Working Class Audio

My guest is Grammy-Nominated Mastering Engineer Mike Tucci, who has worked with Cory Henry, Living Colour, Doja Cat, Chris Brown, Young Thug, and Unstoppable Death Machines. In this episode, we discuss:QueensNYCMusic in Heard Growing UpPlaying in BandsSeeing the Value In Recording StudiosGoing to CollegeUnderstanding RecordingMasterdiskHowie WeinbergMoving o LAMoving Into The BoxNot Depending on Other People's GearSlow Magic Of LAKeeping a Simple SetupWorking From HomeResults Are The Only Thing That MattersMatt's Rant: Who is Professional?Links and Show NotesMike on IGMike on SoundbetterDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Mike TucciHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Leff Lefferts making a return to WCA after his first appearance on WCA #101. Leff comes from a music recording background but has worked in film sound for the last 16 years at Skywalker Sound. He's worked as a Sound Effects Editor, Sound Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer on various movies, including, The Croods: A New Age, The Revenant, The Peanuts Movie, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and many more. In this episode, we discuss:Randy ThomSkywalker SoundATMOSTelling StoriesRoles in Film SoundTechnology Changes Content on Streaming ServicesPlanning Your LifeMusic Industry vs Film IndustryWatching the CreditsMaking Records for EnjoymentFinancial SecurityUA PluginsEarly Days of Pro ToolsBay Area Pro Audio LoreMatt's Rant: Being ProactiveLinks and Show NotesLeff on WCA #101Leff's EmailLeff on IMDBDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Leff LeffertsHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy-Nominated engineer/mixer Rachael Moore. Rachael primarily works with T Bone Burnett and, as a result, has worked with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, and Jessica Chastain. Rachael also has a hectic freelance schedule working around Nashville, where she is currently based. In this episode, we discuss:Early Years in TexasGetting Your Feet Wet at Full SailInternship with Jacquire KingMeeting Your HeroesCommunity of SuccessDealing with ChallengesSound Emporium Financially Making it WorkLearning to Tune PianosThinking Outside the BoxWorking with T-BoneT-Bone Burnett How You Make People Feel In a SessionDo’s and Don’ts with T-BoneFreelancing Home Studio The Traveling RigDealing with RecallsAdvice for the Up and ComersFinancial Lessons As You GrowThink of income as a triangleThe Value of Being a Good Human BeingMatt's Rant: Sonic SpaceLinks and Show NotesRachel Moore Instagram CreditsGuest: Rachael MooreHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part two of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discuss:Growing a Client BaseMagic Shop History⁠Roger Moutenot⁠⁠Ed Stasium⁠The World Before NirvanaStudio OwnershipLessons Learned Running a Studio⁠Sonic Highways⁠Importance of Good StaffOwnership StyleGetting Coffee for Rick RubinNDA'sThe Dissolution of the Magic ShopThe Impact of 9/11Shifting to Restoration⁠Ted Young⁠Working with BlondieLou ReedReinventing yourself⁠Nora Guthrie ⁠DA-88s and ADATSMARSThe Business of Restoration Matt's Rant: BillingLinks and Show Notes⁠Steve's website.⁠⁠Reto Peter on WCA⁠⁠Jessica Thompson on WCA⁠⁠Simple Invoices⁠⁠Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro⁠CreditsGuest: Steve RosenthalHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part one of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discuss:Growing up in NYGetting Started on a Development DealThe Recording Institute of AmericaBad Cab Driver Turned EngineerEarly Days at AtlanticLearning the "Atlantic Recording Way"Punching 16th NotesSkully 12 trackLearning Business and EngineeringMentorship Bathrobe SessionsBuying the Fixtures⁠Otis Blackwell ⁠Working in the Basement at A&R RecordsBuying a Studio in Manhattan Living in DreamlandNew Wave and Punk in the 80sTechnology Informing ArtSonic Fashion Trends⁠Alan Lomax⁠ Sonic Cues⁠The Plangent Process ⁠⁠The Magic Shop⁠Building a Studio for Making Rock RecordsThe Search for the Perfect ConsoleMatt's Rant: BillingLinks and Show Notes⁠Steve's website.⁠⁠Reto Peter on WCA⁠⁠Jessica Thompson on WCA⁠⁠Simple Invoices⁠⁠WCA on Instagram⁠⁠Matt on Instagram ⁠⁠Connect with Matt on Linkedin⁠CreditsGuest: Steve RosenthalHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is a Grammy-Nominated Mixer, Engineer, and Producer, Carlos Castro. Carlos has worked with Shawn Colvin, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Luis Miguel, Shaila Durcal, and many others. In this episode, we discuss:Raised in Mexico CityFamily History in MusicFalling in Love with Recording at 16⁠Full Sail Center ⁠Dealing with Hypocrisy⁠Bruce Swedien⁠The Bigger PictureLearning from BruceUnderstanding Sonic PersonalityAvoiding Paralysis from Analysis ⁠Terry Howard ⁠⁠Experience at Ocean Way ⁠Learning on the Night ShiftOcean Studios & Mama Joes⁠Jerry Finn ⁠⁠Checking Polarity with Galaxy Audio⁠Neve 5224 CompressorsBuilding