I grew up in Serbia but here I am in the US, bringing influences from home to music here. As bassist I've done recording and live performances in genres ranging from jazz to progressive metal, and lately I've been composing a lot of electronic music in the vein of Daft Punk & synthwave influences. I've completed a dual-major degree at Berklee, Bass Performance & Contemporary Writing & Production…

Oliver Wattles

I grew up in Serbia but here I am in the US, bringing influences from home to music here. As bassist I've done recording and live performances in genres ranging from jazz to progressive metal, and lately I've been composing a lot of electronic music in the vein of Daft Punk & synthwave influences. I've completed a dual-major degree at Berklee, Bass Performance & Contemporary Writing & Production…

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I grew up in Serbia but here I am in the US, bringing influences from home to music here. As bassist I’ve done recording and live performances in genres ranging from jazz to progressive metal, and lately I’ve been composing a lot of electronic music in the vein of Daft Punk & synthwave influences. I’ve completed a dual-major degree at Berklee, Bass Performance & Contemporary Writing & Production

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Skills

Experience Level

Logic Pro
Expert
Finale
Expert
Backing Vocal
Intermediate
Pro Tools
Intermediate
Lead Vocal
Intermediate
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Serbian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Accompanist for vocal department classes at Berklee College of Music
May 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Accompanist for vocal department classes requiring stylistic versatility and sight-reading; supported singers across multiple genres and styles as part of required performance skills.
Musician at Project Mishram
September 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Performed with Indian progressive metal band Project Mishram, including Louder Than Life festival (Sept 2024) and Berklee Jackson Browne stage (Nov 2023), contributing to high-energy international collaborations.
Musician at Magnituda
December 1, 2019 - Present
Performer with the progressive metal group Magnituda; performed at Nišville Jazz Festival (Aug 2023) and Novi Sad Blokstok Festival (Jul 2023); co-wrote and recorded songs Nebo još može da čeka (Oct 2020) and Pozorište (May 2021).
Musician / Session Artist at Sean Temme (Jazz Trumpet)
December 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Recorded debut single Ba-Ba, released February 28, 2025, as part of a collaborative session project.
Musician at Voodoo Baby Aliens
August 1, 2021 - Present
Recorded single Johnny (released 2024-11-18) and performed at the 5th Youth Jazz and Rock Festival (Aug 2021).
House Band Member at Kulturni Centar – Sklonište
August 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Member of the house band in workshops during the 35th Valjevo Jazz Festival (May 2019); participated in youth-focused jazz workshop.
Musician at Clyde
December 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
Recorded studio album Paint the Scene (Dec 2017); released singles Gift of Light (Dec 2018) and Show Your Face (Apr 2019).
Volunteer - Stagehand at Boston Progressive Jazz Festival
April 20, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Volunteered as stagehand, assisting with merchandise sales and ticket checks (April 19-20, 2025).
Performer at Stage Troup – The Little Mermaid (Boston University)
October 31, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Performed in Stage Troup’s musical production of The Little Mermaid at Boston University.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Double major in Performance and Contemporary Writing & Production) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2021 - May 10, 2025

Qualifications

Afro-Balatino Jazz Residency
July 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Residency
June 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
JMI Summer Jazz School
July 1, 2019 - September 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    uniE603 "Stella By Starlight" - Big Band arrangement
    Big Band arrangement of the jazz standard "Stella By Starlight", originally composed by Victor Young…
    uniE603 Twilight Over Novi Sad
    Original orchestral composition I wrote for class, from the original conception to final mix…
    uniE603 "Girl" (The Internet, a capella arrangement)
    Acapella arrangement of the song Girl, originally written by The Internet and featuring KAYTRANDA…
    uniE603 "Eric Cartman's Totally Wicked Awesome Talk Show" (Music cue)
    Class assignment based on a prompt: create a 45-60s intro to a TV show you create. What I went for was a "South Park" spinoff show where Eric Cartman hosts a half-history half-current events show as a satire on Joe Rogan and InfoWars with a lot of influence from The Onion…