"Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Ashton M. has expanded his love for music across the ocean to Japan. He began his musical endeavors as a young boy on Detroit's west side taking lessons in violin, piano, percussion, and voice. He continued his love for musical knowledge at Michigan State University where he graduated with a Bachelor or Arts, and

masters in Jazz Studies in 2005 and 2008, respectfully. He has performed with jazz greats such as Jon Hendricks, Rodney Whitaker, Wycliffe Gordon, Cyrus Chestnut, Christian McBride and Dianne Reeves. In January of 2005 Ashton performed two concerts of Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Goin’ On Suite’ at Dizzy’s Coca Cola Club in Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York, NY. In

October 2008, he was asked by the State of Michigan to perform the national anthem for then Senator, now Past President Barack Obama's presidential campaign trail in Lansing, MI. From 2008-2021, Ashton lived and worked in the Tokyo area as a professional singer, vocal instructor, and songwriter. While humbled by many experiences overseas such as working and performing for companies and brands such as Honda, Global Dining, and many high-end fashion brands, Ashton has gained the experience and confidence to perform as a true musician.

Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University (2005)

Master of Jazz Studies, Michigan State University (2008)

With the tools and knowledge that I have gathered through the years, I have been able to support myself financially with my voice by way of voice instruction and performing regularly. With these same tools, I believe that you can achieve whatever level of success you desire through your vocal performance. Welcome to Ashton’s Singing Cafe’ and Moore Vocal Solutions." less...