Working Class Audio

McKay Garner is a producer, engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, he has worked on records for artists such as J Dilla, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mike Shinoda/Linkin Park, Michael Buble, Dead & Company/Mickey Hart, made music in films such as the Transformers movie, in video games, and for television shows such as Total Recall, America’s Next Top Model, Grey’s Anatomy, and many more. He has been fortunate to work as an engineer on projects with amazing producers and engineers such as Rick Rubin, Ariel Rechtshaid, Dana Nielsen, and Ryan Hewitt, among others.After studying music at the University of N.C. School of the Arts, McKay Garner’s career has spanned decades performing in front of countless audiences and creating music in recording studios. McKay is an active member of the Bay Area music scene. As an elected leader volunteer, he served two terms as co-chair of the Producers and Engineers Wing and is an active Board member of the Recording Academy SF Chapter (the Grammys and more), McKay now strives to bring attention to experimental, innovative, and traditional music voices within the industry.In this episode, we discuss: Remote Production Residential Rental Recording Spaces Supportive Spouses Curveballs and Lemonade Drummers as Producers/Engineers LA to SF Life In LA Music and Technology Burritos Production Mindset Production Financials Licensing Community Links and Show Notes McKay's Site: http://mckaygarner.com McKay on Instagram: @mckayallday 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: McKay Garner Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Heidi Trefethen is a French Hornist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and sought-after sound engineer, Heidi Trefethen shuttles back and forth across continents frequently, in roles both onstage and off. As a hornist, she has performed in numerous ensembles and venues in Italy, the UK, Bosnia, Thailand, Guatemala, Israel Turkey, and the US, including the LA Philharmonic, the JazzUp Festival in Italy, Cleveland's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, San Francisco's Davies Symphony Hall and SFJAZZ's Miner Hall.As a live sound engineer, she has worked with the likes of Shawn Colvin, Meshell N'degeocello, Odetta, Ellis Paul, Joan Baez, Joan Armatrading, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Holly Near, John Stewart of the Kingston Trio, Dar Williams, Al Stewart, Jane Siberry and Lucy Kaplansky, often at the legendary Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, CA. Heidi can be often seen behind the sound boards at SFJAZZ where she was recently recruited as a FOH and A2 engineer. As a recording engineer, she studied at the California Recording Institute’s intensive sound engineering program. An internship at the historic Coast Recorders and a job at Rocket Lab mastering house had her working side-by-side with technical heavyweights John Cuniberti, Dan Alexander and Michael Romanowski. Heidi’s engineering credits include Tammy Hall’s “Blue Soul,” Jessica Jones and Mark Taylor’s “Live at the Freight” 2011, Lucy Kaplansky’s "Kaplansky Sings Kaplanksy," 2000, Michael Burles' currently "Untitled Recording" 2017, Nestler and Hawtin's "Duality" 2014, co-engineered with Bryan Bell, Herbie Hancock’s first engineer, and full production of Anne Rainwater's solo piano recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations.In this episode, we discuss: SF Jazz French Horn Freight & Salvage Teaching Learning to Evolve Mentoring Women's Audio Mission Covid's Effect The Audio Pro Advantage The Importance of Recording & Music Overdubbing at a Young Age Education Open Mic Nights Live Sounds Producing Session Mindset Communication Style Struggles w/The Mormon Church Empathy Women in Audio Sexism Bay Area Speaking Italian Making a Living Not Working for Free Links and Show Notes Heidi's Site: www.heiditrefethen.com Linkedin Profile: https://bit.ly/39ujk1L Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heiditrefethen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heiditrefethen 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: Heidi Trefethen Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Jessica Paz is a Tony Award-winning Sound Designer for theater, film and music. Most recently, she collaborated with Nevin Steinberg on the sound design for Anaïs Mitchell’s acclaimed production of Hadestown, which earned the duo a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle nomination.On Broadway, Jessica was an Associate Sound Designer on projects including Dear Evan Hansen, Bandstand, Disaster! The Musical; The Assembled Parties (MCC); and Fela!.Other design credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Westside Theater); Kiss My Aztec (Berkeley Rep); Twelfth Night, Othello, Miss You Like Hell, Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and As You Like It (The Public Theater); Burn All Night (A.R.T Oberon Stage); Ugly Lies the Bone (Roundabout); A Sucker EmCee, and The Muscles in Our Toes (LAByrinth); The Kings Whore (Starcatcher Productions); Becoming Dr. Ruth (Westside Theater); Looking for the Pony (Vital Theater Co.); Women Beware Women (Red Bull Theater); STRETCH – A Fantasia (New Georges); Welcome to Fear City (KC Rep); Scott & Hem in the Garden of Allah, and See How They Run (Barrington Stage); Legally Blonde, and 9 to 5 The Musical (North Shore Music Theater); Romeo & Juliet, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Othello, and Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare on the Sound’s Productions); SCKBSTD (Virginia Stage Co) ; Volcanoes Birthright (Organic Magnetics); TempOdyssey, And Her Hair Went With Her, Bookends, and Minstrel Show (NJ Rep).Jessica has been a Front of House Engineer for musicians including The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Antibalas, Julia Haltigan, Femi Kuti, Lady Antebellum, Candy Shop Boys, People vs. Larson, Michael Arenetta, Bugaboo, Carte Blanche, King Holiday, The Woes, Stone Cold Fox, The African Children’s Choir and many others. She has also been a Lecturer of Sound Design in addition to student advisor for Princeton Universities production of Next To Normal, and was the Sound Designer of the Actor’s Studio Drama School’s yearly Master’s Thesis productions from 2009 – 2014.Jessica is fascinated by music studio and live concert techniques. She is constantly learning and researching innovative approaches from the traditional music recording world, and bringing them into her theater work. A proud member of IATSE Local 829; Soundgirls.org; Woman’s Audio Mission; USITT; and Co-Chair of the board of