One Man Bass Band
Online Bass Lessons & Solo Performances by Matt Nichols
One bass. Layered live. Music built in real time and lessons built around you.
Online Bass Lessons
For All Levels
Matt works with students across the country as an online bass teacher, helping players of all experience levels grow in confidence and musical understanding
Lessons are fully tailored to you, your skill level, your pace, and the direction you want to explore
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Who Bass Lessons Are For
- Players picking up the bass for the first time
- Self-taught bassists exploring music theory, rhythm, and techniques
- Bassists looking to deepen their understanding of the bass
- Anyone curious about pushing the instrument beyond the expected role
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One Man Bass Band
Live Performances
As One Man Bass Band, Matt Nichols performs throughout the 757 and Hampton Roads area, bringing a self-contained live looping setup to breweries, coffee shops, markets, and private events.
Using a six-string bass, effects, and real-time layering, he builds full instrumental sets from a single instrument , groove-driven, melodic, and created entirely live. His performances can sit comfortably in the background or take center stage, depending on the space.
 Listen & Watch
Curious how one bass becomes a full sound?
Explore live clips, recordings, and looping sessions to hear how rhythm, harmony, and melody come together in real time. Every layer is built from scratch, no backing tracks, no band, just one instrument expanded beyond expectations.
 About Matt
Behind One Man Bass Band is Matt Nichols, a solo instrumental bassist and online bass teacher focused on exploring the depth of the instrument.
His approach blends groove, musical curiosity, and technical detail, whether he’s performing live or working with students across the country. For Matt, bass isn’t just support, it’s melody, rhythm, texture, and possibility.
Get In Touch
Whether you’re interested in online bass lessons, booking a live performance in the 757, or simply reaching out with a question, connecting is easy.
Matt personally responds to messages and looks forward to hearing from you.