Varis Ozols
East Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Experienced Guitar Player that brings energy and passion to countless bands and ensembles spanning every genre imaginable for 30 years. A quick leaner with versatile skills and a unique sound.
Creative and patient Private Music Instructor for 30 years with approximately 4500 individual students taught over that span.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Guitarist
Divas with a Twist
Whitman , MA
2023.10 - Current
- Unique ensemble featuring 5 lead female vocalists backed by bass, drums, guitar and keyboard
- Played live performances
- Maintained a catalogue of over 100 songs
- Came up with unique parts for cover songs as well as original music
- Recorded audio tracks for studio albums and live shows.
- Arranged guitar parts in collaboration with band members.
- Shot music videos
Guitarist
AREA 508
East Bridgetwater , MA
2019.02 - Current
- Hard Rock/Metal/Alternative original band
- Played live performances most notably opening for Puddle of Mudd
- Acted as one of the main songwriters
- Recorded audio tracks for studio albums and live shows.
- Arranged guitar parts in collaboration with band members.
- Shot a music video
Guitarist
The Mutha Funk
Brockton , MA
2010.07 - Current
- 7-9 piece fun/soul/R&B GB band
- Played live performances including clubs gigs, private functions/parties and weddings
- Maintained a catalogue of over 350 songs
- Came up with unique parts for cover songs
- Arranged guitar parts in collaboration with band members.
Guitarist
Alicia Lemke/Alice and the Glass Lake
Boston , MA
2011.01 - 2012.12
- Singer/songwriter supporting guitarist
- Played live performances across New England and New York
- Came up with unique parts for original music
- Recorded audio tracks for studio albums and live shows.
- Arranged guitar parts in collaboration with band members.
- Specifically brought in to be a veteran presence helping keep younger musicians grounded
Composer/Work for Hire
Howard Stern Cable Network
East Bridgewater , MA
2009.03 - 2009.04
- Composed/arranged/recorded and produced the theme song for the Beetlejuice Reality TV show in collaboration with hip hop artist Grover
Guitarist
VMF
East Bridgewater , MA
2004.04 - 2008.11
- Unique original band featuring anywhere from 5-11 members
- Genre bending and weaving from classic funk and soul to alternative rock and hip hop
- Played live performances throughout New England and New York
- Placed 3rd in the east coast semi-finals of the Emergenza international battle of the bands
- Band leader and main songwriter
- Recorded audio tracks for studio albums and live shows.
- Recorder a live video
- Arranged all instrumental parts in collaboration with band members.
Guitarist
Stream of Consciousness
East Bridgewater , MA
1996.04 - 2004.03
- 4-5 piece Alternative Rock Band
- Played live performances and toured from New England to Tennessee
- Acted as on of the main songwritters
- Recorded audio tracks for studio albums and live shows.
- Arranged guitar parts in collaboration with band members.
Private Music Instructor
Voosus Oosus Music
East Bridgewater , MA
2007.06 - Current
- Fostered enthusiasm for music and good practicing habits by creating comfortable and fun environment during lessons.
- Evaluated and assessed student performances to assist in tryout or performance preparation.
- Maintained students' progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans designed to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Managed multiple short-term and long-term projects to increase student and parental involvement in performing arts.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as rote learning, note reading drills and improvisation exercises to teach music fundamentals.
- Incorporated fundamentals of music into lessons to discuss music concepts and theories.
- Worked closely with parents to ensure that students were meeting their goals and staying motivated throughout their studies.
Private Music Instructor
Dick Johnson's Music
Brockton , MA
1994.04 - 2007.05
- Fostered enthusiasm for music and good practicing habits by creating comfortable and fun environment during lessons.
- Fostered creative and confident environment for music education and exploration.
- Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations.
- Evaluated and assessed student performances to assist in tryout or performance preparation.
- Maintained students' progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans designed to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Managed multiple short-term and long-term projects to increase student and parental involvement in performing arts.
- Incorporated fundamentals of music into lessons to discuss music concepts and theories.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as rote learning, note reading drills and improvisation exercises to teach music fundamentals.
- Organized special events such as concerts or workshops
- Worked closely with parents to ensure that students were meeting their goals and staying motivated throughout their studies.
- Mentored individual students by taking creative approach.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School
East Bridgewater, MA1994-06
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MASkills
- Reading Sheet Music
- Live Music Performances
- Musical Arrangements
- Taking Cues and Direction
- Creative Thinking
- Strong Improvisation Skills
- Flexible Schedule
- Transposition
- Broad Range of Musical Styles
- Guitar Proficiency
- Musical Notation Comprehension
- Arranging Music
- Music Interpretation
- Team Collaboration
- Music Theory Knowledge
- Extensive Performance Background
- Sight Reading
Gear List
- 1996 Fender American Strat
- Late 90s Big Apple Strat
- 2022 PRS Custom Eagle V
- 2003 Gibson Les Paul Studio
- Mesa Boogie Mark V Combo
- Fender Vibrolux Reverb Combo
- Modded Crybaby Wha
- Digitech Whammy
- Fulltone Dejavibe
- Boss Tremelo
- Boss SY-1 Synth
- Electro Harmonix Soul Food
- J Rockett Archer Ikon
- Way Huge Swollen Pickle
- JHS Pack Rat
- Fulltone OCD-GE Custom
- Bogner Wessex
- Electro Harmonix Epitome
- Strymon Timeline
- MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe
Timeline
Guitarist
Divas with a Twist
2023.10 - Current
Guitarist
AREA 508
2019.02 - Current
Guitarist
Alicia Lemke/Alice and the Glass Lake
2011.01 - 2012.12
Guitarist
The Mutha Funk
2010.07 - Current
Composer/Work for Hire
Howard Stern Cable Network
2009.03 - 2009.04
Private Music Instructor
Voosus Oosus Music
2007.06 - Current
Guitarist
VMF
2004.04 - 2008.11
Guitarist
Stream of Consciousness
1996.04 - 2004.03
Private Music Instructor
Dick Johnson's Music
1994.04 - 2007.05
High School Diploma -
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School
Berklee College of Music
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