the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association. She currently resides in New York. Pizza is her favorite food group. In this episode, we discuss: Manhattan Special Theater Sound Broadway/Off Broadway Theater Sound Design System Design Audio Teams Audio Roles Mentors Large Budgets Network Audio Rain vs. Audio Women in Audio Theater vs. Club Sound Union Rules Money Passion for Audio Past Jobs Trying to Leave Audio Advocacy Links and Show Notes: Jessica’s site: http://www.jessicapazdesigns.com/ TSDCA.: https://tsdca.org/ USITT: https://www.usitt.org/ Soundgirls: https://soundgirls.org/ Women's Audio Mission: https://womensaudiomission.org/ Monologue Link to Velcro Strips: https://amzn.to/2BcrMG6 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: Jessica Paz Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Greg Gordon is a the Founder/Director at PYRAMIND.com, as well as a producer, educator, and entrepreneur. Greg has worked with HTC Vive, Microsoft Studios, Insomniac Games, SONY, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Disney, Blizzard, Zynga, Amazon, Samsung, HP, Nvidia, GoPro, LifeBeam, The Battery SF, Brandcast and many more. His music production credits include Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation), Giorgio Moroder, K Theory, Rain Phutureprimitive, The Bronx, Merl Saunders & Jerry Garcia (The Grateful Dead) and Rocker T & Joan Baez.In this episode, we discuss: Relationships Great Landlords Glee Club Early Days of Internet Audio Game Soundtracks The Letter I The History of Pyramind Downsizing Online Mentorship Links and Show Notes: Pyramind: https://pyramind.com/ Pyramind Studios: https://studios.pyramind.com/ Pyramind Online: https://online.pyramind.com/ Pyramind Records: www.pyramindrecords.com BAVC: https://bavc.org/ GoFundMe for Damion Gallegos: https://www.gofundme.com/f/damion039s-healing-fund 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: Greg Gordon Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Joe Chiccarelli is a ten-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer/mixer whose credits include such artists as Tori Amos, Beck, U2, The Strokes, The Killers, Elton John, The Shins, The White Stripes, Morrissey, Alanis Morrisette, Jason Mraz, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, The Raconteurs, Cafe Tacuba, and My Morning Jacket. Other projects through his twenty-year career have included music supervision of films such as Suicide Kings and Men with Guns, the TV series Cracker and Robert Altman’s The Gun. Joe is the studio designer for the state-of-the-art Royaltone Recording Studios (now Sphere) in Burbank, CA, and has served as an A&R consultant for several major and independent labels.In this episode, we discuss: Matt & Joe's Connection Frank Zappa Roy Thomas Baker Joe's Approach to Producing Inexperienced Managers Psychology Handling Disagreements Fresh Perspectives Working in Multiple Genres Mix with the Masters Getting the Most Out Of a Budget Learning From Others Sharing Knowledge The Tonelux Mic Collaboration Planning the Year Links and Show Notes: Joe's website: https://www.joechiccarelli.com/ The Tonelux JC37: https://bit.ly/2VMuhGe 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: Joe Chiccarelli Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

George Vlad is a sound recordist, photographer and expedition leader with a keen interest in wildlife and conservation. George travels extensively and records a variety of sounds, from natural ambiences and wildlife to odd vehicles and vintage aircraft. He also supports a variety of conservation initiatives around the world, either directly, by sharing my work with them or by employing them in my travels. When he's not traveling George works as a sound designer and composer for video games from his studio in Southern England. His audio work is heard by millions of players every month.In this episode, we discuss: Languages Burning Out The Draw of the Outdoors The Listening Experience Travel Ecology The language of Birds Field Recording Technique Trip Planning Man Made Sounds Threat of Extinction Recording Attention Bribes Fear Adventure Fixers Packing Bees Experience vs ROI Sound Libraries Sound Design Game Sound Implementation Links and Show Notes: Make Time Book: https://amzn.to/2ZcIOMb George on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2A1TEfw George's Site #1: Mindful-Audio.com George's Site #2 Georgevlad.com George on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/georgevlad Portfolio at https://www.game-sounds.com/projects 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: George Vlad Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Jens Bogren is a Swedish record producer, mixer and recording engineer who has worked Opeth, Sepultura, Katatonia and a long list of many other bands.In this episode, we discuss: Working in Metal Banks Studio Naming Building A New Studio Sports Fishing Motion Sickness Chaos Theory Bogren Digital Trail of Luck Determining What to Charge Managers Psychology of Showreels Psychology of Production Work Leadership Surround Sound Work Links and Show Notes: Bogren Digital: https://bogrendigital.com/ Fascination Street Studios: https://www.fascinationstreet.se/ Jens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensbogren/?hl=en Jens on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbogren?lang=en Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/37ZCHPv 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: Jens Bogren Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Ignacio "Nacho" Molino is a five-time Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning Mix Engineer/Producer. He has worked with CJ Ramone from The Ramones, Spice Slawson from Me First and The Gimmie Gimmies, Ruben Blades, Joan Manuel Serrat, and Carlos Vives.In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Panama The Noriega Years Civil War Distance Learning 15 year US immigration process Marriage/Divorce Working in different Genres SNOW!!! Bilingual Advantage Regional Rate Strategies Central America Responsible Grammy Voting Links and Show Notes: Nacho's Site: https://www.nachomolino.com/ Michael Jordan Documentary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Dance_(TV_series) 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: Nacho Molino Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Cullen Brooks works in television & film as a dialogue editor, re-recording mixer, sound designer, sound editor, Sound Effects Editor, and Sound Mixer.In this episode, we discuss: Transitioning from Music to Film Sound The Impact of Star Wars & the Matrix Recording Punk bands Learning Film Sound Jumping in With Both Feet Working Remotely Disruptive Clients New York Michigan Lost Tax Incentives Division of Labor Terms Business Work Ethic Watching Your Mouth Getting More Work How to Use Social Media Links and Show Notes: Cullen on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cullenbrooks/ Cullen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrooksmixing Cullen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbrooksmixing/ Making Waves Movie: https://amzn.to/2A6Uqb6 The end of Tax credits for Films in Michigan: https://bit.ly/2MG5JK1 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: Cullen Brooks Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Sam Pura is a producer, engineer and mixer who runs The Panda Studios. Sam is known for his work with The Story So Far, Basement, and Hundredth as well as many, many others.In this episode, we discuss: Smoking Weed Flying Transparent MySpace Days Eric Valentine The Emotion of Sound Getting Past Gearlust Impact, Clarity, and Depth Making Bands Comfortable Doing the Hard Work Dealing with Coronavirus Managers Being Responsible for Yourself Intuition Work-Life Balance Links and Show Notes: The Panda Studios: http://thepandastudios.com/overview The Obstacle is The Way: https://amzn.to/2MexOYM The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://amzn.to/2BlXO2f 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: Sam Pura Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Dallas Taylor is the host and creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz, a lovingly crafted podcast revealing the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Dallas is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound, where he has led thousands of high-profile projects ranging from blockbuster trailers and advertising campaigns to Sundance award-winning films and major television series. Dallas is a sought-after speaker at conferences, a regular contributor to major publications, and a respected thought leader on the narrative power of sound.In this episode, we discuss: The five senses 250-hour podcasts Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast Thinking about sound Growing up in Arkansas Conducting Pushing the status quo Echo Chambers Sound Design Crafting stories with sound Running a sound business Positioning Ben Burtt and Star Wars Pushing through obstacles Recharging Burnout prevention Challenging convention Links and Show Notes: The 20K Podcast: https://www.20k.org/ Defacto Sound: https://www.defactosound.com/ RevThink: https://revthink.com/ Sinister Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1922777/ Suction Cup Phone Tape: https://amzn.to/2ZAfpxE 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: Dallas Taylor Photographer: Stephen Voss Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Jermaine Hamilton is a Lead Audio Engineer and managing partner at Studio Circle Recordings.In this episode, we discuss: Music Annex Tickle Me Elmo Green Day Zen Mindset Coronavirus Financial Buffers Corporate Audio Diversification Links and Show Notes: Studio Circles Recording: http://www.studiocirclerecordings.com/ Jermaine on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermainehamilton/ The 4-Hour Workweek: https://amzn.to/2WJ0RZj 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: Jermaine Hamilton Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #282 with Björgvin Benediktsson – Alternative Studio Income Strategies, Book Recommendations, Creating Online Content, and Audio IssuesBjörgvin Benediktsson is audio engineer, musician author, and entrepreneur. Björgvin helps home studio musicians learn how to make a bigger impact with their music by teaching them how to produce themselves.In this episode, we discuss:Audio SchoolsAudio Issues4 hour Work WeekHelpingTeachingLearningAlternative Studio Income StrategiesCreating online contentBook RecommendationsContent Creation Audio HubLinks and Show Notes:Audio Issues: https://www.audio-issues.com/Step By Step Mixing: How to Create Great Mixes Using Only 5 Plug-ins: https://amzn.to/2yB7NzSThe 4-Hour Workweek: https://amzn.to/2WJ0RZjYour Move: The Underdog’s Guide to Building Your Business: https://amzn.to/2YOeMA1Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You: https://amzn.to/2WQ63eaCustomer Canvas: https://customercanvas.net/WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audioSupport 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/2WmKbFwWorking Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPCredits:Guest: Björgvin BenediktssonHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Baba Prasad is the owner and chief engineer at Digisound Studios in Chennai, India. Baba is a classically trained percussionist (Mrudhangam artiste). His experience in the industry ranges from engineering for almost every genre. He has been using Pro Tools since 1999 and has completed the Avid Certification for Pro Tools 101 and 110. He is an official WAVES Certified instructor by Waves Inc USA, also an AVID express DV certified editor. He is been training many students for Sound Engineering for the past 6 years in the industry.In this episode, we discuss: Working IT in Singapore The Spirit Guide to Mixing Knowledge from the trash Pro Audio Shops in Singapore His First Mixer Spending time in Record Stores Self Education Childhood Inspiration Hometown Studio Mentors Being Open to All Music Competition Links and Show Notes: Baba's Studio: www.digisoundstudio.com Baba's Training: www.digisoundacademy.com Waves Training center, INDIA : https://www.waves.com/certification/schools Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/digisoundstudioofficial/ Instagram Link : https://www.instagram.com/babaprasadl/?hl=en Matt mentions Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/ Matt Mentions Recording Sign: https://etsy.me/2VZXoXl 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: Baba Prasad Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Brad Wood is a producer, engineer and mixer located in Los Angeles, California. Brad is known for his work with Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, Skating Poly and many others. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Wood) Brad joins me for a Instagram Live session where we take questions and discuss all things music/recording and Coronavirus. This is Brad's second appearance on WCA please listen to WCA #095 to get his full story. https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-095-with-brad-wood/In this episode, we discuss: Virus Talk Blacksmiths New Habits Pandemic Albums The Return of Andy Kaufman The Breaking of Audio Pros. Instagram Band Podcasts Links and Show Notes: Brad's first WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-095-with-brad-wood/ Brad's site: http://www.bradwoodmusic.com/ Brad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwood_producifer/ Brad's Favorite Beer: http://www.macleodale.com/ 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: Brad Wood Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Kevin Ward is a producer, engineer, mixer, teacher who has worked with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Judy Collins, Dolly Parton, Boots Randolph, Jerry Springer, Vassar Clements, Sam Bush, The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Rhonda Vincent and Richie McDonald of Lonestar. Kevin is also behind MixCoach.com where he teaches people to mix in different styles and genres from rock and Jazz to full orchestra and pop country. Kevin is currently the Technical Director at Crosspointe Church in Anaheim, California.In this episode, we discuss: Teaching Learning Seizing Opportunity Moving to California Religion in Pro Audio Worship Sound Team Building Pareto's Principle Parkinson's Law Links and Show Notes: Kevin's Mix Coach - https://mixcoach.com/ Tim Ferris - The Four Hour Work Week - https://amzn.to/2KkQEN4 Robert Kiyosaki - Rich Dad, Poor Dad - https://amzn.to/3aoyxjC Pat Flynn -Smart Passive Income - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ 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: Kevin Ward Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Former WCA guests Sara Carter, Jaimeson Durr and Fela Davis join me to talk about all things audio, business and survival in the time of Coronavirus. In this episode, we discuss: Grants Change in business practice Resources Loss of Income Virtual engineering Working from home Podcast production Technology Working with family at home Alternative income streams Internet Speed Post virus predictions Links and Show Notes: Jaimeson Durr http://www.jaimesondurr.com/ Sara Carter https://www.musicmixpro.co.uk/ Fela Davis https://www.oneofoneproductions.com/ Resource Guide for Music Professionals: https://bit.ly/2Xw5N5O Filepass: https://filepass.com/ Zoom: https://zoom.us/ Bounce Boss: https://bounceboss.co.uk/ Audio Movers: https://audiomovers.com/ Connection Open: https://www.connectionopen.com/ Fela's WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-198-with-fela-davis/ Sara's WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-194-with-sara-carter/ Jaimeson's WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-211-with-jaimeson-durr/ 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: Guests: Sara Carter, Jaimeson Durr and Fela Davis Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Rafa Sardina is a Los Angeles based Grammy winning producer/engineer and mixer who has worked with D’Angelo & The Vanguard, Elvis Costello And The Roots, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Placido Domingo, Camila Cabello, Miguel, Lady Gaga, Clare Fischer Big Band, Alejandro Sanz, Calle 13, Natalia Lafourcade, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Bublé, Arturo O’Farrill with The Afrocuban Jazz Big Band Orchestra & Chucho Valdes, Tim McGrawIn this episode, we discuss: Coming to America Life In Spain Leaving Medical School Empathy People Skills Educating Clients Leaping Forward from Mistakes Business Skills Links and Show Notes: Rafa's Site: https://rafasardina.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafasardina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RafaSardina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rafa.sardina Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/rafasardinafanpage/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafa-sardina-57b5173/ Barry Rudolph Recall Sheets: https://www.barryrudolph.com/pages/recalldirectory.html Audio Movers Plugin: https://audiomovers.com/ Source Connect: https://source-elements.com/products/source-connect 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: Rafa Sardina Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

No, I'm not interviewing myself! As it turns out, there are two Boudreau's in the world of audio named Matt (Me) and Matthew (my guest). Matthew Boudreau is a field recordist, podcast producer, consultant and editor, and sound designer living in Buffalo, NY. Matthew has been working in podcasting since 2008 and has over 20 years experience as an audio professional, working in computer multimedia, theatre sound, studio recording, film, and sound effects field recording. He is the founder of the 11th Hour Audio Challenge, an annual podcast event that challenges audio drama producers to collaborate in creating works of horror in the month of October.Matthew’s audio post-production company, Uberduo, sells immersive sound effect bundles dedicated to the exploration and reproduction of locations and props for film and audio fiction. His sound effect bundles can be found on http://www.asoundeffect.com and individual sound effects can be found at soundsnap.com.Matthew was the dialogue editor for the Audible productions, Locke and Key and X-Files: Cold Cases. He has spoken at CONvergence in Bloomington, Minnesota and SXSW in Austin Texas on topics including voice acting, sound design, and making the jump from film to podcast fiction. His audio fiction pieces 1918, Intensive Care and A Prophets Guide have won Mark Time and Ogle awards. In addition to the annual 11th Hour Challenge, his current podcast projects include sound design for The Once and Future Nerd and editing for The Activist Files for the Center for Constitutional Rights. In this episode, we discuss: The Language of Audio Spiderman vs Draco The Dragon Joining the military Soul-Sucking Jobs Audio Drama Field Recording Podcasts Stealth Recording The Buffalo Border Patrol Links and Show Notes: Matthew's Company: https://www.uberduo.com/ Matthew's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-boudreau-a60a4b7/ Podcast Host: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/ Field Recording by Paul: Virostek: https://amzn.to/2WVMuCO Rick Viers Location Sound: https://amzn.to/3bA82J8 Rick Viers Sound Effects Bible: https://amzn.to/39uRCR1 Get work!: https://www.mandy.com/ 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: Matthew Boudreau Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Carlos Novais is a sound engineer, tour manager and production manager. He was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil and came to the United States in 1999.He has worked with Candlebox, The Plain White T's, Vonda Shepard, Survivor, Amos Lee, Andrew Bird, Sugarland, Keb’ Mo’, Thin Lizzy, The Answer, Ace Frehley, Airto Moreira & Flora Purim, among others.In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Brazil Moving to America Life on the road Working long hours Multitasking Finances Relationships Being Organized Corona's virus and the loss of gigs. Links and Show Notes: Carlos on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-novais/ Zoom: http://www.zoom.us Master Tour: https://www.eventric.com/master-tour-management-software/ Acorns: http://www.acorns.com Bobnet: https://www.bobnet.rocks/ 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: Carlos Novais Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Katie McMurran is a sound engineer with over 10 years of experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio for public radio and podcasts. She has also provided sound design and original music for theater, film, corporate conferences and art installations. In this episode, we discuss: NPR KQED Podcasts Interviewing for radio gigs CODECS Staying Calm Under Pressure Rates Links and Show Notes: Information is Beautiful https://bit.ly/2WpsWWS Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases https://bit.ly/2WkqGR4 Michael Osterholm Interview: https://youtu.be/E3URhJx0NSw Comrex: https://www.comrex.com/ Katie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemcmurran/ 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: Katie McMurran Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #273 with Maya Finlay – Mentors, Rosanne Cash, Meditation, Finances Being an Introvert and taking City CabsMaya Finlay is an audio engineer, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in San Francisco, CA.In this episode, we discuss:SFJAZZMentorsVO WorkLive SoundDolby LabsRosanne CashWork/Life BalanceBeing an IntrovertMeditationFinancesCity CabsPassion for MusicClient DiplomacyLinks and Show Notes:Maya’s Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayafinlay/Maya’s Site: https://my-fy.com/The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/Marie Kondo Show: https://www.netflix.com/title/80209379Life Edited TED talk: https://bit.ly/2wKgBSISupport 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/2WmKbFwWorking Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPCredits:Guest: Maya FinlayHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Alberto Hernandez is a San Francisco Bay Area-based audio engineer, music mixer, and music producer. In this episode, we discuss: Fantasy Studios Languages Health Insurance Planning for Sessions Budget Rejection Serving the Clients Mistakes Business advice Worth to your Work Retirement Links and Show Notes: Alberto's Site: https://www.albertohernandezaudio.com/ Quickbooks Self Employed: http://fbuy.me/oLXTP Miles Davis Documentary: https://to.pbs.org/2Ib3Jav Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic 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: Alberto Hernandez Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Dusty Wakeman is a bass player, producer, engineer and currently the President of Mojave Audio.In this episode, we discuss: Mad Dog Studios Texas Roots Playing bass Running a studio Hard Drives and Hammers Mojave Audio David Royer Viral Meningitis Coronavirus Hot Yoga Dwight Yokam Links and Show Notes: Mojave Audio: https://mojaveaudio.com/ Peter Doell: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-051-with-peter-doell/ Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic 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 Soundtheory:https://www.soundtheory.com/ Sonible: https://www.sonible.com/ OEK: https://oeksound.com/ Izotope: https://www.izotope.com/ Waves: https://www.waves.com/ Credits: Guest: Dusty Wakeman Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Dereck Blackburn is a consultant, recording engineer/producer, and multi-instrumentalist in Bedford, Massachusetts. You can read more about Dereck at http://quiethouserecording.com/ .In this episode, we discuss: MIT Audio Builders Workshop Building Quiethouse Recording Not working too many hours Productivity Tools Dual Electrical Systems Energy Bills Mini Splits Community Participation Mastermind Groups Meditation Links and Show Notes: Quiethouse Recording http://quiethouserecording.com/ Lou Clark http://sonic-space.com/home.html Dereck uses: https://invoiced.com/ Dereck uses: https://fidbak.audio/ Bill Whitlock: http://www.aes.org/aes/bill-whitlock Mini Splits: https://bit.ly/2HC9n53 Facebook News Feed Eradicator: https://bit.ly/37yAMj1 Michael Beinhorn's Book: https://amzn.to/38CCnWe Sylvia's Book: https://amzn.to/2vJlnzm Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic 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: Dereck Blackburn Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Lij Shaw is the host of the podcast Recording Studio Rockstars, producer/engineer and the force behind Save Home Studios.In this episode, we discuss: Saving Home Studios Podcasts Creating Paid Content Nashville Growth The Hay Bale Studio. Links and Show Notes: Lij's site to save home studios: http://www.savehomestudios.com/ Petition:: https://bit.ly/2w0SpLb Bill BL2019-48: https://bit.ly/31LO1Ma Rockstars of Drums: https://bit.ly/2uCPo3k The Power of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/31FG76I Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic 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 Important dates regarding the Save Home Studios campaign. February 23, 6-11 pm - Save Home Studios Songs That Wouldn't Exist Without Home Studios public awareness show at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge with Grammy-winning artist Mike Farris, Tommy Womack, and others.February 27, 4 pm - Metro Planning Commission meeting and public hearing regarding the new bill. The commission will hear from the public about their thoughts.March 5, 6:30 pm - Metro Council Meeting and public hearing for the second reading of the new bill. This is the time for people to get up and speak or simply show up in support. So they will need to know about the issue and important dates well in advance.Credits: Guest: Lij Shaw Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #268 with Frank Joly – Live Sound, Simple Plan, Family Grocery, Learning English and Government Funded Recording.Frank Joly is a live and studio engineer from Canada.In this episode, we discuss:TouringLive SoundSimple PlanSongsGovernment Funded RecordingLearning EnglishSelling Gear to RetireBob RockFamily Grocery StoreLinks and Show Notes:Franks Instagram: @frank_jolySimple Plan: https://simpleplan.com/Great Coffee Shop! https://brotcoffee.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicSupport 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/2WmKbFwWorking Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPCredits:Guest: Frank JolyHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #267 with Stephen Marsh – Goat piss to gasoline, Curveballs, Framing, Fuzzy math, Communication, and 911.Stephen Marsh is a Los Angeles based mastering engineer who has been active for 25 years. In this episode, we discuss:Stephen’s journey as a mastering engineerHome studiosKnowing your valueFinancial philosophyProviding maximum valueDiscussing money with clientsLinks and Show Notes:Tools of Titans: https://amzn.to/30Vs5ObMiles Davis & Bill Evans: https://amzn.to/37rSA01Pete Weiss’ studio for sale: http://www.verdantstudio.comStephen’s site: https://www.marshmastering.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicConnect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPCredits:Guest: Stephen MarshHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

NAMM 2020 took place over January 16th-19th. The show was well attended and I had loads of fun. In this episode, I’m joined by mastering engineer Kim Rosen of Knack Mastering, drummer Emily Dolan Davies of emilydrums.com as well as mastering engineer Pete Lyman of Infrasonic Sound. Short interviews talking about NAMM and a NAMM wrap up by me! Enjoy, Matt.In this episode, we discuss:All things NAMM 2020!Links and Show Notes:Kim Rosen: http://www.knackmastering.com/Whitestone Audio: http://www.whitestoneaudio.com/Emily Dolan Davies: http://www.emilydolandavies.com/Pete Lyman: https://www.infrasonicsound.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Kim Rosen, Emily Dolan Davies and Pete LymanHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #265 with Alex Oana – Science Experiments, Imposter Syndrome, Spinach, Exercise, Motivation, Failure, and Audio Test Kitchen.Alex Oana, is the creator and co-founder of Audio Test Kitchen. Alex started out as a musician, became a recording engineer and producer, got into pro audio sales and marketing, and designs and develops products.  In this episode, we discuss:Imposter SyndromeScience ExperimentsSpinachExerciseMotivationFailureAudio Test KitchenLinks and Show Notes:34 Things: https://bit.ly/35KNg69Audio Test Kitchen: https://www.audiotestkitchen.com/The Power of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/2N1x3TMMatt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Alex OanaHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #264 with Justin Perkins – Diversification, Diet, Commercial Space Benefits, Keeping Clients Happy, Teaching Audio, Disengaging from Audio Forums, and Mastering Therapy.Justin Perkins is a mastering engineer located in Milwaukie, Wisconsin.In this episode, we discuss:DiversificationDietOne gig leading to anotherCommercial space benefitsKeeping Clients HappyTeaching AudioDisengaging from Audio ForumsLinks and Show Notes:The Bert Berns Story: https://n.pr/2QUm13XThe Power of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/2N1x3TMJustin’s Site: https://www.mysteryroommastering.comJustin’s other Site: https://www.justincarlperkins.comMatt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Justin PerkinsHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #263 with Jacob Sciba – 99 Cent Pizzas, The IRS, Mailbox Money, Game Planning, and Fear of an Empty Calendar.Jacob Sciba is a producer/engineer/mixer based out of Austin, Texas. In this episode, we discuss:Music Store InfluenceMicrophone Obsession99 Cent PizzasStudying BusinessLow OverheadThe IRSFear of an Empty CalendarGame PlanningPre Production of lifeMailbox MoneyLinks and Show Notes:Music Pro Insurance: https://www.musicproinsurance.com/The Recording Studio Insurance Program: [email protected]: https://asana.com/Evernote: https://www.evernote.com/Arlyn Studios: https://arlynstudios.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Jacob ScibaHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #262 with Jordan Richter – Going Broke, Burning Out, Keeping Audio Fresh, and Moving into Coding.Jordan Richter is a producer/engineer who, after 25 years of making records, has decided to move full time into coding. In this episode, we discuss:NashvillePortlandBurnoutRecording for joyScarcityBeing a business personGoing brokeJackpot StudiosKeep audio freshIdentityLinks and Show Notes:Jordan’s Site: http://www.therealjordanrichter.com/Room 13 Recording: https://room13recording.com/Asana: https://asana.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicThe Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/Credits:Guest: Jordan RichterHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #261 with Dave Gardner – College Radio, Critical Thinking, Diversity, Power Dynamics, Communication, Compromise, and Context.Dave Gardner grew up in Pittsburgh, became an adult in Minneapolis, and lives in Northeast Los Angeles. He is the Chief Mastering Engineer at Infrasonic Los Angeles and a long time fan of loud sounds. His mastering and producing credits include Sun Ra, Rocket From the Crypt, Les Paul, Louis Armstrong, Germs, Portugal. The Man, Earl Hines, Bassnectar, The Hold Steady, Black Lips, Trampled by Turtles, Hot Snakes and many others.In this episode we discuss:Critical thinking and analysisUrban planningCollege RadioGear LustDiminishing FrictionDiversityPower DynamicsCommunication, compromise and context.Links and Show Notes:Matt’s new site: https://www.mattboudreau.com/Sara Carter’s article you must read. https://bit.ly/2Z53HIIMore on Dave: https://www.infrasonicsound.com/daveWCA #199 with Pete Lyman: https://bit.ly/2YOSKLiWCA #251 with Piper Payne: https://bit.ly/2POVhkDCredits:Guest: Dave GardnerHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #260 with Ben Bernstein – Being a guide, Low friction, Planning, Getting credit, and Being a team player.Ben Bernstein is a producer, engineer, and mixer based out of Oakland, California. This is Ben’s second appearance since first appearing on WCA #055 ( https://bit.ly/2E2ND0o ). More on Ben : https://www.benbernsteinmusic.com/In this episode we discuss:Live soundDiversificationGetting creditThe role of social mediaSaying yesBeing preparedLive streamingBeing a team playerPlanningThe Profitable Producer CourseLow frictionBeing a guideLinks and Show Notes:Ben’s site: https://www.benbernsteinmusic.com/Profitable Producer Course: https://www.thesixfigurehomestudio.com/ppc-scholarship-wca/Hotjar: https://www.hotjar.com/Credits:Guest: Ben BernsteinHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #259 with Lenise Bent – The smell of tubes, Leon Russel’s studio, Roger Nichols, Mike Chapman, Cancer, Networking and DiversificationLenise Bent is an American audio engineer who has worked in both the music and film