Working Class Audio

Today's guest is producer, engineer, mixer, Tim Palmer known for his work with Pearl Jam, U2, Cutting Crew, Tears for Fears, and many more. This is Tim's second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss: Key to Repeat Clients Treating People Well Humanizing Revisions "Prodixing" (Producing + Mixing) Remote Clients Past vs. Present State of Songwriting Mutt Lang Handling Compromise Studio Building Hearing Safety Rethinking Gear Music Cares Black Fret Pricing U2 Comfort zones Matt's Rant: Thinking and Working GloballyLinks and Show Notes Tim's Site: https://timpalmer.com/ Black Fret: https://www.blackfret.org/ Music Cares: https://www.grammy.com/musicares Tim's First Interview on WCA: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-025-with-tim-palmer/ 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: Tim Palmer 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 podcast engineer, content producer, and thought leader Tanner Campbell. In this episode, we discuss: Pound Puppies Holding Court IT Influence Podcasts Marijuana Legalization Colorado Podcast Audio Quality Imposter Syndrome Portland, Maine ATM Studio Joanne Fabrics Podcast Studio Corporate Clients Joan London Marketing Locally Quality of Character Surviving COVID Bankruptcy Discussions Binaural Audio Spotify Q-code Audio Dramas Matt's Rant: Random ThoughtsLinks and Show Notes Tanner's Studio: https://guthtaigh.com/ Tanner's Site: https://www.tannerhelps.com/ Tanner's Blog: https://blog.tannerhelps.com/ 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: Tanner 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

My guest today is producer/engineer/mixer, Steve Sykes. Steve has worked with Stanley Clark, Al Jarreau, Smokey Robinson, Enrique Iglesias, and many more. He talks to us from his studio in Los Angeles. In this episode, we discuss: Jazz in Philadelphia 10th-Grade Education Lunch in Denver Homelessness The Guys in the White Coats The Deli Accident Payphone Gig Offer Learning Drums Day Labor Jobs Recording Mike Chapman Al Schmitt Bill Smith Steve Genewick Pete Doell Miami Vice Syncing Always Be in Record Musician Engineers Work-Life Balance Matts' Rant: Reclaimed Wood WallsLinks and Show Notes Steve's Site: https://www.stevesykes.com/ 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: Steve Sykes 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 and Emmy award-winning producer/engineer Cynthia Daniels. Cynthia has worked with an incredible amount of talented ed people from the worlds of music, Broadway, television, radio, and film. In this episode, we discuss: Stamford, Connecticut Early Influence of Audio Equipment Not The Chick on The Couch Al Grundy Institute of Audio Research Paying Dues Boot Camp of Audio Weeding People Out Proper Training Phil Ramone Inspiring Talent Headphone Mixes Talking With Other Engineers Timing Know Your Worth Downton Abbey Psychedelic Spinning Wheel of Doom Hamptons Studio John Storyk Covid Protocols Lockouts Alec Baldwin Matt's Rant: More Dolby Atmos Links and Show Notes Cynthia's Studio: http://monkmusicstudios.com/ 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: Cynthia Daniels 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 Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Collin Dupuis who has worked with many artists, including Lana Del Ray, Cage The Elephant, and the Black Keys. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up In Michigan Norman Druce Glenn Brown Productions Impedance The Learning Process Detroit, MI Nashville, TN Al Sutton Wiring and Tech Work Working Late Hours Vintage King Working in Italy Cost of Living in Michigan Mid-West Work Ethic Motown Dan Auerbach Moving to Nashville Getting Replaced Loyalty Engineer Roles Links and Show Notes Collin's Site: www.collindupuis.com Collin on Instagram: @collin_dupuis_mixer/ 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: Collin Dupuis 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, and assistant professor at Berklee school of music, Sean McLaughlin. Sean has worked with notable producers Andy Johns, Jimbo Barton, Carmen Rizzo, and artists Rush, Elliott Smith, Marilyn Manson, Death Row Records, and many others. This is Sean's second appearance on the show, with his first being on WCA #037.In this episode, we discuss: Zoom Teaching Renting Studio Space Mini Split AC Units Studio Marriages Great Landlords Thought Leaders Template Mixing Billy Decker Taking the Clients Temperature Nashville vs. Boston Audio Student Observations Berklee Staff Kaizen The Myth of Sisyphus Perfection Pushing the Envelope Screwing Up Star Wars Links and Show Notes Sean's Studio Site: https://www.37ft.com/ Sean's Site: http://theseanmclaughlin.com/ Sean's Previous Episode: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-037-with-sean-mclaughlin/ Dolby Link: https://bit.ly/35j8gmY Dolby Surround Panner: https://bit.ly/3vjScfi 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: Sean McLaughlin 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-nominated mastering and restoration engineer, audio preservationist, and educator Jessica Thompson. Jessica originally appeared on WCA in episode #080, and I'm thrilled to have her back on the show to talk about backup strategies for audio, restoration, some gear talk, and changes in her new studio she is planning at her house. In this episode, we discuss: Admin Work Archiving Formats File Management Backup Strategies Working From Home Data Tape Restore DAT Tapes Modular Digital Multitracks COVID Work Challenges Silver Linings Building A Home Studio The John Cuniberti ATR Spending Money To Make Money Gear Backup Buddies Zynaptic Bettermaker EQ Weiss Mastering Turntables Audeze Headphones Future Formats Links and Show Notes Jessica's Site: https://www.jessicathompsonaudio.com/ Jessica on Instagram: @jathompso/ Jessica's Previous Episode: WCA #080 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: Jessica Thompson 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 mixer, audio coach, and noise abatement consultant Peter Claes, who lives in Hasselt, Belgium.Peter has a great Youtube channel that I watch called Masterclaes (spelled with his last name in mind ) Master Claes, and I enjoy his approach to teaching and sharing knowledge. After connecting on Linkedin, we made arrangements to join me to share his experience working in live sound with bands such as Simple Monds, The Human League, and Arsenal. In this episode, we discuss: Hasselt, Belgium Family Music Shop Music School Live Sound Reading Music Using Studio Gear Live Playing In Bands Mentors Climbing The Live Sound Ladder Working With Others Making A Living Business Outlook Challenges Striving For Perfection Working With Musicians Coaching Sharing Knowledge Masterclaes The Critics Ambition vs. Work/Life Post COVID Work Matt's Rant: ExplorationLinks and Show Notes Peter's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterclaesBE Peter's Site: https://www.varisound.be/ MasterClaes: https://masterclaes.be/ 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: Peter Claes 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 producer, engineer, mixer Val Garay. Val has had an incredible career working with Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Kenny Rogers, Ringo Starr, Bonnie Raitt, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, Pablo Cruise, Queensrÿche, Santana, and many others. Val has garnered 5 Grammy wins, over 100 gold and platinum records, an Emmy nomination, and over 125 million worldwide record sales. In 1982, he shared a Grammy Award for Record of the Year with Kim Carnes for the iconic song, "Bette Davis Eyes." We catch up with Val at his home in Los Angeles. In this episode, we discuss: Vals Dad Frank Fillipetti Stanford School of Medicine Songwriting Lou Adler Dave Hassinger Studio Work Bill Schnee Dissecting Mixes Making Hits Teaching Others Niko Bolas Royalties Business Choosing Representation Working with Avid Coaching Assistants Do-overs Work-Life Balance Matt's Rant: Getting Back Out in Person!Links and Show Notes Val's Site: http://www.valgaray.com/ 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: Val Garay 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 engineer, former studio owner, author, and vintage gear dealer, Dan Alexander.Dan was a fixture of the Bay Area recording scene in San Francisco for many years. He ran the same studio space I did, the former Coast Recorders building on Mission Street in San Francisco as well as Coast on Harrison. He’s spent many years of his life buying and selling vintage guitars and vintage recording equipment which we will talk about. He’s got a new book out called “Dan Alexander Audio: A Vintage Odyssey" He talk s to us from his home in Los Angeles.In this episode, we discuss: Radical Parents House UnAmerican Activities Committee The Rockets Eddie Money Bay Area Music Selling Guitars Grocery Store Studio Vintage Recording Gear Wheeling and Dealing Hyde Street Studios Coast Recorders Coast on Harrison Bill Putnam The Drain of The Studio Business Getting Evicted Divorce Rising Gear Prices Gear Clones Matt's Rant: Getting out of the Chair!Links and Show Notes Dan's Site: https://danalexanderaudio.com/ Dan's Book: Dan Alexander Audio: A Vintage Odyssey 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: Dan Alexander 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 musician, songwriter, author, and producer, Jack Rubinacci. Born in Rome, raised in the UK, and now residing in Norway. Jack has been through the music industry on both sides of the glass including recorded his debut release with Tchad Blake Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, he’s sold produced and mixed his own releases, he’s opened for Joe Cocker, Lionel Richie, and Arcade Fire to name a few. Like many in the industry, Jack suffers from Tinnitus. He’s written two books on the topic and it is the focus of our conversation in today's episode. Jack came as a referral from our good friend and studio rat James Ivey. I felt it was important to have Jack on to discuss this topic of tinnitus since many people don’t. In this episode, we discuss: Tinnitus Monitoring low Earplugs Meeting Dad at 10 Sleeping By The Hotel Piano Tchad Blake Sympathetic Producers IPad Production Dealing with Tinnitus Getting inside the Song Ear Nose and Throat Prepping Your Ears for Sonic Assault Tools to Counteract Tinnitus Sound Therapy Matt's Rant: The Great Al SchmittLinks and Show Notes Jacks tinnitus website www.helpmytinnitus.com Overcoming Tinnitus. 12 Tools That Helped Me Overcome Tinnitus A Musician With Tinnitus: 14 Tools That Help Me Perform And Cope With Tinnitus Jack's Instagram Jack on Spotify Jack's Site: http://www.jackrubinacci.com Jack on Youtube Journey of Sound to the Brain 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: Jack Rubinacci 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 producer, engineer, mixer Alex Crescioni.Alex is based in Los Angeles at his studio Stygian Sound, located in the legendary Sound City studio complex. He works with a wide variety of rock & metal bands on Nuclear Blast Records, Napalm Records, Wind-Up Records, Craft Recordings, Cleopatra Records, Metal Assault Records, Steamhammer Records, Sliptrick Records, EMP Label Group, Gore House Productions, Frontiers Records, Danse Macabre Records, and Minotauro Records. I've followed Alex's career for a long time and am happy he's here to join me for a chat. Alex Crescioni, coming up here on The Working Class Audio Podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Mothers Musical influence The Suzuki Method Musicians Institute Peter and the wolf Garage Sale Four-Track Home base Wanting To Give Up Bad Intern Experiences Sound City LA Studio Complexes Getting Work Client Vetting Process Rates Mentors Guitar Pedals Doom metal Matt Wallace Tim Palmer Chris Collier Assistants Struggling Financial Awakening Matt's Rant: Sharing Your KnowledgeLinks and Show Notes Alex's Site: https://www.alexcrescioni.com/ Alex on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcrescioni/ Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexcrescioni/ 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: Alex Crescioni 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 Frank Filipetti, a producer, engineer, mixer, and a seven-time Grammy winner. Frank has worked with many artists, including Foreigner, KISS, Carly Simon, The Bangles, Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Elton John, Rod Stewart, and Paul McCartney, to name a few. Frank talks to us from his home in Connecticut about his journey, which I think you'll enjoy very much. In this episode, we discuss: Parental Impact Grammar School Band Physics to Music Losing Record Deals Transition to Recording at 30 Right Track Recording Peter Asher Niko Bolas Val Garay METAlliance Starting Late Survival Alan Myerson Dealing with Doubt Sticking With It Assessing Career Learning Everyday Studio in Connecticut Living Outside of Recording Hubs Finances Matt's Rant: Protecting your Ears!Links and Show Notes Frank's site: http://frankfilipetti.com/bio/ METAlliance: https://www.metalliance.com/ 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: Frank Filipetti 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 Michael Castañeda, who is an audio engineer who does location recordings, post-production, producing, and consultation for podcasts.In this episode, we discuss: West Covina Tape Syncs Covid Audio Practices Cassettes Drum & Bugle Corps. School Band Citrus Community College UC San Diego Sending Resumes Craigslist Illness Reality Show Gigs The Grind of TV Recording School Bands Getting Super Lucky The Gift of Audio Gear Live Sound Podcast Work Network of Friends Enjoying Gigs New York Times Podcast Producing Learning in the Field Linkedin Matt's Rant: Banking LocallyLinks and Show Notes Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticaudio Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/plasticaudio WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Michael Castañeda Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Bill Schnee who is an internationally renowned producer, engineer, and mix master. He has over 125 Gold and Platinum records and 50 top twenty singles and is known as an engineer’s engineer. Bill has worked on dozens of Grammy-nominated and winning albums, and has been personally nominated 11 times for The Best Engineered Album category, winning twice for Steely Dan’s Aja and Gaucho. He also has won an Emmy Award for Best Sound Mixing for a Variety Special and a Dove Award. In his 50+ year career, Bill has found success in every musical genre, from Pop to Rock to R&B to Gospel to Country. Bill talks to us from Blackbird Studios in Nashville where we have a great conversation I think you’ll enjoy.In this episode, we discuss: Growing up In Phoenix Love of Radio Early Record Deal Quitting College Law School Parents Approval San Francisco Discovering Audio Working with Hired Guns Keeping Musicians Happy Recording Drums Working with Singers High Profile Artists Shyness Faith Peers AL Schmitt The Gift of Balancing Putting Family First Disagreements Differences in Record Making Nashville vs. Los Angeles Money Management Chairman at the Board Grammy’s and Dad Jokes Records That Don’t Get Promoted The R Word Matt's Rant: Expanding your DAW skillsLinks and Show Notes Bill's Site: https://www.billschnee.com/ Bill's Book: https://amzn.to/326cjBj WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Bill Schnee Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Mastering Engineering Joe Caithness. Joe has worked on mastering the soundtrack music for games such as Borderlands, and Tekken, the soundtracks for the Netflix movie Close, bands such as Don Martin 3 and Palooka 5 and he does it all from the comfort of his mastering studio located in his backyard in Nottingham, England. In this episode, we discuss: Shakespeare Early PC Recording Clutter Being An Audio Introvert Forums GateKeeper Mentality Online Mentors Gear Poverty Inverse Financial Curves Pragmatic Studio Building Transfer Equipment Test Pressings Mastering QC Process Meta Data Professionalism Office Hours Back Issues Being Debt Free Matt's Rant: PatienceLinks and Show Notes Joe’s site: joecaithnessmastering.com WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Joe Caithness Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is producer, engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, singer and, songwriter, Alan Evans. This is Alan’s second time on the podcast. He first joined us on episode 133. This time around He talks to us from Massachusetts where we have a great chat about his studio and, his record label, and what’s been happening lately in his life. In this episode, we discuss: Studio Remodeling Alan's Record Label Remote Teaching Audio Minimalism Vinyl Flooring Great Musicians Open Concept Recording Template Mixing Financial Groove Selling Vinyl Records The Blockbuster Documentary The Black Puma's Great Monitoring Boot Drives Matt's Rant: Audio DogmaLinks and Show Notes Alan's Studio: https://www.ironwax.com/ Alan's Band: https://www.soulive.com/ Alan's Label: https://www.vintageleaguemusic.com/ Listen to this song! https://spoti.fi/3stsG6M WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Alan Evans Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Grammy-winning producer/engineer and mixer, Trina Shoemaker. Trina has worked with Sheryl Crow, Tanya Tucker, the Indigo Girls, Pearl Jam, Patty Griffen, and many, many more. Trina comes to us by way of former WCA guest and friend Andrew Scheps who helped make the introduction. We have a great discussion that I think you’ll enjoy. In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up In Joliet, Illinois Concerts in Chicago Jackson 5 Dads’ “Control Room” Chicago Los Angeles Drive Aways Capital Records Temp Alternative Marketing Rancho De La Luna Living in London Drug Runs LA Recording Workshop Susan Rodgers New Orleans Daniel Lanois Canadians Sheryl Crow Needs-Based Creatures Jeff Trott Tchad Blake Hurricane Katrina Losing Her House Counting on Music Moments Alabama The Peavy Brothers Writing a Novel Matt's Rant: Lack of WorkLinks and Show Notes Trina's Site: http://www.trinashoemaker.com/ Trina on Instagram: @trinashoemaker Dauphin Street Studios: http://www.dauphinstreetsound.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Trina Shoemaker Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Grammy Nominated engineer Stephen Dent. Stephen has worked on records for Notorious B.I.G, Sean Combs, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, and Lil Kim. He also spent a number of years running Daddy’s House, the studio owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs located in Brooklyn. I met Stephen while participating in rooms on Club House. I reached out and he accepted my invitation to come on the show. We have a great conversation and I’m looking forward to you hearing about his journey.In this episode, we discuss: Motown Gospel Go Go Music Yacht Rock Anthony Wellington Offset Printing DJing Making Beats The Forest Gump Effect Super VHS/Beta Max Recording Engineering Out of Spite Omega Recording School SSL Plasma Meters DC to NYC House of Sound Bob Rosa Tackling the Tape Library Sleeping on Trains Befriending The Homeless The One Page That Changed His Life Working with Sean Diddy Combs Not Leaving the Studio Golf Teaching Sons Man Cave Matt's Rant: Self EvaluationLinks and Show Notes Stephen on Instagram: @inlikedent Oblique Strategies: https://bit.ly/3lkhNkW WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Stephen Dent Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: Cordova

My guest today is producer, mixer, and scoring engineer Jason LaRocca. Jason has worked on films such as “Bad Boys for Life,” “Paddington,” “Aquaman,” “The Accountant,” “Joy”, “Godzilla: King of Monsters,” Blumhouse horror hit “Ma,” and the 2018 Oscar-winning documentary “Icarus.” Jason also mixed the music for the smash-hit video game “Fortnite" as well as “Cyberpunk” and “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.” Jason is formerly known as the singer/guitarist of the acclaimed punk band, The Briggs.In this episode, we discuss: Mixing Music for Films and Games Breakfast with The Beatles Kids Choir with Toto Music and Skateboarding Starting A Band Supportive Parents Home Studio Mackie 2408 DIY Mentality Free Tape Mark Isham Curveballs Cold Calling Fortnite Music Mixing Economics of The Gig Work/Life Balance Working Smarter Matt's Rant: Maintaining A PresenceLinks and Show Notes Jason's Site: https://www.jasonlarocca.com/ Jason on Instagram: @jason_larocca solo.to for sharing links: https://solo.to/inv/MjAwNTM WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Jason LaRocca Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Grammy-nominated engineer, Steve Genewick. Steve is making a return appearance on WCA. With 30 years of experience and 20 of that spent working alongside Al Schmitt, Steve has worked all over the world with artists such as Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, and LL Cool Jay as well as games such as Apex Legend. Lately, Steve is deep into remixing classic records for release in ATMOS.In this episode, we discuss: Preparing Capital for COVID Mixing Atmos from Home Setting up for Atmos Working Independently Working with Al Schmitt High-Level Gigs Diverse Sessions Learning from Peers Learning from Everybody Being Prepared High-Pressure Sessions Sacrifices Cancer Saying No to Gigs Knowing What’s Important Shrinking Budgets Mix Revisions Mixing for Video Games Home Studio Future Matt's Rant: RevisionsLinks and Show Notes Steve's Site: http://stevegenewick.com/ Steve on Instagram: @steve_genewick WCA #070 with Al Schmitt & Steve Genewick WCA #112 with Frank Wolf WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Steve Genewick Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is producer/engineer/mixer David Gnozzi. Originally from Tuscany and now living in Los Angeles, David hosts the very popular MixBusTV channel on YouTube and works in a variety of genres.In this episode, we discuss: MixBusTV Tuscany Moving to LA Dave Pensado Being Bullied Metal and Rage Marvel Comics At Home In The US Trial and Error Being a Virgo Bodybuilding Self Discipline Misinformation False Expectations Bella Kelly Irons in the Fire Dead Lifting Health Knowing Your Limits Horror Movies Gear Distractions Matt's Rant: Time Travel Links and Show Notes David's Site: davidgnozzimixing.com MixBus TV SIte: Mixbustv.com MixBusTV on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ZDYrx2 WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: David Gnozzi Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Matthew Rifino who is a music mixer for NBC's The Today Show as well as a freelance engineer. Matthew has worked with so many top names in music it would be futile to list them all here. That said, he is a 5 Time Emmy Award Winner for his mixing work in television.In this episode, we discuss: New Jersey Upbringing Don Mcclean Recording Lessons Pushing Boundaries Influence of Grandparents Tony Bongiovi/Power Station Five Towns College 911's Effect on Studios Mixing Bands NBC's The Today Show 40 Hours a Week Working with Major Bands Hierarchy of Union Audio Covid Effects On Work Stress Level Freelance Work Home Studio Build Early to Bed Early to Rise Being Healthy Freedom From Discipline Mixing Free Wood Financial Health Union Work Matt's Rant: Tax SeasonLinks and Show Notes Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rifinomatthew/ Matthew's SIte: https://www.mattrifinomusicmixer.com/ Quickbooks Self Employed: http://fbuy.me/oLXTP WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Matthew Rifino Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is producer, engineer, mixer Dave Way. Dave has a huge discography and a load of experience to share. He talks to us from his studio in Southern California, The Way Station.In this episode, we discuss: Apple Farm Assassin The Nun With A Guitar Pretending To Be a Beatle Hearing Life Through Cassette Early Mono Recording Music vs. Baseball Berklee College of Music New York Studios Dance Remixes Gig Opportunities Teddy Riley 120 Hour Weeks Competitiveness Serendipitous Events New York Success Michael Jackson Staying In California John Doe Genre Jumping Jazz Mixing Differences Home Studio Economics Dolby Atmos Working With Stars Matt's Rant: The PurgeLinks and Show Notes Dave's Site: https://www.daveway.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Dave Way Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is New York-based mix engineer Sam Sherbin. Sam studied under the late great Bruce Swedien and Manny Marroquin. Sam is also behind the podcast called In The Zone.In this episode, we discuss: Studying with a Bruce Swedien Listening to Thriller with Bernie Grundman and Bruce Sonic Personality Dropping Out 99 cent pizzas Mixing During Covid Pivoting into Podcasting Management The Money Talk Meditation Mental Health Simple Setups Balancing Matt's Rant: Revisiting Audio Minimalism Links and Show Notes Sam's site: https://www.samsherbin.com/ Sam on Instagram: @samsherbinmusic WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Sam Sherbin Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Michael Brauer. Michael has worked with Coldplay, John Mayer, The Rolling Stones, My Morning Jacket, and Bob Dylan, to name a few. In this episode, we discuss: Speaking French with Mom Playing in Bands Drummer/Soundman Total Clarity Working in Shipping Being Ready to Help Regional Sounds Daytime Jingles Luther Vandross Dancing Going to England Shaving the Mustache Producing Fear of Sounding Like Others Greg Calbi Self Evaluation Focusing on Mixing Audience Acceptance Forgetting Balance Mixing From Your Heart Mix Revisions Having a Great Team Bike Racing Transcendental Meditation Eating Well Work/Life Balance Matt's Rant: Client CommunicationLinks and Show Notes Michael's Site: https://www.mbrauer.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Michael Brauer Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Seattle-based producer-engineer Andy D. Park. Andy has worked with Death Cab for Cutie, John Van Deusen. K Flay, The Deftones, Alice in Chains, Pearl jam, and Soundgarden. He talks to us from his freshly built studio at his home in Seattle.In this episode, we discuss: Idealism Recording Schools Making Mistakes Tucson to Seattle Persistence Learning Lessons The Beauty of Seattle Working at a Bookstore Eddie Vedder Freelancing Obama Care 24 Hours with Chance the Rapper & Skrillex Building a Home Studio Full Circle with The Def Tones Making a Living As An Engineer TV Detectives Learning To Take a Break Planning Your Finances Emotion over Fidelity Matt's Rant: Spreading the WorkLinks and Show Notes Andy's Site: http://www.andyparkrecording.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Andy D. Park Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Grammy award-winning mixer engineer and producer Ryan Gilligan. Ryan got his start at Quad Studios in New York, where he started as an intern, then assistant before taking on a year-long engineering gig for Busta Rhymes. Following that, he returned to Quad and began a mentorship with Michael Brauer that would last for seven years. He worked alongside artists, such as Coldplay, John Mayer, Kanye West, Shakira, Grizzly Bear, and many others. Eventually, he moved to Los Angeles to work with producer John Hill on music for Adele, Gwen, Stefani, and Florence and the Machine. He ended up staying in Los Angeles and continues to work there to this day freelancing. In this episode, we discuss: Playing Trumpet Interning Quad Studios Electric Lady Busta Rhymes Duffle Bags of Hard Drives Los Angeles New York Michael Brauer Health Challenges Mixing Based on Emotion Surviving on Mixing Strict Budgeting Matt's Rant: Banking! Yes, seriously. Links and Show Notes Ryan's Site: https://ryangilligan.com/ Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillygong/ The Royalty site Ryan mentions: https://vydia.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Ryan Gilligan Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Jenny Ortiz, also known as mixedbyJNY. Jenny has worked with K.A.A.N., JLA, Contraband, and Thurs. She talks to us from her home and home studio in Southern California, where we have a great conversation. In this episode, we discuss: Behind The Scenes Videos College Audio Wrapping Cables Shantih Hasst of Studio 770 Interning Aligning Tape Machines Being a Dispatcher Spreading Her Wings Networking Using Social Media Being a Runner Not Depending on Others Marketing Herself Having Patience Mixing Durning Covid Home Studio Facility Plan B Matt's Rant: Home Studio Income IdeasLinks and Show Notes Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjny/ Jenny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mixedbyjny WCA Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Jenny Ortiz aka mixedbyJNY Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is engineer, musician Paul Fig. Paul has worked with Alice In Chains, Slipknot, Bush, the Def Tones, Rush, Stone Sour, The Mars Volta, and Johnny Cash. Paul's also worked alongside Joe Barresi, Matt Hyde, Don Smith, Matt Wallace, David Bianco, George Drakoulias, and Greg Fidelman. He's a former member of the band Amen. And when he's not working on other people's records, he's working on music for television and film, including the HBO documentary series Sonic Highways, Fox Sports, and MTV. Great guy. We hit it off immediately, and he comes to us via Joe Barresi. Once again. Thank you, Joe, for the referral.In this episode, we discuss: Eddie Van Halen Dantes Jazz Club Punk Rock Ethics Assisting Falling Budgets Acquiring Gear Video People Mailbox Money Handling Crashes Getting Gigs Low Overhead Managers Getting Out of the Chair Matt's Rant: Gear ChatLinks and Show Notes Paul's Site: https://paulfigmusic.com/ Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulfigmusic/ Paul on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulFigMusic/ WCA Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Paul Fig Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is engineer Shuta Shinoda. Based in London, originally from Tokyo. We talk all about Shuta's journey from Japan to the UK and everything in between. In this episode, we discuss: Learning Audio Visa Challenges Working in Japan Working in England Cleaning windows English classes Sacrificing Peak time Train Battles Moving to London Connecting with Local Bands Surviving During Covid Future Outlook Listening to your Instincts Matt's Rant: A Little Business and a Little InspirationLinks and Show Notes Shuta's Site: https://www.shutashinoda.co.uk/ Shuta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shutashinoda/ Radio Garden on IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radio-garden-live/id1339670993 Radio Garden on Android: https://tinyurl.com/ycambhd3 WCA Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Shuta Shinoda Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Grammy award-winning recording engineer John Baffa. He's worked with a wide array of people, including Mike Patton, Henry Rollins, the Melvins, as well as the Los Angeles percussion quartet. He joins us from his home in Southern California, and we talk about many things, including his work at Cal Arts as an instructor. John Baffa, coming up here on the working class audio podcast.In this episode, we discuss: John's Diverse Upbringing Live Sound Touring The Troubadour FOH Paying Attention Introduction to Recording CAL ARTS Late Nights The Hardest Thing About Teaching Audio John's House Studio Going Solar Socially Distanced Sessions Remote audio instruction Creating a Reverb Chamber Ghosts in the Building Diversification Stable Shows Forecasting Matt's Monologue: DIversification, again! Links and Show Notes Cal Arts: https://calarts.edu/ John's Studio: https://tvtrayrecording.com/ WCA Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: John Baffa Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Jesse Cannon. Jesse is a man who covers a lot of territory. He produces, engineers, mixes, and masters. He hosts podcasts, he's an author, and he's the host of a YouTube channel. He does a lot of stuff, and he comes to us as a recommendation from our good friend, former WCA guest, Steve Evetts, and I'm excited to have him on. We had a great conversation the other day. And I'm looking forward to you hearing that conversation. Jesse Cannon, coming up here on the Working Class Audio podcast.In this episode, we discuss: WFMU Producing Podcasting YouTube Books Identity Steve Albini Big Words Freedom Daily Beast Panic Attacks Managing Bands Surviving Diversifying Matt's Monologue: Paying it ForwardLinks and Show Notes Jesse's Studio: http://cannonfoundsoundation.com/ Jesse's Book: Processing Creativity Jesse's Book: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business Jesse's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/33RHwcN Twitter: @jessecannon Jesse's Podcasts: The New Abnormal Podcast, Atlantic Records Inside The Album, Noise Creators & Killed By Desk WCA Instagram: @working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Jesse Cannon Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Boston-based mastering and restoration engineer. Maria Rice, Maria works at Peerless mastering and has received three nominations for the Grammy award for Best Historical Album. Her remastering work also includes the 2018 reissue of Blondie's Heart of Glass. Maria and I connected over LinkedIn, and I reached out to her, and she graciously accepted my invitation to come on the show. So I'm very much looking forward to bringing you Maria Rice here on the Working Class Audio podcast.In this episode, we discuss: Dorm Room Studio Live Recording Audio Tough Love Quitting Architecture School Divided Focus Jessica Thompson Guilt "Real Job" Pressure Interning Florida Simulation Following Your Gut Quitting Her Day Job Transferable Skills Mastering Restoration Being Resilient Diversification Matt's Monologue: Knowing YourselfLinks and Show Notes Peerless Mastering Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerlessmastering/ Maria on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-rice-8a11a19/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Maria Rice Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is producer engineer mixer Steve Evetts, who has worked with the Dillinger Escape Plan, Sepultura, The Cure, Poison the Well, Alesana, The Wonder Years, and many, many others. Steve comes to us as a recommendation from our good friend, Joe Barresi.In this episode, we discuss: Parents Attic Bass Guitar Foster X15 Tracks East in New Jersey First Studio Job Power Of Commitment Billing By The Day Ross Robinson Management Work/ Life Balance Supportive Spouse Knowing Your Worth Covid Repeat Clients Outside Perspective Burn Out The Moment Of Discovery Dealing with Opinions Social Media Matt's Monologue: Preparing and Practicing in the Off HoursLinks and Show Notes Steve's Management: http://selftitledmgmt.com/clients/SteveEvetts.html Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveevetts/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Steve Evetts Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is a friend of 20 years who plays a role in the formation of Working Class Audio. I'm talking about mastering engineer Michael Romanowski. Michael and I go way back. We were building partners at our studio in San Francisco. Michael had a mastering facility in the front. I had a recording studio in the back, and together we were co-tenants in the space that he helped bring me into. Michael played a part in the formation of Working Class Audio because he's the one that helped me get off the lease without damaging our relationship with the landlord, which was crucial. Very excited to bring you this interview with him. We met up over it at his house, where he has a residential mastering facility nominated for a TEC award. Michael Romanowski, coming up here on the Working Class Audio podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Home Mastering Facility TEC Nominated Room Compromise Shared History Paul Stubblebine Lifeboats Andrew Scheps Vance Powell The Tape Project Michigan Nashville Motorcycles Math Chris Takes the Truck Curmudgeon University Learning From Others Deep Listening Gear Buying Decisions Time Investments The Game of Inches Audiophile Wingnuttery Fuzzy Quarters Protecting Your Ears NARAS Social Media Old Dogs Beards Immersive Audio Being You Taking a Break Staying Upright Golf Work/Life Balance Addressing Mistakes Paying Attention Process of Elimination Matt's Monologue: Supporting Small BusinessLinks and Show Notes Michael's Site: https://www.coastmastering.com/ The Tape Project: https://tapeproject.com/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Michael Romanowski Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is the return of Robert L. Smith. Robert was originally on episode six of the Working Class Audio podcast. He's a producer-engineer mixer. He's based in New York City. That hasn't changed. And he has worked with some pretty big names out there. Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, David Byrne, and U2. We bring Robert back to check in about where things stand for him, where things stand during the COVID crisis, how he has navigated the whole thing, and how things have changed for him or not changed. And we're going to get to all of that. So very happy to have Robert back to join us. Robert L. Smith, coming up here on the Working Class Audio podcast.In this episode, we discuss: COVID Online Mixing Overseas Clients The State of New York Changes to Recording The Versions of Pop Remote Sessions iPhone/Garageband Recordings Manager of Expectations Educating Clients Relationships Sense of Humor The Virtual Hallway International Eco Systems Matt's Monologue: Putting in the WorkLinks and Show Notes Robert's Site: http://defyrecordings.com/ Robert's Previous Interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-006-with-robert-l-smith/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Robert L. Smith Host: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Kevin Churko. Who's originally from Canada, currently resides in the United States, and he is a producer-engineer, mixer, and songwriter. He's worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Papa Roach, Modern Science, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, and Hellyeah amongst many, many others. One aspect of his career that's fascinating that we're going to talk about is that Kevin worked for four years for Mutt Lange in Switzerland. He moved the whole family there. We're going to talk all about that in his journey, which I think you'll find quite fascinating. And I'm very excited to have Kevin join us today. So Kevin Churko, coming up here on the working-class audio podcast.In this episode, we discuss: Canadian Upbringing Family Band Shania Twain Working for Mutt Lange Living in Switzerland "Just Get Good" Taking Care of Customers Moving to Los Angeles Moving to Las Vegas Ozzy Osbourne & Zack Wylde Graceful Exits Phil Collins' Drums Saying No Working with His Kids Financial Advice Keeping the Faith Matt's Monologue: Random Goings OnLinks and Show Notes Kevin's Studio: https://www.hideoutlv.com/ Pleased to Meet Me Box Set: https://bit.ly/382SYVP Matt's past band: https://thesextants.bandcamp.com/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Kevin Churko Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Nashville based mastering engineer Daniel Bacigalupi. Daniel is a member of the team over at Infrasonic Mastering. That includes Pete Lyman, Dave Gardner, and Piper Payne, all who have been guests here on WCA. We're going to get into Daniel's journey to Nashville and into mastering here shortly. Daniel Bacigalupi coming up here on the working class audio podcast.In this episode, we discuss: Pine City Beginnings Supportive Parents Trombone Collapsing Lung Ithaca College Alex Perialas Mastering Sterling Sound Nashville Georgetown Masters Assisting Reid Shippen Pete Lyman Infrasonic Sound Having A Life Rates and Billing Your Room Golf Poker His Great Wife Covid Therapy Dealing with Stress Fear of Rejection CD-Text Fails Matt's Monologue: ParticipationLinks and Show Notes Instagram: @infrasonicdan Infrasonic Sound: https://www.infrasonicsound.com/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Daniel Bacigalupi Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Anne-Marie Pleau, who is an engineer and theatrical sound designer. And you might recognize her name because she just so happens to be the editor of the Working Class Audio Podcast. That's right. So every time I do an interview, I ship it right on over to Anne-Marie. She does her round of magic. She sends it back to me, and I assemble the show, and wallah, You have a podcast. So she plays a pretty, monumental role in the show and has since episode 220 with Butch Vig. She's been with WCA for quite some time now, and I'm pleased to have her with us today. Anne-Marie Pleau, coming up here on the Working Class Audio Podcast.In this episode, we discuss: Moving to Hawaii Starting Audio Later in Life Album Credits Audio Class Outworking Others Supportive Spouses Environmental Choices Health Care 9 to 5 Diversification Fears Saying Yes to Gigs Matt's Monologue: The Beginners MindsetLinks and Show Notes Anne-Marie on Instagram: @annemariepleau Anne-Marie on Twitter: @AnneMariePleau Anne-Marie on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/annemariepleau WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Anne-Marie Pleau Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Joyce Lieberman. Joyce has been working at WHYY in Philadelphia for the last 44 years, starting in 1976. She worked for 11 years as a Technician, 11 years as a Technical Director of Fresh Air, and 22 years as a Radio Engineering Supervisor. Joyce and I met at a dinner in Los Angeles four or five years ago. I discovered that she worked for WHYY and Terry Gross, and I began lobbying her to come on the show. Fast forward five years later, I get an email from Joyce saying, "Hey, I've got some free time. I'm ready to do this." So we have a great conversation about Joyce's career and all the details of WHYY. Very excited to bring you, Joyce Lieberman, here on the Working Class Audio podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Radio Roles Terry Gross and Fresh Air Music Long Island Math and Science Hitchhiking Woodstock The Cutlass Supreme Philadelphia WHYY Nurses and Teachers Feminism Cuba Basic Electronics Theory Radio Theory Television Electronics School Breaking into Radio Bicycling Tapes Salaries Matt's Monologue: The Passing of Moto, Recording and PerspectiveLinks and Show Notes WHYY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyy/ WHYY https://whyy.org/ Fresh Air with Terry Gross: https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Joyce Lieberman Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Steve Baughman, also known as Steve B. Steve has worked with Dr. Dre, No Doubt, Michael Jackson, and Eminem as well as several others. And his credits include recording, mixing, mastering, and production on a wide array of projects that stretch from big-band jazz to rock, to hip hop, Steve Baughman, coming up here on the Working Class Audio Podcast In this episode, we discuss: Early 4 track overdubs Criminal justice Business Chico state Larrabee Studios Hip Hop Dr. Dre DJ Muggs Will Smith 50 Cent Work Ethic Being Assertive Respecting The Wood Alpha Dogs His Amazing Wife Health Insurance Pseudo Empty Nesting Pigeon Hole Big Band Squeaky Wheels Keeping Up Relationships Inspiration From The Kids Happiness Taxes Minimal Gear Doing Life Fires Sonic Puzzles Matt's Monologue: Filling Holes in Your ScheduleLinks and Show Notes Next Level Mastering: http://www.nextlevelmastering.com/ Two Beards Production: https://www.twobeardsproductions.com/ Instagram: @in2mixin, @twobeardsmusic, @nxtlvlmastering WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Steve Baughman Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Leslie Gaston-Bird. She has been in the industry for over 30 years. Twelve of that in public radio (including National Public Radio), Seventeen in sound for picture, and Thirteen years as an educator. She's the author of the book "Women in Audio." She's a member of the AES, where she chairs numerous committees and on the board of governors. She runs Mix Messiah Productions as a freelance re-recording mixer and sound editor. She was a tenured associate professor of recording arts at the University of Colorado Denver and is co-director for the Sound Girls, UK chapter and Sound Girls scholarships, travel grants. She's been busy, to say the least, and I'm thrilled to have her on the show. Leslie Gaston-Bird, coming up here on the Working Class Audio Podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up In Ohio Dads' Reel to Reel Recording The TV Making $4.10 an Hour NPR The Magic Number The Arrakis Workstation Sounds Restoration For Film Academia vs. the Private Sector AES Unicorns Black Women In Audio Dolby Atmos New Mixing Space Rate Cards Networking Morph The Cat Being a Planner Chicken Heads Languages Running vs. Pancakes Matt's Monologue: Labeling Your WorkLinks and Show Notes Leslie's AES Profile: https://www.aes.org/aes/lesliegaston Leslie on Twitter: @MixMessiahProd Leslie on Instagram: @leslie.gaston Leslie's Book: Women in Audio https://amzn.to/33XF4R6 WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Leslie Gaston-Bird Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

My guest today is Ryan Freeland. Ryan is a producer, songwriter, engineer, and mixer based in Los Angeles. He's also a five time Grammy award winner, and he's best known for his work with Bonnie Raitt, Ray LaMontagne, Amy Mann, Grant Lee Phillips, one of my favorites, Rodney Crowell, as well as Loudon Wainwright III. He talks to us from his Stampede Origin studio located in Culver City, California, and we have a fantastic conversation. And I'm really looking forward to having him on. Ryan Freeland coming up here on The Working Class audio podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Studio Building Recording at Age 12 Working For Bob Clearmountain Lessons Learned From Bob Working with Mixing Clients Leaving The Nest Handling Slowdowns Beepers At The Beach Budgets The Artistry Of Engineering Useful Gear Designs Tape Is Not Your Savior Making Things Better In The World The Importance Of The Engineer Matt's Monologue: PerspectiveLinks and Show Notes Ryan's Site: http://www.ryanfreeland.com/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Ryan