You're Good. Get Better.
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings"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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Episodes
Do You Even NEED Rudiments or Notation? (with Lina Anderberg)
September 21, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 63.2 MBToday 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 support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh ...
How to Make a Drum Fill (out of any basic rhythm)
September 07, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBTo 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/3ExTvwv
What's Missing in Music (with Cymbal Craftsman Paul Francis)
August 24, 2022 14:13 - 58 minutes - 67.5 MBFor more info on Paul, check out his cymbals: https://bit.ly/3CzFOyK You can reach Paul directly by emailing [email protected] 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
Setting Boundaries and Finding Your Worth (with Dustin Ransom)
August 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBFor more on Dustin: https://www.dustinransom.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
SIMPLE Exercise to Boost Musical Creativity
July 27, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 20.5 MBTo 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
How to Not Be "In Your Head" When Playing (with Camille Bigeault)
July 13, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MBFor more on Camille: https://www.camillebigeault.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
Stop Playing "Patterns", Start Thinking in Melodies
June 29, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 65.9 MBFor more info on group drum lessons: https://bit.ly/3HWk151 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
Deeper Music from Learning History (with Jake Reed)
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBMore on Jake: https://jakereedmusic.com/ More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership 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
5 Mistakes Drummers Make Recording from Home
June 01, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MBMore on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership 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
Defying Musical Expectations (with Mason Self)
May 18, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MBFor more on Mason: http://www.masonself.com/ More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership 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 Music Notation Software Should You Use?
May 04, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 23 MBMore on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership 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
Artfully Disagreeing to Improve (with Tantacrul)
April 13, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 68 MBToday we are chatting with musical composer and UX/UI designer Martin Keary (known on YouTube as Tantacrul). In this episode we chat about: How to artfully disagree and give feedback to work toward improvement DAW design flaws How to focus on the RIGHT thing when improving Why your favorite software still sucks For more on Martin: https://bit.ly/3gkMLaG More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: ...
Why is Kid's Music Terrible (with Tantacrul)
April 13, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 68 MBToday we are chatting with musical composer and UX/UI designer Martin Keary (known on YouTube as Tantacrul). In this episode we chat about: DAW design flaws How to focus on the RIGHT thing when improving Why your favorite software still sucks How to artfully disagree and give feedback For more on Martin: https://bit.ly/3gkMLaG More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu ...
Do You Listen to Enough Music?
March 30, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 26.2 MBIn my experience, people start playing an instrument because they LOVE music and listen to it all the time. And then, as they begin to study the art of music making...they stop listening to music. Why is that? And are you listening to enough music? Either way - I have two VERY easy exercises that will help you improve your musicianship. More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZ...
I'm Going on Tour! (let's hangout)
March 23, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes - 5.42 MBSee all the tour dates at https://www.remedydrive.com If you are in any of the cities I'll be make sure to reach out via Instagram (@timbuell) or contact me https://www.timbuellmusic.com/contact
Drum Meditation Daddy (Tim Baltes RETURNS!)
March 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBTim Baltes returns! The Tims get into: Why I almost quit music Effotless Mastery All the things that make a music career that AREN'T music How do we define our relationship to the drums Why on Earth this episode is called Drum Meditaion Daddy For more on Tim Baltes: https://www.timbaltes.com/ More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify...
Effortless Mastery (practicing less is better)
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBLet's take a deep dive into Kenny Warner's book "Effortless Mastery". We are going to talk about how to achieve musical freedom, problems with current music education, why people stop playing, and why you feel worse about your playing when you hear someone great play. More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past epi...
Playing Drums on Olivia Rodrigo's "deja vu" (with Sterling Laws)
February 16, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 35.8 MBToday we are chatting with Sterling Laws who, among other things, played drums on Olivia Rodrigo's song "deja vu". In this conversation we get a behind the scenes look at what a recording session is like for a song as big as "deja vu" as well as talk about the skills and experience you need to make a living in music. Sterling also drums for a great band called Lo Moon and they have a new album releasing later this month: https://www.lomoonofficial.com/ More on Tim Buell: https://linkt...
The Universal Mind of Bill Evans (from a Drummer's Perspective)
February 02, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 58.6 MBToday I want to analyze the creative process of one of the greatest musical minds ever - Bill Evans. We are going to walk through some of my takeaways from watching "The Universal Mind of Bill Evans" and look into Bill Evans' thoughts on musical creativity and becoming "one" with an instrument. More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to cat...
