WCA #531 with Travis Ference– LA Fires, Rebuilding a Studio, Insurance Lessons, Backup Strategies & Community Support

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer, engineer, and mixer Travis Ference who has worked worked on projects for Imagine Dragons, John Mayer, Ariana Grande, and Bush, to name a few. Travis is also the host of the podcast Progressions: Success in the Music Industry.

Travis recently lost his studio in the fires in Altadena and this episode is all about that. 

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The LA fire’s impact on Travis’s home and studio
• The challenges of rebuilding after disaster
• Community support in times of crisis
• Key lessons on insurance and coverage gaps
• Backup strategies for audio professionals
• Using AI and cloud services for recovery
• Planning a flexible studio rebuild
• First responders and aid efforts
• Protecting your gear, business, and home

Links and Show Notes:

• Travis's site
• Travis's podcast
• https://musicares.org/
• https://www.wearemovingtheneedle.org/

Matt’s Rant: Planning for The Worst

Credits:

• Guest: Travis Ference
• Host/Engineer/Editing/Producer: Matt Boudreau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• The Voice: Chuck Smith