Aiden Button Has Always Been A Gifted Composes & Talks About His Approach

Intro:

Aiden Button is today’s featured interview artist who’s known as a multi-genre composer, producer, and keyboardist. His new release “Splashed City” features a variety of versatile compositions that highlight his skills, and Aiden graduated with top honors from the prestigious Conservatorio A. Steffani di Castelfranco Veneto. With his expertise, Aiden participated in many projects with the likes of Stargate, Fallen Angel & more. While continuing to build & grow within music, Aiden is additionally a professional insurance agent who studied computer science and graduated in classical composition. Before reading our full conversation & learning more about Aiden Button, you can follow him @abuttonmusic & listen to more wonderful tracks of his down below.

Meet: Aiden Button

Me: What first got you into music & the music industry?

Aiden: Having studied classical composition, you could say music production flows in my veins! 😄 I first ventured into online publishing in 2020, right before graduating, as a playful experiment to explore the streaming world and share my music across platforms. This experience helped me sharpen my production skills on both the musical and technical sides, laying a solid foundation for my journey in the industry.

Do you remember the first song you made at the very beginning of your career?

It's impossible to say. I've always preferred to improvise, and I've been doing that for many years. I only remember my first prog piece "The Doors are Closed", which isn’t released yet but will probably see the light of day in 2025 on my upcoming album.The title pays homage to the philosophy of The Doors, a band that has always been a source of inspiration for me.

That exciting! How would you describe the current sound you’ve been working with these days?

My musical style? It practically doesn’t exist—I’m free to explore it all! From solo piano pieces to intricate cinematic orchestration, or even a touch of lo-fi...who knows what’s next? My style and genre are constantly evolving, which is exactly what I love about music. Ever since discovering the boundless, genre-blending world of progressive rock and fusion, I’ve embraced this freedom. In the future, who knows—I might compose something I can’t even imagine right now!

What made you choose your stage name? And has it ever changed at all?

I've never changed my artist name because I always felt my real name didn’t have that “artistic” ring to it. So, I decided to go with something more international. My girlfriend liked the name Aiden, and I paired it with the first thing that came to mind—"Button." Interestingly, if you think about it, "A. Button Music" could even work as a title for a track, a playlist, or a whole project! I still keep my real name in reserve, just in case I ever compose music for a film for some important occasion.

It seems like a lot of artists nowadays are keeping their original names. Speaking of, who are some of your favorite artists or producers you’ve worked with?

From a compositional perspective, all the classics are fascinating to me—and not just those! Renaissance music, Gregorian chant, which I studied, right up through jazz and pop; I have total admiration and openness to it all. But if I think of my first musical love, it has to be progressive rock and fusion! Kevin Moore, Jens Johansson, early 2000s Jordan Rudess 😄, and of course, the great Keith Emerson. And then there's one band I adore for their sheer creativity…Gentle Giant. They’re absolutely M I N D B L O W I N G!

Nice! In a dream scenario, what does the perfect studio session look like for you in your mind?

Nothing in particular, since I have everything I need in my home studio. It's amazing how, these days, you can achieve almost professional results on a minimal budget if you know what you're doing. Hypothetically, I imagine a grand orchestral production with a symphony orchestra properly recorded playing one of my pieces. If you can dream it... maybe tomorrow it won’t just be a dream.

Additionally, what are some other talents & hobbies outside of music that some may not know about you?

Easy answer... Music!

What has been the most difficult part of your career so far?

...Finding the right path has always been important to me. Living outside the city, I really began studying seriously in my twenties, putting aside a lot of projects to focus on my craft. If I could go back, I’d trust my instincts more and skip the academic route, seeking out more mentors instead. The hardest moment? When I dreamed of becoming a film score composer—I wanted to study hard and eventually work abroad, but I ended up with an entirely unfit teacher, and my dreams fell apart. Yet my love for music never stopped, and today I’m truly proud of the results I’m achieving.

The path of a musician is truly never linear, but can still be so rewarding when you keep going! Is there any advice you would give to someone interested in getting started with music?

I have two pieces of advice in particular. The first came from Jordan Rudess in the early 2000s during an email exchange. I still remember his generosity, and one day I’d love to meet him to thank him: 'Dedicate yourself 100% to music only if it’s the only thing you know how to do.' In other words, you need to have a job because, even if you're a prodigy, you could still struggle to make ends meet.

The second piece of advice is mine: 'Always strive to improve and study. Seek out mentors, but follow your instincts. Don’t get lost in academic programs where you’ll study mountains of things you won’t need. Be practical. Study what’s relevant to you. If you want to broaden your horizons, dive into a Renaissance motet or the most unusual thing you can think of!

And last, are there any final words or things that you have for fans & our readers?

I've now completed my training in the digital music world. I know how to compose, produce, mix, and master various genres effectively. Splashed City was an experiment that helped me manage low frequencies and create a rich texture across the entire frequency spectrum. Now I’m ready. In 2025, I hope to complete my first solo progressive rock album, Shades of Keys, as soon as possible. The album will consist of four major sections (progressive rock, orchestral music, solo piano, smooth jazz, and blues). It aims to capture all my most significant musical experiences to date and will take listeners back 20 years to when I was just starting out playing prog... I can’t wait!"