By Nandi Bushell (author) , Andrea Stegmaier (illustrator) Part of the Life Changing Magic series
"A brilliant introduction to drumming and a lot more besides."
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What a remarkable young person Nandi Bushell is. She fell in love with drumming at just five years old, inspired by old film clip of The Beatles – she could see how much Ringo enjoyed it. She got a toy drumkit, broke it after too much drumming and persuaded her (equally remarkable in my view) parents to buy her a real one. Ten years on, she’s played onstage at the Forum in Los Angeles and at Wembley Stadium.
Her book is much more than a biography though, it’s a very clear, step by step guide to playing the drums for young people, practical, easy to follow, filled with tips and hints, and thoroughly inspiring. Nandi’s enthusiasm and positive approach to life shines through on every page and if this doesn’t encourage young people to take up drumming (though it undoubtedly will), it will make them approach other things in their lives with the same determination and optimism.
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.
Complete the series with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley in The Life-changing Magic of Chess , world champion Sky Brown in The Life-changing Magic of Skateboarding , and social media sensation baker Joy Wilson in The Life-changing Magic of Baking.
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 N ir vana), 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.
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Let me tell you a secret: drumming is magic. I love that I can express myself through drumming.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Music, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming was written by Nandi Bushell and published by Magic Cat Publishing
The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming has 39 pages
Yes it is part of Life Changing Magic series
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