Ep. 37 Martin Butler | Exploring Your Passion: Martin Butler's Music Journey

In this episode, Martin Butler, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at the Royal Berks Charity and passionate singer based in Reading. Martin shares his journey of balancing responsibilities with his love for music, discussing how he finds time for his passion alongside his professional and family life. He details his experiences with singing in choirs, performing as a soloist, and songwriting. Martin offers insights into finding time for personal hobbies, the importance of well-being, and the diverse music scene in Reading, encouraging listeners to explore local venues and support local artists. He also emphasises the value of pursuing one's passions and offers advice for those looking to develop their creative interests, reminding listeners that "never say never" when it comes to following their dreams.   TIMECODES 00:00 Episode Introduction 00:25 Welcome to Martin! 00:38 Introduction to Martin 01:24 What Martin likes about Reading 02:43 Martin's music background 05:28 Finding time for your passions 06:15 Martin's singing genre 07:27 Martin's song writing process 10:13 How Martin found the music video process 12:24 Martin's special singing highlights 14:00 What was it like to sing at The Hexagon and Purple Turtle 15:08 Tips for finding great singing performances 17:23 Final thoughts