Working Class Audio

My guest is a Grammy-winning Mastering engineer, Chris Athens, who has worked on projects for Coldplay, Blink 182, Coheed and Cambria, Drake, Rick Ross, and the Beastie Boys. In this episode, we discussNew York UpbringingListening to MusicSongs in the Key of LifePlaying Instruments BadlyWasn't a JoinerPrimitive Electronic MusicWorking at SonyDiscovering MasteringKeeping His Mouth ShutTape LibrarianLearning in ReverseReissuesFit for MasteringMoving into MasteringWorking at Sterling SoundTom Coyne's AssistantHeavy HittersChris MuthRegional GearStarting LateOutworking OthersAttended Hip-Hop SessionsGetting a Room at SterlingTom Coyne's InfluenceA Girl from TexasBurn OutMoving to AustinWorking From HomeBuilding at HomeHealthBalanceRefusing Attended SessionsShootoutsHaving a Remote RigMatt's Rant: Saving for RetirementLinks and Show NotesChris's SiteChris on MusoBettermentVanguardGlenn Schick Episode CreditsGuest: Chris AthensHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest is a Grammy-nominated Producer / Mixer / Writer Damian Taylor. Damian has worked with Björk, The Prodigy, Bomba Estereo, The Killers, Trust, Arcade Fire, and Odette. In this episode, we discussPan-OceanicWorldly ParentsMaking Quick FriendsTough Older BrotherSelling Books Door-to-doorSAEPlaying Multiple InstrumentsLive ElectronicsThe ReactiablePlaying with BjörkEarly Exposure to RecordingGun on the ConsoleExploring the Artist's WorldKnocking Down DominoesParenting and ProducingGuy SigsworthKung Foo FilmsPro Tools MasteryStalling OutStudying BusinessManagementGetting Your Own GigsPlanting SeedsGPS ManagementBuild Your Production BreakthroughControlling Your NarrativeMatt's Rant: Practice, Practice, PracticeLinks and Show NotesDamian's SiteCreditsGuest: Damian TaylorHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest is a Recording/Mixing Engineer and Educator, Mike Senior. Mike has been a Sound On Sound magazine contributor for 20+ years (including 65 Mix Rescue columns), Author of Mixing Secrets & Recording Secrets books, Author of The Mix Review production critique blog, and Host of the web's most extensive free multitrack download library for mixing students/teachers.In this episode, we discussClassically TrainedWindsor CastleBoys ChoirHigh Powered EducationEmotional BreakdownTanglewood FestivalConcertos with Yo Yo MaDesire to Record HimselfRoland VS880BuskingStudio in WimbledonSound on SoundAcademic PTSDResidential Studio WorkMoving to CambridgeMix RescueProject StudiosBobby OwsinskiMoving to GermanyRemote RecordingNetwork for GearWearing GlovesCompressed Studio PathBeing DiversifiedReflecting on Past WorkAvoiding Changing PlatformsMatt's Rant: Talking You Out of a Building a StudioLinks and Show NotesRadial CatapultLink to all things Mike SeniorCreditsGuest: Mike SeniorHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest is the legendary manager of East West Studios in Los Angeles, Candace Stewart. In this episode, we discussThe Importance of BrothersSubstance ExperimentationGrowing up a JockAmazing ParentsDad Survived NormandyMom was BipolarTalking Books at DinnerDad worked for LockheedGrowing up in South CarolinaBook Worm/StonerDesire to Be A Diamond CutterGeologyMoving to California for LoveBartendingThe Two Hot TamalesPaula and RoseStudio Managers as WomenTake OneExperience in HospitalityMike ClinkUnsung HerosGood with MoneyHotels with TechnologyRed Zone StudioTraining Future ClientsJohn PorterSound CastleBuddy KingGangster RapCollecting GunsSlash and GNRTape Tug of WarFirehouseTina ClarkCello DramaResignation Letter        Height of Rock and BudgetsEast WestDoug RodgersPhillip StarkHistorical AcousticsBill PutnamStudio AdviceBanksDrinksCommunityPlumbers and ElectriciansLoyaltyChallengesEngineers and Producers as ClientsProducer/Engineer ManagersIntegrityBook Before the Night BeforeRyan HewittTreat Your Alum WellA&REngineers as PilotsBroken SystemIt's Not about you     Matt's Rant: Expanding Our ExperiencesLinks and Show NotesEast West StudiosCandace's Podcast CreditsGuest: Candace StewartHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest is Producer/Engineer John Pfiffner, who has worked with Geggy Tah, Mitch Easter, and Church Girls. John is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In this episode, we discussNorth CarolinaMitch EasterREMGrowing Up In MichiganBecoming a SouthernerAtticus Finch For DadCulture ShockSanford and SonSouthern AccentsSchool ChorusSister In BalletMTVVHS TapesGuitarPiano RegretsGreat TeachersSmoke Breaks and CoffeeAwareness of RecordingFostex X15Tascam 246James BrownTrying to Keep a Band TogetherLiving in AtlantaDrinking Sweet TeaPlaying CoversPlaying with McKay GarnerBad Run of TapeEarly Studio LessonsLearning PhaseNo Real JobsCover BandsCollege Radio & Hair MetalDentist Office StudioLiving LeanMagic