Working Class Audio

My guest is Grammy-winning recording & Mixing Engineer Brian Vibberts, who has worked on projects for Chick Corea, Michael Jackson, Disney, and Metallica. In this episode, we discussPortland, CTSchool BandChorusBuying VinylEarly Recording ExperienceNASAShuttle Challenger AccidentSwitching MajorsBerklee College of MusicAsking to Be PaidParents BusinessDJ BusinessRight Track RecordingLearning EverydayCardboard Patch BayThe Hit FactoryGetting FiredSonyMore SkillsBuilding ConfidenceBruce SwedienBeing DiverseMoving to Los AngelesOver QualifiedHome Studio Navigating LAJoining GroupsNetworkingWorking From HomeDinosaursOpportunitiesStar TrekMatt's Rant: PatienceLinks and Show NotesBrian's SiteBrian on InstagramCreditsGuest: Brian VibbertsHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith     

My guest is Luke Argilla, a Grammy-nominated Mixer / Music Producer. Luke has worked on projects by Wu-Tang Clan, Summer Walker, and Slauson Malone 1, plus he's a member of the famed Drum and Bass Group Bachelors of Science. In this episode, we discussBay Area RaisedPlaying Guitar at 11Punk Rock MusicCommunications AcademyHip HopSnowboardingDr. John BarsottiAnalog at SF StateWorking in TahoeDeciding on CollegeThe Eureka MomentDrum and Bass MusicBachelors of ScienceIATSE Local 16 UnionDolby LabsWorking in ATMOSATMOS in NightclubsAdventures in FreelancingSplitting Time between LA and SFImportance of FamilyATMOS in an ApartmentGetting WorkMatt's Rant: NetworkingLinks and Show NotesLuke's SiteBlinq Digital Bix CardCreditsGuest: Luke ArgillaHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith     

My guest is a Grammy-winning mixer/engineer, David Rideau, who has worked with Janet Jackson, Marcus Miller, Earth Wind and Fire, George Benson, Juan Gabriel, and Boney James. In this episode, we discussThe Louisiana ConnectionGrowing up In PhoenixAudiophile DadMom's Musical FamilyASUSocial/PsychThe Scully Tape MachineArizona State FairThe US10 FreewayAudio WorkshopsWest Lake ProThe Car Wash SessionMentoring by Bruce Swedien80 hour WeeksAll About RelationshipsThe Wisdom of Jam and LewisRecording in DenmarkAll Over The MapNot Being ExtravagantMixing at HomeStaying in the BoxATMOSJanet Jackson ATMOS WorkStems vs TracksNo Mobile RigsMatt's Rant: Examining the New Year 2024Links and Show NotesDavid's SitePablo Muniguia on WCAKevin Becka on WCABlue ZonesGut BiomeCreditsGuest: David RideauHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones. This is part 2 of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discussOperating at a High LevelBeing Present in a SessionProfessionalismMix MagazineSkywalker SoundGeorge LucasSurrounded by GreatnessKnowing Your LimitationsBeing Open to GrowthRiding FadersInstitute for Recording ArtsBe YourselfFinding MentorsRetirementBuying an RVThe Importance of TravelMatt's Rant: Who You Spend Your Time WithLinks and Show NotesLeslie on LinkedinLeslie's Profile at Skywalker SoundCreditsGuest: Leslie Ann JonesHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith     

My guest is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones. In this episode, we discussGrowing up in Beverly HillsSpike JonesPA CompanyABC StudiosCapital StudiosEducation Via Hi-Fi MagsCreating Cheat SheetsThe Big ChairDanny Thomas's HouseGoing to RehearsalsPlaying with CousinsDoing Live SoundSelf-Taught PathContributing as an EngineerTascam Half Inch 4-TrackSherwood Oaks Experimental CollegeEnjoying a ChallengeWest LA MusicPunching Above Your WeightThe AutomattFred Catero The Bay AreaFirst Digital RecordingTony WilliamsThe Great American Music HallFreelancingStaff Recording JobsSynching MachinesPhil RamoneISDNMatt's Rant: Taking Things off Your PlateLinks and Show NotesLeslie on LinkedinLeslie's Profile at Skywalker SoundCreditsGuest: Leslie Ann JonesHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Audio Engineer/Producer Jeanne Montalvo, who has worked with Ivy Queen, Making Movies and Ruben Blades, Flor de Toloache, and Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, Bobby Sanabria, Renee Goust, Erni Lu, and Lucy Kalantari. In this episode, we discussDominican RepublicSettling in New YorkMusic in HouseholdClassically Trained Distracted by MusicalityTendonitisHuman JukeboxGeorgia StateForeign Language StudiesStudying in BarcelonaStarting from ScratchFalling Asleep on Mackie ManualsWhat is a Buss?AES ParisJim Anderson from NYUThe BANNF CenterTanglewood FestivalOpera GigDoing PodcastsLive from Latino USA24 Hour EngineerClassical vs Latin Music RecordingGetting WorkBeing a Women in AudioNeeds-Based Audio GearPodcastingMatt's Rant: PersistenceLinks and Show NotesJeanne on LinkedinJeanne on InstagramSara Carter WCA #194Sara Carter WCA #382Steve Jobs Video #1Steve Jobs Video #2CreditsGuest: Jeanne MontalvoHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is the return of Grammy Nominated producer/engineer Ryan Ulyate, who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and ELO. Ryan has jumped through the "Imaginary Glass Window" to create a solo record, which we discuss in this episode. In this episode, we discussThe Tom Petty Catalog Making a Solo RecordPlanning for ATMOSTaking on a Different RoleThe Imaginary Glass WindowDifficulty in Writing LyricsCalifornia SongPutting Things TogetherMastering with RomanowskiThe ATMOS Mercedes1973 InstrumentationRecording Steve FerroneGetting Nominated for a GrammyATMOS DownloadsLessons for Audio Pros Who WriteBlu-RayThe Japanese MarketBeing Aware of Audio TrendsCreature of HabitMatt's Rant: Staying Calm, Staying HumbleLinks and Show NotesRyan on WCA #378Michael Romanowski on WCA #309Ryan's Record on Immersive Audio AlbumRyan's Record on Apple MusicRyan's SiteAdvice from De NiroCreditsGuest: Ryan UlyateHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest is Musician, Mixing Engineer, and mobile Music Producer Ady Parzentney from Hit The Road Music Studio. Ady has traveled in a mobile recording studio for five years, supporting local artists. During the pandemic, he stayed two years in Morocco with his life partner Kasia, and together, they created over 40+ Singles, Music Videos, 2 LPs, and 6 Live Shows to keep the music up and running. As a music producer, he has worked with Nani Noam Vazana, Mehdi Nassouli, and Karim Ziad, who plays with bands like Snarky Puppy, Lala Tamar, Omri Mor, and many more. In this episode, we discussBorn in PolandRaised in GermanyPlaying in Punk BandsLiving in the Rehearsal RoomDNA and MusicPure Magic Through MusicWorking YoungParental AcceptanceHit The Road Music StudioRecording at 13 Bad Studio ExperienceWalking Your PathExpanding Musical HorizonsSeeing the SunRecording in MoroccoThe Yes MomentVan as Vocal BoothCreating Temporary StudiosCar MaintenanceWorking 16 Hours a DayFocusing on the PositiveDust and GearRecording in the DesertWarren Huart's SupportFile ManagementReaperWriting a BookLocation RecordingHiring a Business CoachExploring Los AngelesBMGBeautiful MistakesMusic is CommunityMatt's Rant: Using What We HaveLinks and Show NotesAdy's InstagramAdy's SiteWarren Huart on WCACreditsGuest: Ady ParzentneyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest is Paula Salvatore, VP of Client Relations & Studio Marketing, Universal Music Group. Paula has worked with Al Schmitt, Paul McCartney, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Diana Krall, Phil Ramone & David Foster. She has worked 33 1/3 years in Capitol Studios/UMG Studios. Paula is featured in Dave Grohl's documentary "Sound City" as the Studio Manager in the 80s. She was instrumental in getting Al Schmitt a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Capitol Records building.In this episode, we discussThe Rolling StonesSewing ClothesThe Fashion PathKendun StudiosFirst Job at a Recording StudioRose Mann-CherneyCandace StewartSound CityCapitol StudiosRental FurnitureThe Front OfficeAl SchmittWomen in StudiosBasic Human SkillsSupporting ClientsMatt's Rant: Revisiting Saying No to WorkLinks and Show NotesPaula on InstagramPaula on LinkedinCapitol StudiosCandace Stewart on WCAAl Schmitt & Steve Genewick on WCACreditsGuest: Paula SalvatoreHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest is Producer/Engineer David Hughes, who runs Shine On Studio and has worked with The Mid-Whiskeys, Justin Fawsitt, and SaidTheAnimals. In this episode, we discussBeing the New KidLove of CaliforniaSanyo Tape RecorderRecording UncleBootleg TapesCollege Radio StationCMJSaint Marys CollegeTaking a LoanOpening His First StudioWorking in RadioDriving Muscle CarsStudio in an Office BuildingCommercial Studio at HomeTechnologyGetting ClientsUnexpected Work via NetworkingClients with GunsLearning Through MistakesUltrasonic Record CleaningNo Love for Guitar CenterOrigin of Shine OnMatt's Rant: RepairsLinks and Show NotesShine On StudioCreditsGuest: David HughesHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith