January 27, 2023

Tim Buell: Tactics for High Performance | How to Prepare Like an Athlete, Adapting to AI, Optimizing Your Workflows & Minimizing Distractions

1 hour 55 minutes

You may know our next guest from his online educational videos and plethora of drum transcriptions that have taken the industry by storm. We were thrilled to sit down with Nashville-based drummer, Tim Buell, in this jam-packed, nearly 2-hour long conversation spanning a wide range of informative and valuable topics. We discuss the parallels between high-performing athletes and preparing for the gig, what AI means for creatives, how to be present, and ways to optimize your workflows for optimal efficiency. We hope you enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Music Lab Nashville
https://nashville.musiclab.co

Connect with Tim:
Website: https://www.timbuellmusic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbuell
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timbuell
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timplaysdrums
Podcast: https://www.youregoodgetbetterpod.com

Music Featured in this Episode:
Remedy Drive - 'The Sides of the North
https://www.instagram.com/remedydrive/

'Born Wild'

About Tim:
Tim is a Nashville-based drummer who has toured with several artists (Cody Fry, Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Jerrod Niemann, Remedy Drive) and records drums for clients all over the world from his home studio and other Nashville-based studios. In 2022, Tim received his first Latin Grammy nomination for his work on the album Alfa Y Omega by Athenas.

In addition to touring and recording, Tim is passionate about creating educational resources through courses and eBooks (available at his website) and maintains a roster of private students virtually through Zoom and in-person at his studio in Nashville.

Tim has also spent many years transcribing drum parts from iconic songs and drum solos and his transcriptions have been featured by Zildjian, Vic Firth, Drummerworld, and the Percussive Arts Society. He has created educational resources with Benny Greb, Ash Soan, Aaron Sterling, Aaron Spears, and many others.

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded December 2022 in Nashville, TN

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