industry. She was one of a handful of women working in the Hollywood recording studio business in a technical role during the 1970s and was the first woman to receive an RIAA Platinum album for her engineering of AutoAmerican by Blondie.In this episode we discuss:The smell of tubesLeon Russel’s studioSurviving as an assistantWorking with Mike ChapmanWorking with Roger NicholsCancerWorking in post-productionNetworkingDiversificationLinks and Show Notes:Lenise on Instagram: @lenisebentLenise On Facebook: https://bit.ly/2DDocSZCredits:Guest: Lenise BentHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #258 with Jason Livermore – Selling Beer, Studio Ownership, Production Details, Cross Fit, and Thousand Dollar Vape Machines.Jason Livermore is a producer/engineer/drummer and co-owner of the Blasting Room Studios located in Fort Collins, Colorado.For more info on Jason visit: https://theblastingroom.com/In this episode we discuss:Selling BeerFort CollinsStudio OwnershipPartnershipsGear DebtMentorsProduction DetailsPointsCross FitLegalized marijuana25 Years of BusinessLinks and Show Notes:The Blasting Room: https://theblastingroom.com/Credits:Guest: Jason LivermoreHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #257 with Music Expo – Warren Huart, Lenise Bent, Michael James, Starita, Emiliano CaballeroMusic Expo San Francisco 2019 took place at the SAE Institute in Emeryville, California on November 9th and 10th. It featured a wide array of panels and discussions. The Producers and Engineers panel was the Keynote panel held on the 10th. Enjoy. -MattFor more info on Music Expo: https://musicexpo.co/In this episode we discuss:ProducingPointsSurvivalMental HealthSuccessBuilding a careerThinking GloballyPersistanceLinks and Show Notes:Music Expo: https://musicexpo.co/sanfranciscoWarren Huart: https://warrenhuart.com/Lenise Bent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenise_BentMichael James: http://michaeljamesproducer.com/Starita: http://www.staritamusic.com/Emiliano Caballero: https://www.emilianocaballero.com/Credits:Guests: Warren Huart, Lenise Bent, Michael James, Starita, Emiliano CaballeroHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #256 with Scott Evans – Quitting his day job, Drug money, Wrestling mixes, Imposter syndrome and being financially conservative.Scott Evans is an engineer and mixer based in Oakland, California. This is Scott’s second appearance on WCA. His first appearance was Episode #010 in 2015. We met at his studio for a great discussion and follow up to our first interview.For more info on Scott visit: http://antisleep.com/In this episode we discuss:Quitting his day jobTraveling to recordBeing financially conservativeDrug moneyElectrical AudioMastering DiagnosisWinning A pottyWrestling MixesImposter SyndromeLinks and Show Notes:Scott’s Site: http://antisleep.com/Credits:Guest: Scott EvansHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #255 with Steven Gillis – Chicago winters, studio partnerships, Chuck Berry, HVAC systems, SSL myths, and the last studio he’ll ever build.Steven Gillis is a drummer producer/engineer and mixer working out of Transient Sound, his studio in Chicago that he shares with studio partner Vijay Tellis-Nayak.For more info on Steven visit: https://www.transientsound.com/In this episode we discuss:Chicago WintersStudio PartnershipsChuck BerryHVAC SystemsSSL MythsThe last studio he’ll ever buildLinks and Show Notes:Transient Sound on Twitter: @transientmusicTransient Sound on Fcebook: https://www.facebook.com/transientsoundstudioBackblaze: https://bit.ly/2ptMxHJCredits:Guest: Steven GillisHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #254 with Jonah Strauss – DIY Attitude, The Aftermath of Fires, Advocacy, Dealing with Debt, The Dynamics of East Oakland and Serving his community.Jonah Strauss made his first appearance on WCA #016. Since then he’s been through some experiences that have changed his perspective and outlook. He’s back with a new studio, new approach and primed to serve a community dear to his heart.For more info on Jonah visit: http://www.survivorsound.com/In this episode we discuss:DIY attitudeThe Aftermath of FiresAdvocacyThe Dynamics of East OaklandServing his communityDealing with DebtLinks and Show Notes:Survivor Sound: http://www.survivorsound.com/Contact Jonah: http://www.survivorsound.com/contactThe Black Puma’s: https://www.theblackpumas.com/Learn about the late great Ed Cherney: http://edcherney.com/Credits:Guest: Jonah StraussHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #253 with Mary Mazurek – Recording live, Knowing your worth, Complicated gigs & Parents with multiple fridge/freezers.Mary Mazurek is a Grammy-nominated recording engineer, artist, educator, speaker, and consultant. She currently works as a producer/engineer at WFMT in Chicago, teaches as an Adjunct professor at DePaul University as well as an instructor at Columbia College and Illinois Institute of Art.For more info on Mary visit: https://www.marymazurek.com/In this episode we discuss:Recording live broadcastsStudying under Murray AllenBlatant sexismKnowing your worthParents with multiple fridge/freezersChicago wintersMental health & stressPlanning for complicated gigsLinks and Show Notes:Support WCA – Go Ad Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/Mary’s Site: https://www.marymazurek.com/Connect with Mary on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/33Q7LxEMore on Murray Allen: https://bit.ly/2pyVeAbThe Presidents Marine Band: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Credits:Guest: Mary MazurekHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Dave Hillis has spent large amounts of time on both sides of the glass as a guitarist, producer, engineer, mixer and writer. He worked alongside famed producer Rick Parasher for several years in Seattle and was the engineer on Pearl Jam's breakthrough album "10". For more info on Dave visit: https://davehillismusic.com/In this episode we discuss:Brooklyn to SeattleMetal beginningsDIY FocusRecord store educationRick ParasherPearl JamClosing and opening studiosTraditional record makingCommitting tracksMoving back EastLinks and Show Notes:Dave's Site: https://davehillismusic.com/Clive Davis Doc: https://www.netflix.com/title/80190588John Cuniberti: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-005-with-john-cuniberti/Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPCredits:Guest: Dave HillisHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Piper Payne is a mastering engineer who has been a guest on WCA before (See WCA #045). She has been through some business experiences and changes since we last spoke and now has set up a homebase in Nashville but also continues to spend time in Oakland where she still has a facility. She joins me for a discussion of those changes and opportunities post Summer NAMM.Piper has mastered a wide variety of music including nationally renowned artists Third Eye Blind, Madame Gandhi, Geographer, Elettrodomestico (Jane Wiedlin/Go-Go’s), Shamir, Between You & Me, David Messier, and Fritz Montana, as well as Bay Area favorites Kat Robichaud, ANML, Sioux City Kid, The She’s, Emily Afton, Abbot Kinney, Travis Hayes, Kendra McKinley, Van Goat, and Diana Gameros.For Piper's complete history visit: http://www.piperpayne.com/In this episode we discuss:Art and commerce in the Bay AreaJoining Infrasonic Sound.Setting up shop in Nashville.Splitting time between cities.Survivalist mentality.Having a strong legal team.Taking care of yourself.Asking for help. Losing a parent. New opportunities. Links and Show Notes:The first Piper Payne interview: https://bit.ly/2AOtzNVInfrasonic Sound: https://www.infrasonicsound.com/Piper's Site: https://bit.ly/2LSPl9GCredits:Guest: Piper PayneHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Vance Powell is an old friend to Working Class Audio. His first appearance was on episode #007 almost 5 years ago. Vance is a 6 time Grammy Award-winning record producer, engineer, and mixer and has worked with Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, and Martina McBride, among many others. I join Vance at his studio in Nashville, Sputnik Sound for the second interview. We are also joined in the room by mastering badass, Chris Athens (Blink 182, Drake, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj ). In this episode we discussRespecting your past.Business managersNot working from home.Jumping through hoops.Sedentary life. Taxes.The Stray CatsFame.Grammys. Cleaning up dog shit. Links and Show Notes:The first Vance Powell interview: https://bit.ly/2mdbYeXSputnik Sound: http://www.sputniksound.com/Mastering Engineer Chris Athens: http://chrisathensmasters.com/Credits:Guest: Vance PowellHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Jeff Kolhede is a Grammy-nominated producer, composer, engineer, and musician. He is currently a staff engineer at 25th Street Recording and is also a house producer, engineer, and mentor at Zoo Labs both located in Oakland, California. Jeff can be heard on film, television, advertisements, and artist projects, including the trailer music for the movie, Moonlight, as a sound-designer, for the Virtual Software Instrument EXHALE, ANALOG STRINGS, and MOVEMENT, by Output. Jeff has performed with such artists as John Legend, Allen Stone, HoneyHoney, Pete Wentz, Chali 2na, and JoJo. Jeff was also a member of the "Hollywood Game Night" band on NBC for two seasons, performing vocals and horns. In this episode we discussFinding your pathInfluence of band directorsKnowing when not to commentAdapting to a new environmentWorking long hoursFocused vs. unfocused clientsSurviving a high cost of livingLinks and Show Notes:Jeff's Site: http://www.jeffkolhede.com/aboutJeff's project # 1: https://bit.ly/2kzFzhSJeff's project #2: https://bit.ly/2m422ns25th Street Recording: https://www.25thstreetrecording.com/Zoo Labs: https://www.zoolabs.org/Credits:Guest: Jeff KolhedeHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Eyal Levi is a critically acclaimed educator, musician, producer, former guitarist and primary songwriter for the band  Daath, as well as a co-founder of URM (Unstoppable Recording Machine) Academy, an online education platform for producers with thousands of students from across the globe. In the studio, he has worked with such artists including The Black Dahlia Murder, Monuments, The Contortionist, Chelsea Grin, and Firewind among many others.In this episode we discuss,The creation of URM.The demands of Metal.Standards.Teaching yourself.Devotion to learning.Managing money.Links and Show Notes:URM Academy: https://urm.academy/URM Podcast: https://urm.academy/category/podcast/Nail The Mix: https://www.nailthemix.com/Digital Marketer: https://www.digitalmarketer.comRamit Sethi: https://amzn.to/2O2N1OJCredits:Guest: Eyal LeviHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Justin Colletti is a mastering engineer, and the author of hundreds of articles on the art, science, and business of music and sound. He acts as director of content and publishing for SonicScoop and has written for outlets including Tape Op, The Deli Magazine, Trust Me I’m a Scientist and many more. In 2019, he began the weekly SonicScoop Podcast, interviewing music and audio industry luminaries and regularly taking deep dives into complex and controversial issues in music and audio production.In this episode we discuss,Corporate Environments.Jail Time.Transitioning to MasteringSaying yes to work.Thinking ahead.Doing things for the future you.State Mottos.Role Models.Microeconomics.Master Mind Groups.Fiscal Responsibility.Links and Show Notes:Sonic Scoop: https://sonicscoop.com/Justin's Site: http://justincolletti.com/Justin's Mixing Course: http://mixingbreakthroughs.com/ Use Code WCA25 on checkout. Justin's Mastering Course: https://masteringdemystified.com/ Use Code WCA25 on checkout. Credits:Host: Matt Boudreau Guest: Justin CollettiWCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Eric Fredricey started with hand me down cassette decks and mixers, progressed to a broadcast internship in Junior High, worked at a tv station right out of high school and is now chief engineer at KCSB-FM college radio in his hometown. In this episode we discuss,The World of BroadcastRunning with the clockGetting yelled atTailoring your resumeNegotiating your salaryGetting into broadcastFCC RegulationsA million acronymsLinks and Show Notes:Eric on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericfredricey/Eric's Station: https://www.kcsb.org/Credits:Host: Matt Boudreau Guest: Eric FredriceyWCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Steve Chadie started interning for Willie Nelson's studio in 1995. 24 years later armed with a host of high profile clients, awards and experiences Steve still has the same enthusiasm he did when he started and a desire to lend a helping hand, gear or advice to upcoming young engineers that he collaborates with. In this episode we discussWorking with Willie NelsonSharing knowledgeLegal PadsBeing invisibleWorking with Andy JohnsLiving like a SquirrelNot missing thingsMaking records in housesLinks and Show Notes:Steve's Site: https://stevechadie.com/Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevechadie50/Credits:Host: Matt Boudreau Guest: Steve ChadieWCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab