Praised by Fanfare magazine, Matthew Jones enjoys a diverse performing and teaching career, equally at home as a soloist or chamber musician playing both violin and viola, performing classical or contemporary repertoire or improvising. He gave a critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall recital debut in 2008, and until recently was a member of Ensemble MidtVest. Jones was a member of the Badke Quartet when they won the 2007 Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition.

Jones has recorded 26 solo and chamber albums, is head of chamber music and professor of viola at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, and directs the Intermediate course at Pro Corda International Chamber Music Academy. In recent years he has premiered concertos by Tolibkhon Shakhidi, Derek Ball and Gordon Crosse.

Born in Swansea, Jones is also a composer, mathematics graduate and teacher of the Alexander Technique and Kundalini yoga. He presents workshops around the world on empowering musicians, enhancing performance and transforming practice techniques.