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541 - Tim Buell: Home Recording Insights, The Importance of Communication, What “Raw Tracks” Really Means

541 - Tim Buell: Home Recording Insights, The Importance of Communication, What “Raw Tracks” Really Means

Update: 2025-10-23
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Tim Buell is a Nashville-based drummer who has toured with several artists like Michael W. Smith (three time Grammy winner, 45 Dove awards), Cody Fry (two time Grammy nominated), Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Jerrod Niemann, Remedy Drive, and many others.


He also 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, Stanton Moore, and many others.


To view his transcriptions, learn more about lessons, or download free drumming resources - visit his website: https://www.timbuellmusic.com


Email - timbuellmusic@gmail.com


Podcast - https://www.timbuellmusic.com/podcast


Instagram/TikTok - @timbuell


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/timplaysdrums


In this episode, Tim talks about:



  •     Building community in the drumming world

  •     Basing decisions on your own desires

  •     Having a healthy relationship with your instrument

  •     Graduating from drummer to musician who plays drums

  •     The importance of communication

  •     Learning to record yourself one mic at a time

  •     What the term “raw tracks” really means

  •     Assigning value to your work




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⁠⁠Here's our Homepage

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541 - Tim Buell: Home Recording Insights, The Importance of Communication, What “Raw Tracks” Really Means

541 - Tim Buell: Home Recording Insights, The Importance of Communication, What “Raw Tracks” Really Means

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