I am a composer and arranger whose greatest strength is overall creativity. I earned a Master’s in Composition, Arranging, and Studio Writing from the University of Miami, studying with Grammy-nominated Gary Lindsay, and I have composed jingles, jock-shouts, station IDs, lyrics, slogans, and ad-copy for radio and television. My work includes original songs and underscores for TV shows and pilots, as well as a three-part choral selection performed by hundreds of students; I have co-produced a Vocal-Hazz/Pop album and performed as a guitarist with a Grammy-winning artist. I am the creator and CEO of an award-winning educational multimedia suite for young learners called Word Dogs and Time-to-Rhyme Word Families, available at LaLaLearnToRead.com. I am currently developing Songfege, a program for music reading and sight-singing, showcased on YouTube. I am a team player who can lead and build strong relationships with vendors and clients. As founder/creator, I’ve built a home studio and work with a diverse range of collaborators: educational consultants, animators, artists, graphic designers, web designers, videographers, and editors. I value collaboration, accountability, and making learning engaging and accessible for students and teachers alike.

Matt Nichols

I am a composer and arranger whose greatest strength is overall creativity. I earned a Master’s in Composition, Arranging, and Studio Writing from the University of Miami, studying with Grammy-nominated Gary Lindsay, and I have composed jingles, jock-shouts, station IDs, lyrics, slogans, and ad-copy for radio and television. My work includes original songs and underscores for TV shows and pilots, as well as a three-part choral selection performed by hundreds of students; I have co-produced a Vocal-Hazz/Pop album and performed as a guitarist with a Grammy-winning artist. I am the creator and CEO of an award-winning educational multimedia suite for young learners called Word Dogs and Time-to-Rhyme Word Families, available at LaLaLearnToRead.com. I am currently developing Songfege, a program for music reading and sight-singing, showcased on YouTube. I am a team player who can lead and build strong relationships with vendors and clients. As founder/creator, I’ve built a home studio and work with a diverse range of collaborators: educational consultants, animators, artists, graphic designers, web designers, videographers, and editors. I value collaboration, accountability, and making learning engaging and accessible for students and teachers alike.

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I am a composer and arranger whose greatest strength is overall creativity. I earned a Master’s in Composition, Arranging, and Studio Writing from the University of Miami, studying with Grammy-nominated Gary Lindsay, and I have composed jingles, jock-shouts, station IDs, lyrics, slogans, and ad-copy for radio and television. My work includes original songs and underscores for TV shows and pilots, as well as a three-part choral selection performed by hundreds of students; I have co-produced a Vocal-Hazz/Pop album and performed as a guitarist with a Grammy-winning artist. I am the creator and CEO of an award-winning educational multimedia suite for young learners called Word Dogs and Time-to-Rhyme Word Families, available at LaLaLearnToRead.com. I am currently developing Songfege, a program for music reading and sight-singing, showcased on YouTube. I am a team player who can lead and build strong relationships with vendors and clients.

As founder/creator, I’ve built a home studio and work with a diverse range of collaborators: educational consultants, animators, artists, graphic designers, web designers, videographers, and editors. I value collaboration, accountability, and making learning engaging and accessible for students and teachers alike.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Teacher at Collier County Public Schools
August 1, 1993 - July 1, 2023
Music teacher for nearly three decades, teaching more than 5,000 students. Skills include knowledge of world cultures, history, instrumental and vocal performance, and music theory; event planning/organizing; public speaking; fundraising; production of ensembles, drama, and music videos; team building; and public relations.
Business Owner at MusicByMattNichols.com
August 1, 2008 - September 1, 2019
Created educational animated music videos teaching specific learning targets; built a worldwide reach with multimedia programs (Word Dogs and Time-to-Rhyme Word Families); won the Teacher Choice Award from Learning Magazine; managed talent, production, marketing, accounting, pilot studies, and tradeshow activities.

Education

Master's Degree in Composition and Arranging / Studio Writing at University of Miami
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
B.F.A. in Music Performance, Classical and Jazz Guitar at Florida Atlantic University
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Qualifications

Teacher Choice Award (Learning Magazine)
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services