in MusiciansFeeling IsolatedSusan Rodgers1176 KnobsMitch EasterJohn KeaneTape to ADATS to Pro ToolsPlanning AheadCalendarsScott SolterSocioeconomics    Matt's Rant: CreditsLinks and Show NotesJohn's SiteCreditsGuest: John PfiffnerHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest is Audio Engineer / Production Manager Abigail La Bianca, who has flown PA, done monitors, and front of house for various artists, including Lindsey Stirling, Sara Evans, and Phillip Phillips.In this episode, we discussJersey DrivingHomeschoolIsolated From PeopleDad's StudioAttic Mini StudioStrict HomelifeAbusive EnvironmentCulture ShockSocializationThe Band ExperienceStage FrightAdopting the UniformContemporary Music CenterLoving AudioWomen in AudioDiscouraged to Be in MusicFighting BackHandtrucksCrushed PelvisPodcast EditingWorking for Clair BrothersLearning the Building BlocksTerrified of DrivingChurch in a BoxLeaving in the Middle of the NightWorking During COVIDCasino GigMoving to NashvilleStudio WorkThe Dialect of Audio TribesNashville ChallengesGoing on TourQuitting Over the PhoneLife Changing DecisionsReflecting on the PastEmbracing the Freelance LifeHanging PAMeyer SoundRain killing boxesHandling Being GoneBuilding a Resume on LinkedinNetworkingClashes of PersonalitiesPersonal Goals     Matt's Rant: Home RigsLinks and Show NotesAbigail on InstagramAbigail on LinkedinCreditsGuest: Abigail La BiancaHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest is Mastering Engineer, Producer, and Yung Priestess Anni Casella, who works with Kay peeri evie, Club Casualties, and does circuit design with Paul Reed Smith.In this episode, we discussEngineer ParentsJaco and CrayonsAudio DoulaMaking SoupArt and ConsciousnessSilas Brown and Peter Deneberg  Mark KeniseAvalon EQPaul Reed Smith3 Dimensional AudioMuscle ShoalsTime DomainMasteringTaking a Step BackWord of MouthDon't Open a StudioFollowing BreadcrumbsHeba Kadry             Building MicrophonesBeing AutisticLooking for OpportunitiesBuild CommunityGrocery Store MeltdownGASBuilding GearTools for Making ARTApple Ear BudsHearing Peoples MonitorsSelf ControlLearning How To ListenMics with Paul SmithModding Apex MicsLess Crap in the PathMatt's Rant: AnalogiesLinks and Show NotesAnni's SiteAnni on InstagramCreditsGuest: Anni CasellaHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest is Grammy-nominated mixer/engineer Matt Hennessy. Matt has worked with R Kelly, Jay Z, Kanye West, Twista, The Legendary Traxster, Jamila Woods, PJ Morton, and G Herbo. In this episode, we discussIllinois UpbringingRadio ShackThe WalkmanPlaying Alto SaxEye of The TigerBerklee School of MusicInterningThe Reality of the Music BizChanging DirectionThe Grind of SchoolBack Street Boys StudioIn Over His HeadCabrini GreenChicago TracksAssembling Frankin-takesTransitioning to Pro ToolsBeing in Touch with RnB and Hip HopDrug Dealers Washing MoneySafe-Guarding Clients WorkThug LabelsThe Legendary TraxsterBeing Literally Locked into the StudioRebuilding the Client BaseBeing in Control of Your Building6 Feet of SewageCognacChicago BasementsAlbini and TapeThe Village Business ModelATMOSFinancial PhilosophyMatt's Rant: DiscoveryLinks and Show NotesMatt's Studio SiteCreditsGuest: Matt HennessyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest is Grammy-winning producer/mixer David Davis, who has worked on projects for PWNT, Izzy Bizu, Miguel, and The War on Drugs.In this episode, we discussEast Tennessee UpbringingHeadbangers Ball and Mountain DewChicago Metal ShowsRunning from The LawWhite ZombieHour Drive to SchoolGoing to CRASLA InternshipsRoachesMoms PassingThe Fantasy World of LABeing GratefulGreat RadioOcean StudiosRunner PositionsEast WestClimbing the LadderLeaving East WestMaintaining a Home StudioFuzzy SharksFried Chicken FiremanHipster Sleep NoiseCreating Home BaseWork/LifeProductionNot Getting CreditMatt's Rant: Audio GrownupsLinks and Show NotesDavid's SiteJaxstaCreditsGuest: David DavisHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest is Producer/Mixer/Engineer Ryan Hewitt, known for his work with The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink-182, and Noah Kahan, among many others. Ryan last appeared on WCA in 2015 on WCA #023.  In this episode, we discussReflecting on the PastThe Red Hot Chili PeppersKeeping Things FreshEnthusiasm for ATMOSBeing Solution OrientedManagement DecisionsTaking Care of BusinessThe Point SystemLawyersWorking During CovidLos AngelesRevisiting AnalogLetting GoUplevelingThe Optimist ViewStaying FocusedDisciplineAwarenessSolution Oriented ThinkingInfinite PossibilitiesSpare MicsMatt's Rant: The In-Between MomentsLinks and Show NotesRyan's SiteRyan's First WCA EpisodeHuberman Lab (Mentioned in the interview)CreditsGuest: Ryan HewittHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith