Mar Stevens
Oakland,CA
Summary
Experienced and dynamic educator dedicated to cultivating musical talent and empowering students through rhythmic collaboration. Skilled in both music performance and classroom management, I inspire learners to connect with their craft, boosting their drumming skills and confidence in a supportive, growth-focused environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Bantaba Drum Call
Oakland, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Monthly drum classes in Oakland designed for beginners looking to deepen their drumming skills and knowledge.
Teacher
Ontario Canada’s Women’s Drum Camp
, Canada
01.2025 - Current
- A four-day annual drum camp in Ontario, Canada, bringing together 300 women. The camp features instructors from California, Jamaica, and the East Coast, offering a diverse range of drumming styles.
Teacher
Meadows Livingstone Afrocentric Elementary School
San Francisco, CA
01.2019 - Current
- In this curriculum, the children are taught the history of drums, West African rhythms, and the importance of playing with pride and power.
Teacher
Women Drummers International Drum Camp
Oakland, CA
01.2012 - Current
- A four-day annual drum camp for 150 to 200 women, where teachers from around the world gather in Oakland, CA, to educate, inspire, and empower women—whether they are experienced drummers, beginners eager to learn, or seeking healing through drumming.
Teacher
Private students
San Francisco, CA
01.2011 - Current
- The skill level is primarily beginner to intermediate, though it varies based on each student's experience. The classes focus on the meaning of the drum and playing its rhythms to develop a stronger connection with its purpose.
Teacher
Total Rhythm
Alameda, CA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- A 30-week annual drum course focused on technique, developing a deeper connection with the drum, understanding how instruments interact, and learning to play rhythms collaboratively with others.
Education
Associates of Arts - African-American Studies
Laney College
Oakland, CA01.2006
Professional Paralegal Training Program - Law
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA01.1997
Skills
- Music Performance Skills
- Rhythmic arranger
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Live Production Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Classroom management
Performance Groups
- 2024 - Present – Children of Lucy, San Francisco, CA Percussionist for “Children of Lucy” world music band
- 2015 - Present Ensemble leader of the African drum group “Sistahs of the Drum”, Oakland, CA
- 2012-2020 Bateria leader of the women’s Brazilian marching band “Sista Boom”, Oakland, CA
Timeline
Teacher
Bantaba Drum Call
01.2025 - Current
Teacher
Ontario Canada’s Women’s Drum Camp
01.2025 - Current
Teacher
Total Rhythm
01.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher
Meadows Livingstone Afrocentric Elementary School
01.2019 - Current
Teacher
Women Drummers International Drum Camp
01.2012 - Current
Teacher
Private students
01.2011 - Current
Associates of Arts - African-American Studies
Laney College
Professional Paralegal Training Program - Law
University of California Berkeley
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