Dan's Bio

Kozar, a lifelong Niagara, Ontario resident began his pursuit to become a professional guitarist at age 12. In his formative years, Kozar gained his education on the bandstand, Eastman School of Music Summer Jazz Studies, and the Banff School of Fine Arts where he was mentored by Canadian Jazz Guitar Legend Ed Bickert.

Over the last three decades Dan has performed with various 18 piece big bands, quartets, trios, duos and as a soloist. He is available performing standards with a trio, duo, as well as performing fingerstyle guitar. Currently Dan is studying with Martin Taylor, a world renowned fingerstyle Jazz Guitarist, to improve his already vast experience in solo Jazz guitar playing.

Lessons:

Dan is teaching fingerstyle guitar private and group lessons live as well as online at the Niagara School of Music.

For more information, you can contact the Niagara School of Music:

Phone: 905 325-0517
Email: niagaraschoolofmusic@gmail.com
Web: niagaraschoolofmusic.com
Welland: 735 South Pelham Road Welland, ON L3C 3C9
Niagara Falls: 6009 Valley Way Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1X9
St. Catharines: 415 Linwell Road St. Catharines, ON L2M 2P3

Critics & Customers:

"It is one of tough task to play solo guitar and make it swing. Kozar is certainly a fine player, knows his instrument and plays the right changes."
John Gilbert - eJazz News

Next Performances:

At the Doubletree

Dates:

July 8, 22 on–Saturday
July 28 – Friday
August 11 – Friday
August 26 – Saturday

Time: 6 pm to 9pm

Place: @the Doubletree 6039 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls, On, L2G 3V6

Some More Recent & Upcoming Events

"Gafia" (2012)

Set the table with some fine food, Wine ended in joy able evening with someone you love while Dan plays music in the background to enhance a romantic environment.

Download

I Remember You" (2003)

Whether relaxing by a fireplace with a glass of wine or having a candlelit dinner with that special someone. These songs will join you in creating wonderful lasting memories.