
| Letting Creativity Lead (with Caleb Crosby) | 15 Sep 2020 | 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 | |||
| Your Brain is a Parachute (with Dom Famularo) | 08 Sep 2020 | 00:53:35 | |
For more on Dom Famularo: For free drum-nerd lessons/transcriptions/etc visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions | |||
| Apps You Need as a Musician (and ones to avoid) | 09 Oct 2024 | 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 | |||
| Juan "Carlito" Mendoza | 01 Sep 2020 | 01:05:29 | |
For more on Juan "Carlito" Mendoza: Instagram: @juancarlitomendoza For free drum-nerd lessons/transcriptions/etc visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions | |||
| Linear Drumming, How Many Drums Do You Need, And More... | 25 Aug 2020 | 00:18:23 | |
Today I answer more of your questions from Instagram (you can find me @timbuell). Today we are talking about linear drumming, how many drums you should own, what mics to use when recording, and more. For free drum-nerd lessons/transcriptions/etc visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions | |||
| How I Notate/Transcribe Drum Solos and Grooves | 18 Aug 2020 | 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/ | |||
| Creating from the "Grey" In Life (with Daniella Mason) | 11 Aug 2020 | 01:10:35 | |
Daniella Mason is one of my all-time favorite musical artists and in this episode we discuss a range of topics: her recent sabbatical from work, creating art from the "grey" in life, and how to find your own voice as an artist. For more on Daniella you can find her music on any streaming platform or at these places: https://www.daniellamason.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellamason | |||
| Live Drumming vs "The Record" (How to adapt parts when playing live) | 04 Aug 2020 | 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 | |||
| Putting Life Into Perspective (with Brandon Combs) | 21 Jul 2020 | 00:55:52 | |
Brandon Combs has drummed with Leon Bridges, John Legend, Moses Sumney, and many more. More on Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/b_combz | |||
| Hobbies Make Your Music Interesting (with Eman) | 14 Jul 2020 | 01:06:29 | |
| Should You Move to Nashville to Pursue Music? | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:28:32 | |
I get asked some version of this question ALL the time, "should I move to Nashville to become a professional musician?" Let's get into it... More on me: https://www.instagram.com/timbuell https://www.youtube.com/timbuell
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| Drums, Whiskey, and NBA (Instagram Q&A) | 30 Jun 2020 | 00:28:13 | |
You all submitted questions via Instagram...here are the answers. More on me: https://www.instagram.com/timbuell | |||
| Does Social Media Help Your Music Career? | 23 Jun 2020 | 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 | |||
| Dealing with Clients (even the crazy ones) as a Freelance Musician | 25 Sep 2024 | 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 | |||
| Finding Common Ground (with Hubert Payne) | 16 Jun 2020 | 01:08:11 | |
| Developing Better Feel and Touch on the Drums (with Dimitri Fantini) | 26 May 2020 | 00:37:05 | |
More on Dimitri here: https://www.dimitrifantini.com/ | |||
| Make Your Drums Sound Better (with David from HRME podcast) | 19 May 2020 | 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 | |||
| Finding Your Voice (with Ulysses Owens Jr.) | 12 May 2020 | 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/ | |||
| Learning the drums...without any drums. | 28 Apr 2020 | 00:19:08 | |
There are many times where you might WANT to play your drums, but you just can't. Here are 5 ways you can get better at the drums without being at your drum kit. Download the list and visit all the links I mention in today's episode here: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/isolation | |||
| Talent vs 'Your Network' (what REALLY makes a successful music career?) | 14 Apr 2020 | 01:10:40 | |
What makes a successful music career? Is it how talented you are? Or is it the "people you know"? That's exactly what Brandon Harrington (from the Surviving the Music Industry Podcast) and I chat about today. More on Brandon and the SMI Podcast: @SMIpodcast | |||
| What Music School DIDN'T Teach Me (with David Cola) | 07 Apr 2020 | 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 | |||
| What winning a GRAMMY is REALLY like (Seth Bolte) | 24 Mar 2020 | 01:12:15 | |
Seth Bolte is a fantastic bass player and recently won a Grammy for his playing on a Jason Crabb album - but is winning a Grammy really all it's cracked up to be? In our conversation, Seth and I chat about what it is like when our "dreams" actually become realities - and how they often don't happen like we thought they would. For more on Seth you can follow him over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethbolte/ | |||
| You Need a Creative Escape (Metric Deception Pt. 2) | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:16:26 | |
Being a professional musician can sometimes get you VERY burnt out on...music. But, I've been releasing music on Spotify and it has been an amazing "creative escape" for me. Not only have a learned a ton during the process, but it has revitalized my love of music. If you want to listen to Metric Deception, Pt. 2 - you can do that here: https://spoti.fi/2x0k3bE I'd love for you to share the song with anyone who might enjoy it. And please 'save' the song, add it to a playlist, and follow my artist profile. | |||
| Recording and Mixing Drums (with Brody Simpson, Pt. 2) | 03 Mar 2020 | 01:07:37 | |
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). | |||
| Networking and Navigating Clients (with Dre Energy) | 11 Sep 2024 | 01:01:19 | |
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: Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv | |||
| Recording and Mixing Drums (with Brody Simpson, Pt. 1) | 25 Feb 2020 | 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). | |||
| Drummers Play the Same Groove (Hear a Difference)? - feat Stephen Taylor | 18 Feb 2020 | 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. | |||
| Are Chops and Fills "Bad"? | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:24:25 | |
I love drum grooves. I also love drum fills and chops. Can these two things coexist? Personally, I think they can. Drummers seem to debate this A LOT on the internet, so let's get into it. 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. | |||