Bernard Butler - Musician and Producer

In this episode, Bernard Butler joins Kevin Paul to discuss his early steps into music production and how he approaches working with new artists and bands. He shares insights on touring, adding value as a producer and songwriting partner, collaborating with engineers and why staying creative, not formulaic, remains central to his work.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:30 - Butler, Blake & Grant

02:08 - Self-Organising A Touring Schedule

04:35 - Getting Started In Music Production

06:57 - Approach To Working With New Artists

13:39 - Persuading Bands To Try Fresh Ideas

15:03 - Adding Value As A Producer

17:02 - Working With Engineers Who Capture Performances

21:59 - Songwriting Process, Inspiration And Jamming

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