Working Class Audio WCA #526 with Adam Haggar – Los Angeles Life, New Jersey Living, The Importance Of Networking, Maintaining High Standards, and a Passion For Music
Jan 14, 2025
In this engaging chat, mastering engineer Adam Haggar, who has collaborated with artists like Migos and Belinda Carlisle, shares his inspiring journey from New Jersey to Los Angeles. He emphasizes the importance of networking and maintaining high standards in a competitive industry. Adam discusses the challenges of fair pricing in mastering and how staying connected to one’s musical passion fuels creativity. His personal anecdotes about transitioning between East Coast and West Coast music scenes provide valuable insights for aspiring audio professionals.
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Musical Beginnings
- Adam Haggar's audio journey began with a guitar and Jimi Hendrix albums, sparking his interest in songwriting and recording.
- He saved up for his first studio session at Pyramid Sound, igniting a passion for studio environments.
New York and LA
- After college, Adam pursued music in New York, working at Big Blue Meanie Recording Studios and Manhattan Center Studios.
- He assisted on notable projects like the Scissor Sisters' album and learned from industry veterans.
From Bartender to Production Manager
- Seeking new opportunities, Adam moved to LA, bartended at the Fonda Theater, and connected with the local music scene.
- He transitioned to production managing and continued engineering and producing.