Straight off the back of an appearance on Blue Peter, Nandi presents us with this fantastic book about drumming.
A beginner's guide to drumming, with secrets from world-famous musician Nandi Bushell.
Age range: 6+
Written by Nandi Bushell; illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier
Let me tell you a secret: drumming is magic.
I love that I can express myself through drumming. Everything about it makes me really happy!
Drumming has changed my life in so many ways.
Now I'm here to share the magic of drumming with you, too...
Learn how Nandi Bushell, the young drummer who has played with the Foo Fighters at Wembley, discovered drumming when she was just five years old. She shares how she plays - from the simple drumming beats she first learned to drum rolls, fills and backbeats - and offers insider tips and sage advice for young fans around the world.
Packed with step-by-step skills and oozing with passion, these little handbooks are for any young reader who loves life.
This practical biographical handbook is perfect for children aged 6+
· This book is a joy-filled introduction to the art of drumming
· Written by world-renowned drumming sensation and social media star, Nandi Bushell
· Includes step-by-step instructions to key drumming techniques
· Features explanatory exercises of basic and advanced drum beats
With fun-filled, engaging illustrations from Andrea Stegmaier, and in the words of Nandi Bushell herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life's passion.
This book is in an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.
At 13 years old NANDI BUSHELL has already performed on some of the biggest stages in music, from Wembley Stadium and The O2 Arena in London to The Forum in Los Angeles. Nandi has been fortunate to have had some of the best mentors in the business, jamming with the likes of Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters and Nirvana), Lenny Kravitz, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys), Roger Taylor (Queen), Anderson Paak and Nile Rogers. In 2020, during the Covid pandemic, her drum battle with Dave Grohl got millions of views and worldwide coverage. Nandi also writes and records her own music.
ANDREA STEGMAIER is an illustrator and architect. She lives with her family in a tiny town-house in Stuttgart, a busy city in Germany. She draws a lot. She draws digital and traditional, straight lines and wonky lines, serious and funny things, animals and people, houses and plants, anything and everything. When she is not drawing, Andrea can be found in her little garden or exploring the world with her family. There is so much to see and learn when you look closely enough.