JP Bouvet (Creativity, Freedom, and Flow on the Drums)
January 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBJP Bouvet and I get DEEP into creativity and unique expression on the drums. We also chat about Rhythmbot.app, creativity, individuality, freedom, and flow on the drums. More on JP: https://www.jpbouvetmusic.com/ More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership 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
Bryan Carter (Juggling Many Talents and Dealing with Online Hate)
January 05, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 53.9 MBBryan and I talk through music, life, and some of the difficult parts of the music industry. Going to Julliard, balancing art and making a living, juggling many talents, how the music industry has evolved, racism in the music industry, dealing with hate online, and more. More on Bryan: https://www.bryancartermusic.com/ More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind P...
Brian.
December 22, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35.8 MBOriginal music and artwork by: Tim Buell More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell
What's Next?
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.8 MBPodcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv Mark your calendars for December 22nd for the release of a special episode of the podcast titled "Brian". To send recommendations for podcast guests and suggest topics you'd like to hear about in upcoming episodes visit this page: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/podcast You can also send your suggestions via DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbuell
Make Music with your Gut (feat. Dan Mayo)
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBFor more on Dan Mayo: https://www.mayodrummer.com/ 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
How to Learn Music Quickly
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 28.8 MBTo watch a full video lesson on this topic and download free templates for making charts, visit this page: https://bit.ly/30aB0Pl 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
What If Your Drumming Isn't Progressing?
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBToday we are talking to one of my private drum students Nadine. We discuss some of the most common issues I see all my students go through, and that I have gone through myself. If you feel like you might benefit from personal feedback on your drumming, then maybe a 1-on-1 Zoom Lesson is the next step: 30 Minute 1-on-1 Zoom Lesson: https://bit.ly/3FZ3kEJ 60 Minute 1-on-1 Zoom Lesson (Save 25% at checkout with code "save25zoom"): https://bit.ly/3FtlMVU More on Nadine: https://yogimd.net/
I LOVE Sugar Percussion Drums (aka Jefferson)
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 63.8 MBFor more on Sugar Percussion drums (which I personally do believe are the best drums in the world): https://www.sugarpercussion.com/ 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
Why You Should Record Yourself
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 37.3 MBRegularly recording yourself can help improve your drumming in SO many ways - so let's talk about it. As mentioned in the episode, my brand new recording course is available here: https://bit.ly/3lUIU81 The first 30 people can use code "recording30off" to save 30%! More on me and my Drum-Nerd stuff: https://linktr.ee/timbuell
Logic Pro vs Pro Tools (which recording software is better?)
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBCheck 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
GEAR: Expensive instruments = better music?
September 29, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 26.4 MBCheck 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
Are Your Paradiddles Boring?
September 15, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 25.4 MBTo 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)
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 56 MBFor 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)
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBMe 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)
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 23.2 MBCheck 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
Phone Screen Time = BAD
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 29.3 MBLet'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)
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 22 MBCheck 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
Success in Music = Teaching Yourself (with Phoebe Katis)
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 32.1 MBPhoebe 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)
June 23, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 54.6 MBToday 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: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell ...
Drum Set Audition Tips, Drum Ergonomics, and Tips for Mixing Drums
June 09, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 39.6 MBFor more on Tim: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod
Is Music a Competition? (feat. Tim Baltes)
May 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBToday 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://slouxrecordingco.bandcamp.com/ More on Tim Buell: https://www.timbuellmusi...
Broken Drums, Affordable Mics, and "Networking"
May 12, 2021 21:51 - 33 minutes - 41.3 MBFor more on Tim: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod
How to Practice Better (for more progress in your drumming)
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 27.8 MBFor more on Tim: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod
Working with Your Drumming Heroes (with Ross Rothero-Bourge)
March 31, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBToday 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: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @t...
How to Drum Solo
March 17, 2021 16:53 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MBPlaying 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.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod
STOP Trying to Be Cool
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 25.4 MBFor more on Tim and this podcast: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod
Aaron Sterling Interview
February 16, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MBTo 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.instagram.com/youregoodgetbetterpod
5 Albums You Should Listen To (Brian Blade, ?uestlove, and more)
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.5 MBFor more on Tim and this podcast: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod
Steve Goold Interview (Owl City, Sara Bareilles, Ben Rector)
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBFor 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)
January 05, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 32.6 MBThis 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
November 10, 2020 05:00 - 5 minutes - 8.88 MBNew 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