Roman Rivera
FORMER BEATER

Roman Rivera is a multifaceted musician and devoted music educator, whose journey began at the age of 7 when they first embraced the drums. As a former member of We Got the Beat under Brenda Myers, Roman’s musical aspirations soared, leading them to achieve numerous awards and accolades.
As a recent magna cum laude graduate of CSU Fresno with a BA in Music Education, Roman achieved notable accolades, including 2nd place Multi Percussion Soloist and 3rd place Marimba Soloist in California PAS competitions. Other noteworthy triumphs include being named the 2016 SJVC GPR snare drum solo champion, and attaining the prestigious DCI Open Class gold medalist distinction in 2015.
After being a touring drummer for various musical projects in their late teens, Roman started “roman around” and made a significant impact with their debut singles, receiving premieres on the esteemed KCRW “Morning Becomes Eclectic” radio show. Additionally, their music gained recognition on Spotify Fresh Finds’ editorial playlists and garnered critical acclaim from tastemaker sites like Dummy, Ones To Watch, and Grimy Goods.
Beyond their performances, Roman remains deeply committed to supporting fellow artists in the Fresno community and actively contributing to various music projects, solidifying their influence as versatile and dedicated musician.