WaterSound StudiosBuilt From the Ground UpMaintaining Relevance in the MarketBilingual Opportunities - Both language and culturalAdvice for Up and ComersMatt's Rant: Well-built tools.Links and Show Notes⁠Carlos Castro website⁠⁠Voyager 1 Documentary⁠⁠WCA on Instagram⁠⁠Matt on Instagram ⁠⁠Connect with Matt on Linkedin⁠⁠Current sponsors & promos⁠CreditsGuest: Carlos CastroHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is a Producer, Mixer, and Recording Engineer, Will Kennedy. Will has worked on projects for O.A.R., U2, Michael Franti and Spearhead, OneRepublic, The 88, B-52s, Jason Mraz, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Early Life in Farmland Band Directors Berklee College of Music Behind the Scenes Person Ocean Way Nashville Allen Sides Unintentional Tech Life is Short Moment Right Track Recording Hard to Be Broke In New York Want work? Plan a Vacation Health Issues Back to Boston Harvard AV Department Moving to LA at 30 Ray Charles Enterprises Carl Beatty Shady Work in Northridge David Bianco Dave's Room Matt Wallace The Back Room Guy Working Well with Others Matters The Future of ATMOS Kali Audio Affordable Atmos JBL Intonato The Love Shack Atmos Mix Matt's Rant: Paying it ForwardLinks and Show Notes Will's Site Matt Wallace on WCA Frank Fillipeti on WCA WCA on Instagram Matt on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Will Kennedy Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is a mixer, producer, author, and coach Bobby Owsinski. Bobby is the author of many books, including The Mixing Engineers Handbook; Bobby has also worked with many artists and companies, including Mick Taylor, Joe Houston, Rhino DVD, Forbes, Surround Pro Magazine, Adrianna Marie, and her Groovecutters. This is Bobby's second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss: Dolby Atmos 5.1 Surround Kludging Surround Tools Together The Mix Engineers Handbook Smart Plugins Dynamics Timing Self-Mastering Saturation Collecting Ideas Networking Clarity Matt's Rant: Random ThoughtsLinks and Show Notes Bobby's Books Bobby's Podcast WCA on Instagram Matt on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Bobby Owsinski Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is a self-described lucky bastard, grammy-winning engineer Richard Dodd who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Clannad, Mike Moran, Del Newman, and Brian Protheroe. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

My guest is a self-described lucky bastard, grammy-winning engineer Richard Dodd who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Clannad, Mike Moran, Del Newman, and Brian Protheroe.In this episode, we discuss: Luton Beginnings School Band Peter Coleman Ashley Howe Discovering Recording at 14 First Professional Recording Gig Put Up or Shut Up Counsel Housing Electronics Apprentice British Aircraft Corporation Late Night Friday Sessions Lansdowne Studios Cassettes Studio Interview Golden Questions Leaving His Apprenticeship Studio Trajectory in England as a New Engineer From Within the Rabbit Hole Trying To Fit In LA - Like Walking Into The Movies Overcoming Studio Hazing Recording All Night at 17 Atomic Rooster Solid Family Life Dropping in For the First Time Gerald Chevin Helping Annie Farrow Respect for Musicians Stanley Myers Editing Tape - No Redos Going Freelance Matt's Rant: The Role of GearLinks and Show Notes Richard's Site Matt's other Instagram Account WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Richard Dodd Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Mastering engineer Sam Moses based in Nashville. Sam has worked with Billy Ray Cyrus, Joan, Nightly, Smallpools, Shoffy, and The Aces. Sam has also developed The Curtain Wall system of acoustics. In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up in the Middle of Nowhere Aspiring Pro Golfer Blue Grass Cross Roads Cornfield Concerts Secret Boombox Rap Recordings Discovering Music As A Career Chicago Living Recording vs. Rock Stardom Zach Jablow Making HipHop Beats Working Retail Keys to The Studio Discount Apartment Recording to Keys For a Studio Private Closet Parties Learning Mastering West Palm Beach's Creative Sound Daniel Zayas Studio Artist Development Project A Good Step but Not enough Joe Barresi Mix with the Masters in France Going to Nashville Michael Hugues Musical Assassins Paul Moak Focusing on Mastering People make it possible Mentoring Matthew Garber From Mentor to Peer Births a Podcast The Attack and Release Show Home Studio Evolution The Curtain Wall System Nashville Community Leaving the Church Focus on the Present Bad Religion (Not the band) Matt's Rant: The Importance of Our PeersLinks and Show Notes Moses Mastering The Attack and Release Show Sam on Instagram Download the Curtain Wall System Matt's other Instagram Account WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Sam Moses Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is London-born, Philly-based producer/engineer Michael Cumming who has worked