Hi, I’m Marshall Saunders. I’m a professional drummer and percussionist with a Master of Arts in Contemporary Performance from Berklee College of Music. I have extensive experience as a session musician, band leader, and songwriter/arranger, collaborating with artists and ensembles in studio and live settings worldwide. My work spans recording sessions, live performances, and musical productions, always focused on serving the music and the artist’s vision. I combine a strong rhythmic foundation with a passion for education and creative collaboration. I have travel experience, especially in Bogotá, where I played music, collaborated, and taught English in exchange for learning Spanish. I also really enjoy writing songs for other artists. I offer drum instruction, TEFL-certified English teaching, and music production services, with an emphasis on musical storytelling, ensemble communication, and teamwork.

Marshall Saunders

Hi, I’m Marshall Saunders. I’m a professional drummer and percussionist with a Master of Arts in Contemporary Performance from Berklee College of Music. I have extensive experience as a session musician, band leader, and songwriter/arranger, collaborating with artists and ensembles in studio and live settings worldwide. My work spans recording sessions, live performances, and musical productions, always focused on serving the music and the artist’s vision. I combine a strong rhythmic foundation with a passion for education and creative collaboration. I have travel experience, especially in Bogotá, where I played music, collaborated, and taught English in exchange for learning Spanish. I also really enjoy writing songs for other artists. I offer drum instruction, TEFL-certified English teaching, and music production services, with an emphasis on musical storytelling, ensemble communication, and teamwork.

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Hi, I’m Marshall Saunders. I’m a professional drummer and percussionist with a Master of Arts in Contemporary Performance from Berklee College of Music. I have extensive experience as a session musician, band leader, and songwriter/arranger, collaborating with artists and ensembles in studio and live settings worldwide. My work spans recording sessions, live performances, and musical productions, always focused on serving the music and the artist’s vision.

I combine a strong rhythmic foundation with a passion for education and creative collaboration. I have travel experience, especially in Bogotá, where I played music, collaborated, and taught English in exchange for learning Spanish.

I also really enjoy writing songs for other artists.

I offer drum instruction, TEFL-certified English teaching, and music production services, with an emphasis on musical storytelling, ensemble communication, and teamwork.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Session Musician at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Professional freelance session drummer and percussionist; record and perform with various artists; collaborate on session work and studio projects.
Drum Instructor at The School of Rhythm
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Teach drums and rhythm to students; develop curricula and practice plans; foster musicality and technique.
English Language Teacher (TEFL) at Máximo Nivel
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Teaching English as a foreign language in Costa Rica; lesson planning and student assessment.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Contemporary Performance at Berklee College of Music, Valencia
September 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Popular Music Performance at BIMM University, London
September 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023
Diploma of Higher Education in Professional Musicianship at BIMM University / University of Sussex (Berlin)
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate at Máximo Nivel, Costa Rica
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Qualifications

TEFL Certificate
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services