Christin Neddens

Christin Neddens' Creative Flow

With her mini-workouts, Christin Neddens has captivated the global drumming community on social media. Now, her first book is finally here! Creative Flow brings together effective workouts and proven practice strategies for the entire drum set—and the whole body—in a compact, well-structured format.It also introduces Christin’s unique Creative Flow Practice Routine, a tailored guide to building a sustainable practice routine and achieving continuous progress on the drums. After a brief introduction covering essential concepts and materials, it’s straight to the action! Four chapters, packed with hands-on exercises and concepts, are designed to take your drumming to the next level:

1. Essentials , Hands in Motion – 40 compact workouts to build precision, speed, and power: perfect as daily warm-ups or for ongoing technical development.

2. Coordination , Mastering Balance – Hand-foot combinations designed to improve mobility, synchronization, and independence: leading to smoother, more controlled playing.

3. Feel & Groove , Solid Time Flow – Groove-based exercises across different subdivisions—from eighth notes to triplets, quintuplets, and sextuplets: enhancing coordination, time feel, and reading skills.

4. Creativity , Three Stages to Develop a Melodic Solo – Learn how to develop musical and expressive solos from short phrases: the perfect foundation for confident and dynamic drumming in any style.

Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced drummer, or somewhere in between, this book will help you make your practice time not only more effective but also more inspiring.

Dive in, explore new ideas—experience your Creative Flow!



Bio:

Christin Neddens is an internationally active drummer and composer based in Hamburg, Germany. She studied in Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States under renowned mentors such as Peter Erskine, Aaron Serfaty, Jeff Hamilton, Heinz Lichius, Steve Altenberg, Ralph Peterson Jr., and Holger Nell. Her performance career has taken her to major festivals, including the Big Band Festival Imatra (Finland), the Standard Bank Jazz Festival (South Africa), and the Port Townsend Jazz Festival (USA). She has performed with artists such as Nils Landgren, Helge Schneider, and Mitch Ryder and has toured extensively across China, India, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. With appearances on major German TV shows and a strong presence on social media, she has built a broad and engaged audience, establishing herself as one of the most influential voices in today’s drumming scene. As a sought-after educator, she conducts masterclasses worldwide, develops innovative educational materials, appears as a clinician at leading drum festivals, and is endorsed by some of the most prestigious brands in the music industry.