with The Sun Ra Arkestra, Orion Sun, Odean Pope, Tom Hamilton, Sophie Coran, Trap Rabbit. In this episode, we discuss: Moving from London to Philly Falling in Love with the US Brothers Influence Leaving School Cooking Building a Studio Business with Friends Communication Rewarding the People You Inconvenience Get Up and Go Attitude Gil Norton at Costco Quality of Life Trust in the Accent Age Challenges Harvesting Spaghetti Philly Studio Building Acoustic Treatments Open Room Recording Getting Financially Comfortable Gear Issues Matt's Rant: ATMOS Update: Post ATMOS Tuning UpdateLinks and Show Notes Michael's Site Matt's other Instagram Account WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Michael Cumming Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is the return of mixing engineer Sara Carter who has worked with Corinne Bailey Rae, KT Tunstall, Wistful Sleepers, and BPMoore. Sara has worked at the BBC, worked in the Motor Trade, and has a great YouTube channel called Simply Mixing. In this episode, we discuss: COVID Silver Linings Simply Mixing on YouTube Learning to Learn Brewing Exams Teaching Visually Imposter Syndrome Opportunities from YouTube Warren Huart Produce Like a Pro Video Challenges Putting It All Out There Learning from Content Creation Mix with the Masters Overcoming Self-Doubt Taking A Chance Balancing Mixing and YouTube Self Development Time Advice for Aspiring Audio Teachers Equipment for YouTube Lack of Trolls Learning By Teaching Audio Gigs from YouTube One-to-One Mentorship Production Advice for YouTube Get It Working, Then Improve Giving Away Secrets Having Fun With It Matt's Rant: ATMOS Update: It's all working!Links and Show Notes Sara's Site Sara on YouTube WCA #194 with Sara Carter Sara on Facebook Sara on Instagram Sara on Linkedin Sara on Soundbetter Matt's other Instagram Account WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Sara Carter Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer/Engineer Ed Stasium who has worked with Skull Snaps, The Ramones, Talking Heads, Living Colour, the Smithereens, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Mono Webcore Record Player Music Filled House Slag Heaps Playing Piano Childhood Tape Recorders Making Prank Calls Playing in Bands Seafoam Green Strat Bob Margouleff Scully 12 Track Bruce Swedien Tony Bongiovi The Ramones Living Colour Ron St. Germain Vernon Reid Malcolm X MLK Vari Speeding JFK Producer Royalties Time Travel Moving Around Lockerbie Plane Crash Carrying His Own Edit Block Regrets Matt's Rant: Inspiring OthersLinks and Show Notes edstasium.com WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Ed Stasium Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Winning producer, engineer, mixer Nick Raskulinecz who has worked with Rush, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Deftones, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Knoxville. Rock Star Dreams. Falling in love with the guitar. Instrument knowledge helps speak the language. Drummers are a different breed. College money bought an 8-track. Switching gears - Dreams of Rock stardom to Recording Guru. Brian Bell Opportunity at Sound City. Living on Taco Bell and loving it. From runner to assistant. Leaving the nest - quitting the band. The recording obsession. Greg Fidleman Transitioning beyond assistant. Odd jobs to engineer. Danzig Duff McKagan Barely surviving but doing well. The Foo Fighters Story. Working on One By One Matt Hyde Connecting with people. Logistics on getting paid. Alice and Chains and the new singer. Breaking the ice with a new group. Working with Rush. What decisions made this career possible? Work-life balance. Moving back to Tennessee - Family matters. Matt's Rant: PerseveranceLinks and Show Notes Nick's Management Nick on Instagram Atomic Habits Paul Fig on WCA WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Nick Raskulinecz Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Broadcast Recording tech and Grammy Winning Mastering engineer Margaret Luthar. In this episode, we discuss: Moving to LA From Nashville NPR Welcome to 1979 Chicago Mastering Service What Works and What Doesn't Finding the Right Software for Each Client The Value of CRM Living in Norway BANFF Canadian Immigration Drama Pennsylvania Origins Why NPR After Cutting Vinyl? Acknowledging the Studio Bubble Work-Life Balance & Freelance Benefits of a Corporate Environment Moving to Big Bad LA Mary Mazurek on WCA The Importance of Always Learning Running For a Clear Mind Staying Mobile Fancy Cocktails Acclimating To a New Place Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes Domes of Energy WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Margaret Luthar Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer/engineer Ryan Ulyate who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and ELO.In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up In California Family and Music Dad's Influence Hollywood Saxophone Quartet Crappy Musician Turns