Colin Moser
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Experienced Guitarist with 10+ years of relevant professional experience. Well-versed in performance, teaching, and dedicated practice to sustain growth and proficiency. Ambitious and eager. Time spent contributing to the North Carolina music scene post-college reflects dedication. Prepared to relocate promptly if required. Grateful to the SP for their time, and best wishes for success in the process.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Guitar Instructor
Greensboro Performing Arts
09.2023 - Current
- Provides guitar instruction to ~15 students of varying age and skill levels.
- Develops lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Meets needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Assists students in preparing for auditions or performances.
Lead Guitarist
Greater Emmanuel Temple Of Grace
04.2023 - Current
- Learns 4-5 new songs/arrangements for services each week.
- Memorizes standards/hymns often played in services.
- Plays music in styles such as modern gospel, CCM, gospel quartet, and shout music.
- Filled in for one month (November 2023) on organ when several members had to leave church for various reasons. Kept Greater Emmanuel's music program alive until it was able to begin rebuilding.
Guitarist
Emerald Empire
04.2023 - Current
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Memorized 100+ pop/wedding standards within wedding band repertoire.
- Travels to cities within a 200 mile radius to fulfill client demand.
- Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working order.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
Guitarist
Vicarious
01.2016 - Current
- Co-wrote and released three singles in 2023, with our debut album releasing 1/19/24.
- Performed music in styles such as metal, jazz and alternative rock.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
- Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working order.
Guitar Instructor
Triple Threat
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided guitar instruction to ~15 students of varying age and skill levels.
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Assisted students in preparing for recitals.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
Lead Guitarist
Regence
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Co-wrote and released "Beautiful Stranger" EP, including guitar solo on title track "Beautiful Stranger"
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Performed music in styles such as grunge, punk and alternative rock.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
Keyboardist
Reliably Bad
11.2017 - 06.2022
- Co-wrote and released 10 singles, as well as the "Space Girl" album, which have garnered a combined 3 million + streams since release.
- Co-founded band "Reliably Bad", accumulating 30k+ listeners on Spotify.
- Played at several higher profile gigs, including opening up for Lawrence at a sold out crowd of 5,000 at the Lincoln Theater in Raleigh, NC, and in festival circuits (Mountain Music Festival 2021 - West Virginia)
- Participated in regular meetings in order to discuss the business aspects of the band's LLC and finances.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC06.2022
Skills
- Advanced chord knowledge
- Guitar effects manipulation
- Rhythm/lead guitar integration
- Studio recording experience
- Music theory/harmonic understanding
- Personability, desire to understand and work with others
- Professionality, ability to show up on time with music prepared
Accomplishments
- Amassed 3 million+ streams and became a verified Spotify artist with Reliably Bad
- Graduated with a degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Played guitar with Felix Pastorious, Charlie Hunter, George Sluppick
Additional Information
- Just starting out my career. Not currently tied down by any major obligations and would love just the chance to prove myself with this one. Willing to fly out to audition in person, even to relocate if eventually necessary.
-My School of Rock All Stars team played Cherub Rock on tour in 2015. That song occupies a particular emotional space in my life to this day. Thank you for the music.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Guitar Instructor
Greensboro Performing Arts
09.2023 - Current
Lead Guitarist
Greater Emmanuel Temple Of Grace
04.2023 - Current
Guitarist
Emerald Empire
04.2023 - Current
Guitar Instructor
Triple Threat
01.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Guitarist
Regence
11.2021 - 05.2023
Keyboardist
Reliably Bad
11.2017 - 06.2022
Guitarist
Vicarious
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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