by timbuellmusic@gmail.com | Lesson
Running backing tracks at a gig or for a rehearsal can be a HUGE task. But the fact is, as people are relying on electronic sounds to produce music, backing tracks are becoming a normal part of live shows. So having some kind of set up to run tracks for a live show is...
by timbuellmusic@gmail.com | Transcription
Benny Greb | #VFjams Live Transcription Working on the “VFjams Live” project with Vic Firth has been such an honor. I’ve gotten to transcribe and work with some of my favorite drummers on planet Earth. Each transcription has been so challenging, fun,...
by timbuellmusic@gmail.com | Lesson
Practice. We all have to do it. But what should we do during practice time? I get asked about practice ALL THE TIME and because of that, I figured I would break down my thought process on how I practice. Before you get started, you should know the #1 rule of...
by timbuellmusic@gmail.com | Transcription
Ulysses Owens Jr. | Transcriptions | 2 of My Favorite Solos Ulysses Owens Jr. is one of my favorite drummers. His playing is extremely technically proficient and his speed is out of this world. However, even with all his technical finesse – the music never seems...
by timbuellmusic@gmail.com | Lesson, Product Review
Recording drums is DIFFICULT. You have to be an expert at: technology, computers, microphone knowledge, running cables and…oh. Playing drums. I am on a never-ending journey of improving my recording chops. Because of that, I’ve decided to document some of...