Into Kick-Ass Recording Engineer Building Model Kits Self Taught Skills Studio Sound Recorders Whatever it Takes Foot In The Door at Studio City Old School Industry Behaviors Working on Sad Eyes “Est” Training Alain Chamfort Making a Living Working with Craig Harris Television Sound Design Jeff Lynne Shut Up and Let The Artist FIiure It Out Ringo, George, and Paul Tom Petty The Highway Companion Mudcrutch Vibe Patrol Topanga Studio Dolby Atmos Tesla X Atmos Financial Advice Matt's Rant: Just Doing It!Links and Show Notes Ryan’s Site Robert Scoville on WCA WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Ryan Ulate Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is a producer, engineer, mixer, Rob Folson Jr., who has worked with Rare Essence, The Chuck Brown Band, Ceelo Green, Citizen Cope, Blackbyrds, The Huck-a-Bucks, Tracey Lee, Black Alley, Greg Rice, Leonard Taylor-Arron Burroughs.In this episode, we discuss: The DMV Quitting College Go Go Music Discovery of Recording Sequencers Playing The Kennedy Center Church Mixing Working for the Church Charles Harris A/V for the NIH (National Institute of Health) Benefits and 401K The Drag that is Commuting Home Studio Studio One Dealing with Burnout Matt's Rant: Helping UkraineLinks and Show Notes Rob's Site Sound Toys Doctors without Borders World Central Kitchen The Red Cross Society of Ukraine UNICEF Stephen Dent Soundcraft Tape Machines WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Rob Folson Jr. Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Brian Charles, producer, engineer, mixer, writer, educator, guitarist, and plug-in designer. Brian has worked with The Sheila Divine, Dispatch, Weakened Friends, Marina and the Diamonds, The Gigolo Aunts, and Mike Slap. Brian is the owner of Zippah recording, which suffered fire damage in December of 2021. In this episode, we discuss: Moving Around As a KId Boston Grade School Rock Band Early Recording Discoveries Jimi Hendrix Pep Rally Band Directors Being a Tape Op Writing and Producing Zippah Recording Studio Fire Making Improvements Studio Finances Water and Smoke The Smell of a Campfire Community Support Studio Insurance Manufacturer Support Transatlantic Reverb Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateShow Notes Zippah GoFund Me Michael James on WCA Pete Wiess on WCA WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Rant Notes Dolby Learning Site Best Practices from Dolby Steve Genewick on WCA Dave Way on WCA Brad Wood on WCA Credits Guest: Brian Charles Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is New York-based recording engineer and producer Hillary Johnson. Hillary has worked with Bootblacks, Bell Hollow, The Prids, and Second Still. This is Hillary’s second appearance on the show. Her first appearance was on WCA #003.In this episode, we discuss: Home Ownership Moving To the Exurbs Future Home Studio Livestreaming DJ Home R&D AV Design Learning Logic Home Studio Plans House Buying Process Experiencing The Symphony Having Your Own Space Having a Day Job New York Recording Ecosystem Studio Closings Pandemic Records The Love of Recording Bands Matt's Rant: Collectors and Users Links and Show Notes Hillary on WCA #003 Dan Alexander on WCA #335 Dan Alexander’s Book on Gear Hillary’s site WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Hillary Johnson Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is mixer, engineer, producer Kolton Lee. Kolton worked with producer Jacquire King for several years and has worked with artists such as Daughtry and Shania Twain. He currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona. In this episode, we discuss: Cave Creek, AZ Target Karaoke Machine Garageband Dumpster Diving Craig Schumacher Cave Creek Studio The Need to Grow Moving to Nashville Working with Jacquire King Session Documentation Green Beret’s of Audio Finding Your Role Working Multiple Jobs Financial Advice Moving Back to Arizona Working with High Profile Artists Getting Reestablished Luna and Apollo’s Matt's Rant: Audio and FameLinks and Show Notes Kolton’s Site Jacquire King on WCA Craig Schumacher on WCA WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Kolton Lee Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #373 with Mark Abrams – Puremix, Supportive Family, Automation, Intention, and Skipping the Bar for the SSLMy guest is Columbus, Ohio-based Producer/Mixing Engineer Mark Abrams. Mark has worked with Angel Lopez (Kanye West, Coldplay, Sam Smith), Kara Dioguardi, Spencer Sutherland, Buggie, Effee, Mark Stepro (Drummer for Butch Walker, The Wallflowers, Aaron Lee Tasjan), Ryan Brown (Drummer for Dweezil Zappa), Kid Runner, and Lydia Loveless. Mark is also the content manager for Puremix.In this episode, we discuss:Matt’s Shower VoiceGrowing up in Illinois & OhioSupportive FamilyDiscovering AudioConservatory of RecordingWeatherSkipping the Bar for the SSLBullshit Studio BehaviorParents Basement StudioGetting Financially SavyWorking Jobs You HateWork EthicWorking for