Working Class Audio WCA #537 with Peter Craft – Napa Destination Studio, Bonding Experiences, Life in Tech, Songwriters as Magicians, and Inspiration of Scenes
Mar 31, 2025
Peter Craft, owner of Boxer Lodge Studios in Napa, shares his inspiring journey from a tech career to full-time audio engineering. He discusses the creation of his destination studio, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration among musicians. Craft reflects on memorable recording experiences and the technical challenges of studio acoustics. He also highlights the balance between passion and profession in the audio industry, advocating for affordable solutions that support burgeoning talents in the vibrant Bay Area scene.
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Early Career Path
- Peter Kraft's early career aspirations were in audio engineering, but he initially pursued electrical engineering.
- He ultimately switched to computer science and worked in tech for 11 years while continuing to play drums.
Tech Years and Music
- Peter Kraft worked in tech, designing software for data centers and networking before the internet boom.
- While working in tech, he continued to pursue his passion for music by playing drums.
First Audio Interactions
- Peter Kraft's first professional audio interactions involved a mobile recording setup he called the "Craftphonic mobile recordifier."
- He took this setup to rehearsal spaces to record bands, eventually building his first modest studio in his San Francisco basement.