Hi, I’m Daniel Ashdown, a guitarist, producer and live sound enthusiast from the Isle of Wight. I’ve spent the last decade balancing formal study in Commercial Music with hands-on work in studios, on stages, and teaching through local venues. I love the tactile, characterful sound of analogue recording and I’m always exploring new gear and techniques to capture something special. Currently I’m working full-time at the Woodvale Inn, running monthly Open Mic Nights, while also recording, mixing and performing with my own bands and collaborating with other artists. My days are a mix of studio sessions, live gigs, and helping aspiring acts thrive by playing live at venues and festivals like IW Festival. I’m eager to bring energy, reliability and creative problem-solving to new projects.…

Daniel Ashdown

Hi, I’m Daniel Ashdown, a guitarist, producer and live sound enthusiast from the Isle of Wight. I’ve spent the last decade balancing formal study in Commercial Music with hands-on work in studios, on stages, and teaching through local venues. I love the tactile, characterful sound of analogue recording and I’m always exploring new gear and techniques to capture something special. Currently I’m working full-time at the Woodvale Inn, running monthly Open Mic Nights, while also recording, mixing and performing with my own bands and collaborating with other artists. My days are a mix of studio sessions, live gigs, and helping aspiring acts thrive by playing live at venues and festivals like IW Festival. I’m eager to bring energy, reliability and creative problem-solving to new projects.…

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Hi, I’m Daniel Ashdown, a guitarist, producer and live sound enthusiast from the Isle of Wight. I’ve spent the last decade balancing formal study in Commercial Music with hands-on work in studios, on stages, and teaching through local venues. I love the tactile, characterful sound of analogue recording and I’m always exploring new gear and techniques to capture something special.

Currently I’m working full-time at the Woodvale Inn, running monthly Open Mic Nights, while also recording, mixing and performing with my own bands and collaborating with other artists. My days are a mix of studio sessions, live gigs, and helping aspiring acts thrive by playing live at venues and festivals like IW Festival. I’m eager to bring energy, reliability and creative problem-solving to new projects.

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Skills

Experience Level

Pro Tools
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Vocal
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Producer at Empire Sound
April 4, 2024 - Present
I have been given the opportunity to run a world class recording studio for bands and solo acts
Store Key Holder at Willys Guitar Shop
October 7, 2018 - August 2, 2020
Ran the guitar store on my own, selling high end and vintage musical equipment
Live Sound / PA Technician at The Bees (Reunion Tour)
January 1, 2024 - November 16, 2025
Gained insight into professional live sound; assisted with setting up microphones and instruments during the Bees reunion tour in London and Brighton.

Education

Masters Degree at Chichester University
September 8, 2023 - January 3, 2025
Held at Platform One College of Music
Bachelor of Arts at Chichester University
September 9, 2020 - May 11, 2023
Held at Platform One
BTEC in Music at Platform One College of Music
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Music at Platform One College of Music
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Master's Degree in Commercial Music at Platform One College of Music
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
BTEC at Platform One College of Music
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Commercial Music at Platform One College of Music
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Master of Arts in Commercial Music at Platform One College of Music
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
BA (Hons) in Commercial Music at Platform One College of Music
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
BTEC in Music at Platform One College of Music
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
MA in Commercial Music at Platform One College of Music
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025

Qualifications

Masters Degree - Pass
January 3, 2025 - January 3, 2025
BA (Hons) - Second Class Upper Division
May 11, 2023 - May 11, 2023
Driving Licence (Full, Clean)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet
    paper Amy Jolliffe - Producer

    Amy Jolliffe is a solo artist from the Isle of Wight in which I have worked closely with in order to produce a high quality output of music

    Love Is (Producing, Mixing, Session Musician)
    Take Me Home (Producing, Mixing, Session Musician)

    I have also joined into Amy’s live band, which included playing the Isle Of Wight festival and Ventnor Fringe festival, as well as several other gigs both in a band scenario and a duet scenario

    paper Ruby - Producer

    Ruby is a solo artist from the Isle of Wight. Her music has a vast array of styles, from garage rock to country to acoustic. Below I will show how I have aided her music within the studio:

    Nail In The Coffin (Producing, Mixing and session musician)
    Beck and Call Girl (Producer)

    These were done between Empire Sound Studio and my own personal home studio

    paper 5 Degrees North Producer

    5 Degrees North are an indie rock band from the Isle Of Wight. I have been a big part in their musical career so far and below shows what I have done to help that:

    Now I Know (Producing, Mixing and Mastering)
    My Town (Producing, Mixing and Mastering)
    Carvel Lane (Producing, Mixing and Synthesiser programming)
    Burn (Producing, Mixing and Synthesiser programming)
    Julie Anne (Producing, Mixing and Synthesiser programming)

    These were done between Empire Sound Studio, Platform One College of Music and my own personal home studio