SweetwaterDoing Post WorkNintendo GamesLas VegasBuilding a New StudioCarl Tatz DesignsWatching Vance Powell WorkPuremix IntentionSix-Figure Home Studio PodcastZapierMatt’s Rant: Staying on Top of Your MoneyLinks and Show NotesQuickbooks LinkMark’s SIteChris Graham on WCA IRS WebsitePuremixWCA on InstagramConnect with Matt on LinkedinCurrent sponsors & promosCreditsGuest: Mark AbramsProducer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy-Winning mastering engineer Glenn Schick. Glenn abandoned his old mastering rooms in Atlanta and masters all of his records on the go, on headphones, and travels the world doing so. In this episode, we discuss: Queens Upbringing Discovering Recording Transitioning To Mastering Moving to Atlanta Atlanta Hip-Hop Customer Service Downsizing Working in The Box Mastering Without Speakers Retraining the Brain Room Simulation Software Audio Travel Tips Artificial Intelligence Streaming Levels Vinyl Mastering New Communities Working Remote Matt's Rant: Our PassionLinks and Show Notes Glenns Site WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Glenn Schick Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Pete Morse, who runs Red Vault Audio in Portland, Maine. In this episode, we discuss: Portland Studios Red Vault Audio WWF Working From Home Building a Studio at Home Studio Build Details Sketchy Contractors Camaraderie Mixing for Video Stock Music Creation Perfectionism MTV Influence Pink Floyd 0% Financing Streamdeck Worklife Balance Frozen Dance Partys SBA Counseling Family Communication Matt's Rant: More Backup Talk!Links and Show Notes Pete's Studio Pete on Instagram Pete on Linkedin Synology WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Pete Morse Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Songwriter / Engineer / Producer Nikki McGuinness, who runs Creation X Recording based on a farm in Berkshire, England.In this episode, we discuss: Farm Life Building a Studio Contractors Open Recording Spaces Learning to Record The Corporate World Low-Grade Depression Health Issues Thinking on Your Feet Pygmy Goats Loving Life Ladders Creative ventures Choosing Gear Sylvia Massey Matt's Rant: Capturing StoriesLinks and Show Notes Nikki's Studio MX80 Sound Mike Wells on WCA #113 Rob Christensen WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Leave Matt a message. Credits Guest: Nikki McGuinness Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guests today are former WCA guests Heidi Trefethen and Ben Bernstein. Heidi is a French Hornist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and sought-after sound engineer. Ben is a producer, engineer, and mixer based in Oakland, California.In this episode, we discuss: Dolby Atmos Studios Vs. Covid Future Sessions Skywalker Sound Gear Purchases Studio Ownership Breaking Into Matt's House Gear Lending Library Broken Guitars Mountain Music Great Musicians Getting Along Audio Janitors Matt's Rant: Mixing it Up!Links and Show Notes Heidi on WCA #293 Ben On WCA #260 & WCA #055 WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Heidi Trefethen & Ben Bernstein Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is mixing engineer and audio educator Wavy Wayne, who has worked with Jim Jones, Future, Ashanti, Yo Gotti, Dave East, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: St. Louis Discovering Music Being a Kid Rapper Positive Studio Exposure Stage Fright Sony Acid Education 7 AM Algebra One Bad Night Getting Kicked Out of Full Sail Surviving in New York Audio Education School Debt Thinking Bigger Picture Teaching in St. Louis Social Media Advice Matt's Rant: Clear the Clutter!Links and Show Notes Wavy Wayne's Site Wavy Wayne on Instagram Label Maker Adobe Scan WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Wavy Wayne Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is producer, engineer, and coach Brad Dollar who has worked with Bob Weir, Journey, G-Eazy, and Parmalee. In this episode, we discuss: Moving to Nashville Coaching Transition of Culture Music Business Competition Buying a House Getting Work Bay Area vs. Nashville Recording School Mentors Grammy U Survival Classic Money Mistakes Managing Money Tip Time Travel Retrospective Just Ask Advice For Newbies Matt's Rant: Do We Really Need A Website?Links and Show Notes solo.to Brad's Site Brad's YouTube Channel Brad on Instagram WCA #360 Bryan Mathison WCA #100 Steven Hart WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Brad Dollar Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Perry Leenhouts, producer, engineer, and owner of Point Break Sound Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Perry is also a member of the band, The Travoltas. In this episode, we discuss: Point Break Sound Welfare State US & Europe Comparison The Travoltas Pop Rock Lessons Learned Working with Others Being in The Van From Drummer to Engineer Living in an Abandon School Public Radio Internship Anything is Possible Stockholm Shared Space Marketing Finances Taxes Matt's Rant: