Biography
There are many titles that describe Marc Evan Diaz — minister, worship leader, producer, educator, professor, leader, husband, and father — but none is more defining than Child of God.
Born in Houston, Texas, Marc is the son of an opera singer and a Trinidadian-born DJ. Surrounded by music from an early age in his family’s music store, he quickly developed a deep and diverse musical foundation as a multi-instrumentalist. By elementary school, he was performing in classical piano recitals and playing gospel drums in church. By high school, he was already working professionally as an award winning jazz saxophonist. Marc went on to attend Berklee College of Music, earning a dual degree in Music Education and Saxophone Performance, and later completed his master’s degree at BerkleeNYC with an emphasis in Songwriting and Production.
His work in music education spans every level—from K–12 to graduate studies. As a public school teacher, Marc developed a progressive curriculum centered on African American Studies, Songwriting and Production, and World Music. Marc has presented his work at national education conferences, including the National Association for Music Education Eastern Division Conference and the Berklee College of Music Education Symposium. Through his company, SoulSong Academy, Marc has consulted with schools and districts nationwide and has taught at institutions such as Northeastern University, Vandercook College, and Goldey-Beacom College.
Alongside his educational work, Marc has produced over 20 international children’s albums in partnership with Fiddlefox Music. These projects feature songs in multiple languages and styles, representing cultures from around the world, and include collaborations with Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winners, Broadway performers, and globally recognized artists. He continues to produce children’s music while also working professionally as a songwriter, producer, and mixing engineer in New York City. Since co-founding SoulSong with his wife in 2015, Marc has produced hundreds of songs and more than 25 albums, including his most recent collection, MeditationsChapter 2: Return.
Marc has also faithfully served the Church for over 15 years as a minister, preacher, worship director, executive director, counselor, teacher, consultant, and worship leader. Most recently, he completed a decade of service as Executive Worship and Teams Director at Bridge Church NYC. He continues to serve local churches through worship leading, choir workshops, and leadership development.
Marc currently resides in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Kelly Yarn Diaz, and their two children.