Called a “...performer of relentless intensity...” by the Boston Musical Intelligencer, Asher studied solo piano at New England Conservatory as an undergraduate under such acclaimed teachers as Russell Sherman, the artist in residence, and Gabriel Chodos. During his time at NEC Asher performed in the Elliott Carter Centennial Celebration performing Carter's Piano Sonata on a program with the Chiara String Quartet. Prior to his NEC studies, Asher’s piano teacher was Professor James Goldsworthy of Westminster Choir College, a major influence.

During his masters at Westminster Choir College Asher studied with esteemed pedagogue, Ingrid Clarfield. He won 1st place in the Princeton Festival 2014 Piano Competition, Open Category and the Richard Tang Yuk Award for Most Outstanding Artist. That same year Asher attended MusicFest Perugia in Italy on invitation of pianist Steven Spooner. His chamber music teachers have included Mai Motobuchi, Jonathan Bass, Gabriel Chodos, Martin Beaver, and Robert Koenig.

Asher completed his doctorate in collaborative piano at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2021 and is a recipient of the Regents Fellowship Award. He has worked as a staff pianist at Interlochen Center for the Arts and has had appearances in the US and Europe at venues such as Jordan Hall and the Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara (CAMA). Asher is passionate about teaching and helping his students' technical abilities improve in an easy and healthy way.