Another Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes Grace M908 WCA Reverb Shop Perry's Studio The Travoltas Perry on Instagram WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Perry Leenhouts Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Alex Allinson, producer/engineer, and co-owner of The Bridge Sound and Stage in the greater Boston area. In this episode, we discuss: Interning Being Driven Taking the Crooked Path Cooking Parallels Not Coasting Avoiding Growing Stale Moving On Diverse Clients Presentation Running a Studio Saving For the Future Financial Mentors Matt's Rant: End of The Year DowntimeLinks and Show Notes Alexs' Studio (The Bridge Sound & Stage) WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Alex Allinson Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #364 with Chris Collier – Fathers Influence, Controlling Your Destiny, Getting Involved, Client Tree Branches, and Realizing Your WorthMy guest is producer, engineer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Collier, who has worked with Lynch Mob, Mick Mars, Korn, Whitesnake, and many more. In this episode, we discuss:Fathers InfluenceHome StudiosGetting Your Name Out ThereIdentity CrisisBeing a HomebodyThe Drive of RecordingJust Doing ItDiscovering Pro ToolsGetting InvolvedControlling Your DestinyRecording Dave Grohl StyleMoving to VegasMick MarsClient Tree BranchesRealizing Your WorthMatt’s Rant: Remembering the Bigger PictureLinks and Show NotesChris on InstagramChris on LinkedinWCA on InstagramConnect with Matt on LinkedinCurrent sponsors & promosCreditsGuest: Chris CollierHost: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is producer, engineer, and mixer Charles Root III, better known as Chaz Root of Electric Owl Works Recording in upstate New York. In this episode, we discuss: Root History Playing Bars Drinking Ages Classical Training Stuttering Going Blind Garbage Picking Stereos Wah Wah Discovery Rudy Van Gelder 4 Track Mastery Starting Small Electric Owl Works Residential Recording Finances Matt's Rant: Taking a Break from the Audio PartyLinks and Show Notes Electric Owl Works Website Electric Owl Works on Instagram Electric Owl Works on YouTube Electric Owl Works on Facebook Electric Owl Works on Twitter WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Chaz Root Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Ross-Spang. This is Matt's second appearance on WCA. In this episode, we discuss:Sam Phillips RecordingNew StudioCrosstown ConcourseSun StudiosWorkflowSteven DurrWiring30,000 feet Of Audio cableAesthetic Choices15% Red Neck60's and 70's InspirationCustom Headphones SystemHoward Hughes OCDNice But Not Too NiceThe Price of Wood Matt's Rant: Staying PositiveLinks and Show NotesSouthern GroovesWCA on InstagramConnect with Matt on LinkedinCurrent sponsors & promosCreditsGuest: Matt Ross-SpangHost: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

Today, my guest is Portland, Maine-based mastering engineer Patrick Keane. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up w/out Screens Tinkering Problem Solving Lessons Being Prepared FOH Producing Discovering Mastering Bob Ludwig Choosing Gear Selling Gear Room Building Finances Retirement Matt's Rant: A Belated Birthday CelebrationLinks and Show Notes Patricks' Site WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Patrick Keane Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

Today, my guest is studio owner, engineer, composer, and vocalist Bryan Matheson who owns and runs Skyline Studios in Oakland, California. In this episode, we discuss: Teac 2340 PCM Beta Leos Pro Audio Skyline Studios Converting A Warehouse Chips Davis Ad Work Keeping Outside Noise Out Client Growth Keeping a Studio In Business Always Learning RTFM Covid Survival UVC Lights Good Landlords Live Streaming Sustaining Waves Work/Life Balance Matt's Rant: Use It or Lose it!Links and Show Notes Skyline Studios Site WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Bryan Matheson Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

Today, my guest is Grammy-nominated record producer, audio engineer, songwriter, and musician Will Yip who has worked with Lauryn Hill, Panic! at the Disco, Blacklisted, and many others. In this episode, we discuss: Hard Working Parents Strict Upbringing Drums Feeding off Stress Falling in Love with Recording Free Demos Setting Goals Mom's Basement Studio Buying into a Studio Investment in Songs Starting a Record Label Management Power of Routine Taking Care of Your Body Matt's Rant: ComplacencyLinks and Show Notes Wills' Site Will on Instagram WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Will Yip Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is 4x Grammy Awarded Mixer, Engineer, Producer Robert Carranza. Robert has worked with Ozomatli, Marilyn Manson, Jack Johnson, Los Lobos, and many others.In this episode, we discuss:East LABlack SabbathMusic TodayFirst 4 TrackBruce SwedienFloating AssistantStudio ManagersPagersPaul RothchildGetting FiredLessons from MusiciansAsking QuestionsListeningEmotionMoney ManagementGear vs. Good SongsThe BeatlesMentorsEgoFamilyMatt's Rant: CommunicationLinks and Show NotesRobert in InstagramWCA on InstagramConnect with Matt on LinkedinCurrent sponsors & promosCreditsGuest: Robert CarranzaHost: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

Today, my guest is producer, mix engineer, and artist Michael James. Michael has worked with Hole, L7, Robben Ford, A.J. Croce, and many others. This is Michael's second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss: Reflecting on Petaluma vs. Los Angeles Balance Pandemic Related Changes Fiber Internet Rogue Amoeba Zoom Dolby Atmos Alternator Records Shelter In Place Alternative Audio Business Tire Balancing Having Open Plans Small Town Strategies Room of 100 People Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes Michael's Site Michaels Label Michael's New Record WCA #125 w/ Michael James WCA #211 w/ Jamison Durr WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Michael James Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

Today, my guest is musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer Todd Hutchisen, co-owner of Acadia Recording Company located in Portland, Maine. In this episode, we discuss: Taking Ownership of Acadia Studio Names Tripple Sessions Rudy Van Gelder Don Zientara Anti-Trend Gear Restraint Buying and Building Once Analogies Studio Ownership Blinders on Head Down Family Balance Financial Philosophy Serving The Scene Safe Covid Sessions Matt's Rant: Knowing when to say Yes or No to GigsLinks and Show Notes acadiarecording.com Todd on Linkedin WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Todd Hutchisen Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

Today, my guest is producer, engineer, and musician Jason Phelps, co-owner of Acadia Recording Company located in Portland, Maine. In this episode, we discuss: Portland, Maine Lobster Acadia Recording CO. Gateway Mastering Landlords Mini Splits Studio Business Shared Workflows Studio Partnerships Grants and Loans Handling Studio Money Trust Making People Comfortable 8 Tracks Back Ordered Guitars Bluegrass Networking Teaching Having A Plan Matt's Rant: Having Coffee with New FriendsLinks and Show Notes acadiarecording.com jasonphelpsmusic.com WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Jason Phelps Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Producer, Engineer, and Educator Tom Gordon. Tom has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Dr. Dre, The Beach Boys, Boyz II Men, Willie Nelson, Whitesnake, and Bruce Dickenson of Iron Maiden, to name a few. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up In Reno Theater Parents Sammy Davis Jr. Reel to Reel Discoveries Endless Love Granny's House USC Discovering Recording Advice from Shelly Yakus Milli Vanilli Spec Deals Music Bias Weed Offerings Working with Famous People Whitesnake Imirage Studios Teaching 80 Hour Weeks Lessons for Students Matt's Rant: Inspiration from Other ThingsLinks and Show Notes Tom's Site Tom at UNR Mike Blodgett WCA #348 WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Tom Gordon Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is recording, mixing, and mastering engineer Matt Qualls who is based in Memphis, Tennessee. In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up In Memphis Early Recording Van Burnout Doctors Office Recording Ardent Studios Working with Limitations Neve VR-60 and Toothpicks Studio Maintenance The Bay Area Albuquerque Feeling Retired Gear Talk Sound Bath Moving Back to Memphis Young Avenue Sound Nashville vs. Memphis Invasion Sacrifices Matt's Rant: Over CommittingLinks and Show Notes Matt Qualls on Instagram WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Matt Qualls Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Grammy Nominated Mixer, Producer, Sean O'Keefe who has worked with Fall Out Boy, Hawthorne Heights, and The Plain White T's, among many others. In this episode, we discuss: Chicago 4 Track Recording Academic Father Quitting School Living in an Office Wednesday Warriors Lessons Learned from Gravity Studios Hacking the Intern Process Smart Studios Fall Out Boy Evanston Soft City Managers Royalties Economic Lessons Gear Doesn't Matter Matt's Rant: Random ThoughtsLinks and Show Notes Sean's Site Sean on Instagram Doug McBride Justin Perkins Ken Sluiter Brad Wood Butch Vig WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Sean O'Keefe Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Grammy Nominated Mixer, Producer, and Recording Engineer Travis Ference. Travis has worked with Imagine Dragons, John Mayer, Ariana Grande, and Bush, to name a few. In this episode, we discuss: North Carolina Blooming Late Selling his only Zeppelin CD! Talent Shows Sports Berklee College of Music Boston LA Capital Studios Waiting for the Phone to Ring Life As a Studio Runner Disney Pop Doing Awful Things to Audio Independence Personality Types in Audio Matt's Rant: Staying OrganizedLinks and Show Notes Travis's Site ProGressions Podcast Travis on Instagram WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Travis Ference Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is recording and mixing engineer Leslie Brathwaite, who has worked with Pharrell Williams, Outkast, Björk, TLC, Jay Z, Madonna, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Akon, T.I., Monica, Michael Jackson, Cher, Mary J. Blige, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G just to name a few. In this episode, we discuss: Virgin Islands Calypso Music Birth of Hip Hop Drum Machines Island Culture Making Dubs Leaving The Island Full Sail The Craft of Recording Dallas Austin Salads for Whitney Houston Apple IIE Taking Pride in Work Good and Efficient Building Relationships The Cup Test Turning Work Down Valuing Peace Mixing in the Box Money Talk Mix Philosophy Matt's Rant: Revisiting HabitsLinks and Show Notes Leslie on Instagram Leslie on Twitch Atomic Habits WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Leslie Brathwaite Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Grammy-Winning Mix Engineer and Producer Craig Alvin. Craig's recording credits include Hanson, Little Big Town, Amy Grant, Vanessa Carlton, Will Hoge, Andrew Belle, Brittany Howard, and a Grammy for his mix work on Kacey Musgraves' Golden Hour album in 2019.In this episode, we discuss: Vancouver, Washington Bible College Neves 5 O'Clock People Joe Chicarelli Always Be Listening Oklahoma City Advice on Nashville Muscle Shoals Mentors Larry Crane Aretha Franklin Cost of Living New Studio Work/Life Survival Quality of Tracks Matt's Rant: Do We Always Need to Get Paid for Our Stuff?Links and Show Notes Craig's Site Craig On Instagram WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Craig Alvin Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

Today, my guest is producer, engineer, composer, and electrician Mike Blodgett, the owner of Electric Sparky Land recording in East Oakland. In this episode, we discuss: East Oakland Live/Work Space Reno, Nevada Viola Field Recording 4 Tracks Starving Musician Becoming an Electrician Business Practices Building a Studio Creating A Record Label Recording Bands Live Choosing Gear Talking Electricity Hiring an Electrician Matt's Rant: Atmos Studio UpdateLinks and Show Notes Mike's Studio WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Mike Blodgett Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Live Sound engineer Beckie Campbell. Beckie does FOH for major acts like the Indigo Girls and the Commodores. She's also the owner of B4Media Production LLC, where she Produces corporate events, festivals, and live shows all over the US. In this episode, we discuss: Live Sound Union Work The UP of Michigan FullSail Building A Resume Worship Sound Controlling The Live Beast Building Troubleshooting Skills Setting Rates A1 AND A2 Distinctions Working On Digital Consoles Taking Deep Breaths Recording Shows Hearing Protection Money Management Planning for The Future Health and Wellness Work/Life Balance Running Your Life From The Road Health Insurance Matt's Rant: Making time for your imaginationLinks and Show Notes Beckie on Facebook Beckie on Linkedin Beckie on Instagram Beckie's Website Soundgirls Site WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Beckie Campbell Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

Today's guest today is sound designer, mixer, composer, and writer Dante Fumo. Dante started recording indie bands in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has since branched out into sound design for film and games and relocating to Minnesota. In this episode, we discuss: Copywriting Prog Rock Audio School Recording for 6 Packs Basement Studios Day Jobs Freelance Writing Building a Studio Working From Home Post Production Game Sound Immersive Audio Selling Gear Lower Overhead Studio Identity The Sunk Cost Fallacy Finding Work Volunteering Local Work Opportunities Slack Channels Hobby vs. Profession Finances Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes Dante's Site Dante on Instagram Dante on Twitter Sound Anchor DAW stand WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Dante Fumo Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

Today's guest is producer, engineer, mixer Chuck Zwicky, making a return appearance on WCA. Chuck has worked with Prince, Soul Asylum, The Rembrandts, Mandy Moore, and many others. In this episode, we discuss: Collaboration Social Media COVID Money Survival Analogies Prince Nostalgia AI Radio Flowers Next To Your Name 1000 Sheets of Paper Deterministic Latency Outboard Gear Matt's Rant: My Favorite HobbyLinks and Show Notes Chucks Website Chucks First Interview on WCA George Vlad Interview SonoBus that Chuck mentioned Facebook Feed Eradicator Matt mentioned WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits Guest: Chuck Zwicky Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab