Martin Pals was born in Leeuwarden.
Already in his youth he has been interested in early music and the lute in particular. However, he starts his musical career in the hardcore punk band Muziekvereniging Ons Genoegen (MOG).
After he loses interest in rock music, he takes lessons with the lute player Lex van Sante and starts composing and performing.
Martin plays a lute built by Jiri Cepelak.