About Martin Ash
Freelance professional violist, folk fiddle and mandolin player; also manager of flexible function / chamber group Flux Ensemble (available from string duo upwards, though most often string quartet). Active playing classical (orchestral, chamber, etc.) viola; folk fiddle (extending into Celtic rock and covers with electric and acoustic acts); baroque viola (replica period instrument). Own remote recording equipment, wide range of session and on-screen experience as well as live. Strong sight-reading and improvisation, comfortable learning by ear from recordings and writing my own parts, as well as arranging for ensembles and adding string arrangements to songs. Familiarity with Classical (in the strict sense) and Baroque authentic performance techniques. Licentiate of Trinity College London (LTCL) viola recital diploma.
Musical instruments & styles
Instruments
Viola, Violin, Arranger, Folk Fiddle, Strings, Electric Violin, Mandolin, Baroque Viola
Styles
Baroque, Blues, Ceilidh, Chamber, Classical, Contemporary, Country, Folk, Improvised, Rock, Rock/Pop covers, Early, Rock/Pop original