Freeland Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Andrew Scheps is a mixing and recording engineer, producer, and record label owner based in the United Kingdom. Andrew's worked with various artists, including Green Day, Low Roar, Adele, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hosier, My Brightest Diamond, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Jay Z, and black Sabbath. Andrew returns to help us celebrate number 300. He initially appeared on WCA #009, and we met up over Zoom, where he talked with me from his home in the UK, and I'm thrilled to have him back for another great discussion. In this episode, we discuss: Life in the UK Staying Visible Life Outside LA Squid the Cat Tchad Blake Chrissie Hynde Green Day Monnnow Valley Studio Selling His Gear The Retirement Plan Tonequake Records Low Roar Video games Andrew's In-The-Box Rig Loopback Back in Black My Brightest Diamond Long Term Survival Diversification Board Games Soundflow The Influence of Peers Cracked Plugins Matt's Monologue: Reflecting on 300 showsLinks and Show Notes Zynaptiq's UNFILTER https://www.zynaptiq.com/unfilter/ My Brightest Diamond: https://www.mybrightestdiamond.com/ Low Roar: http://www.lowroarmusic.com/ Soundflow: https://soundflow.org/ Loopback: https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/ Monnow Valley Studio: http://www.monnowvalleystudio.com/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Andrew Scheps Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Audrey Martinovich is a producer/engineer who co-owns Audio for the Arts in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin. Audrey's clients include TDS Telecom, Comedy Central, Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras, and The Nursery Movie. Audrey was the first female contributor to Pro Tools Expert and has given presentations at "Between the Waves Music Conference" and "Empowering Women in Audio Clinics". In addition to teaching audio classes at Central Madison Public Library. She is also a member of SoundGirls and Women’s Audio Mission. In this episode, we discuss: Studio Business Systems Wisconsin Weather Following Through Having Confidence Staying Organized Figuring out Your Hourly The Positive Effects of Covid Social Media Relationship Building Buying A Church Avoiding Papercuts Fiscal Responsibility Fitbits and Health Matt's Monologue: Professional JealousyLinks and Show Notes Audrey's Studio: https://audioforthearts.com/ Audrey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audioaudrey Audrey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreymartinovich/ WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Audrey Martinovich Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Nathan Smith is a seasoned sound designer with for film and video games. Nathan has worked on games such as Borderlands 3, Battleborn, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II and Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters as well as feature films and documentaries including We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists, Matrix and The Scorpion King.In this episode, we discuss: Musical Beginnings Sound Design The Rose Parade Film Audio Roles Game Audio Storytelling What to Charge Work Slowdowns Nathan's Youtube Channel The Reasons to Record at 192Khz The Inspiration of Sylvia Massey The Nuances of Recording Guns Covert Grocery Store Recording Inspiration from Challenges Gear Advice Helicopters Learning from Failure Matt's Monologue: Audio MinimalismLinks and Show Notes Nathan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanleesmith/ Nathan's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nathansleesmith WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Nathan Smith Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Michael Rosen is a Grammy-winning producer/engineer who has worked with Santana, Rancid, Papa Roach, Tesla, AFI, The Donnas, Journey, Death Angel, Tony Macalpine, and Testament……..to name a few! In addition to recording and producing he also teaches at Chabot College and San Francisco State and is an alumnus of the famed Automatt studios where he got started on his professional recording journey.In this episode, we discuss: Small Hot Studios Rogue Tape Machines Moving Studios Open Control Rooms Talkback Buttons Tent Cities Quadratic Equations Commercial Real Estate Post Pandemic Predictions Hips Surgery Band Deals Going Above & Beyond The Next Wave Being Ready To Record Plotting The Next 20 Years Matt's Monologue: Taking a Day OffLinks and Show Notes Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastbayrecorders/ Michael's Site: http://eastbayrecorders.com/ Michael on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastBayRecorders/ WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Michael Rosen Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Max Perry is a Grammy Nominated, multi-platinum record producer, engineer, composer, and musician who has worked with J Boog, Snoop Dogg, Berner, Wiz Khalifa, Twista, Big K.R.I.T & Vital Deshawn as well as many others.In this episode, we discuss: Family Influence Contracts SCSI and Zip Disks! New York Hip Hop Studio Closings Cannabis Selling Beats Copyrights Diversification Balance Lawyers The Cares Act Working in Hawaii Links and Show Notes Max's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/maxperrymusic Max on Twiiter: https://twitter.com/maxperrymusic Max on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxperrymusic/ Max on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/maxperrymusic Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxperrymusic WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Max Perry Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Reto Peter is a producer/engineer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Reto has worked with Green Day, Counting Crows, Smash Mouth, Flipsyde and many other artists in his 20 year plus career. He also writes and produces music for television and can be heard on various cable networks and national ad campaigns.In this episode, we discuss: National Service Switzerland Berklee School of Music The Magic of New York Starting Over Green Day Studio Hierarchy Paying Dues 3 Year Patterns Michael Urbano Diversification Frugality Working From Home Saying No Counting Crows Recording Restrictions Studio Community Perseverance Family Redefining Success Links and Show Notes Reto's site: https://smalltunemusic.com/ Blinded by the Light: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blinded_by_the_light_2019 WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Reto Peter Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab