Working Class Audio

My guest is Maria Elisa Ayerbe, a producer/engineer who has worked with MaryJ Blig, New Kids on the Block, and Kronos Quartet. In this episode, we discussBogota, ColumbiaFamilyMom in TelevisionWorking for PizzaDad Architect/Music LoverStudying MusicA Tiny AudienceEducationElectronically InclinedTeachingMTSUDealing with SexismMusic TheoryGetting BoredNeeding a NapDancing MusicLatin American CultureCommunity InvolvementDiversificationRunning a Record LabelWomen in AudioLanguagesUnderstanding CultureThe Listening ExperienceMatt's Rant: NAMM RecapLinks and Show NotesSouth Mountain MusicMarias SiteCreditsGuest: Maria Elisa AyerbeHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Shawn Dealey, Chief Engineer and ATMOS Mixer at Sweetwater Studios. Shawn has worked with Counting Crows, Animals As Leaders, Jared James Nichols, Propagandhi, Bones Owens, and The Weakerthans.In this episode, we discussMiddle of CanadaHockey and Punk RockDad's Road Case CompanyEarly Exposure to RecordingDrum Tech WorkLearning the Studio BusinessWork EthicTouringConnections and NetworkingRecording the Counting CrowsLeaving the RoadJoining Forces with a Studio CompetitorWorking for SweetwaterHandling Business FriendshipsRunning Sweetwater StudiosLynn FustonHaving a Steady GigMatt's Rant: SecurityLinks and Show NotesBig Deal Road CasesSweetwater StudiosCreditsGuest: Shawn DealyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer/Engineer/Sound Designer/Editor/Mixing & Mastering Engineer Nicholas Messitte, who has done podcasting work for Amazon, ABC, iHeartRadio, NPR, and music work for Animal Adjective, Super City, Micah E. Wood, Leland Sundries, Pete Mancini.In this episode, we discussKidsHis Dad's Musical SideEarly Recording Discovering AudioBoss Recorder ExperimentsOceans Eleven Guitar CenterImagination and MixingCreating Opportunities For YourselfDrug Use and AbuseWorking from HomeDealing with OpportunitiesFinding Your ValueSpiritualityListserves and Getting WorkMoney and TaxesTheatrical PodcastsOpening DoorsKeeping it FunChatGPTMatt's Rant: Fear of Missing OutLinks and Show NotesNick's SIteCreditsGuest: Nicholas MessitteHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is mastering engineer Phil Feinman who has worked with Lauren Ruth Ward, Mae Martin, Guns N' Roses, Band of Horses, Butch Vig, and Weird Al Yankovic. Phil is also a part of the team at Infrasonic Sound.In this episode, we discussLong Island UpbringingMurphy's MusicUniversity of HartfordEntrepreneurial ParentsPlaying DrumsStudying ElectronicsWorking for TelefunkinCrime in ConnecticutMoving to Los AngelesWorking at East WestRunning a 40,000 SF SpotBedrock LATech WorkGrumpy Tech TheoryLosing SpaceTaking Care of StaffWorking for InfrasonicWorking at AKGCulture ChangeMicrophone TechnologyMasteringMatt's Rant: Tools for OrganizationLinks and Show NotesPhil on the Infrasonic SiteAsanaGoogle SheetsQuickbooks Self-EmployedCreditsGuest: Phil FeinmanHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Josh Rogosin, an accomplished audio engineer and producer who has worked with a wide range of renowned bands and musicians. With an extensive background at NPR, Josh is best known for his outstanding work on the Tiny Desk Concerts series.In this episode, we discussGrowing up in Hollywood4 Track AmazmentMove to New HamshireActing in TheaterCulture DifferencesRejecting Stage LifeMusical Theater SoundNPRWorking Analog at RadioApprenticing in New YorkRadio ExpeditionsLeaving Theater SoundFulltime PositionWorld TravelVoodoo Signal Flow & RoutingGetting Laid OffMarket Place in LARecording Tiny Desk ConcertsShotgun MicsThe Mechanics of Tiny DeskRecording Music with Field RecordersNPR Pay RatesUnionBlue Man GroupMatt's Rant: Connecting with OthersLinks and Show NotesTiny DeskCreditsGuest: Josh RogosinHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Liverpool-based Producer/Studio Owner/Composer Stephen Cole, who has worked with Ex-Easter Island Head, Bonnacons of Doom, Lonesaw, a.P.A.t.T., /Sainsbury's, Nokia, City Council.In this episode, we discuss Liverpool4 TrackData CassettesPrank CallsSlayerRecycled MagazinesMini DiskAmbient Noise CoreSelf SufficiencyCommunity StudioAudio MoversStudio In a ChurchStudio GBuying GearReinvesting In the StudioMusic 24/7Matt's Rant: Checking Your WorkLinks and Show NotesStephen's StudioAnalog AddictsAudio MoversCreditsGuest: Stephen ColeHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer/Engineer Andy Reed, who has worked with Amy Petty, The Legal Matters, and The Verve Pipe; this is Andy's second appearance on WCA. In this episode, we discussCovid Era SurvivalRemote CollaborationChanges to GearMixing at Low VolumesWorking in Small MarketsAdvice to OthersOnline PresenceCommunication AdviceHealth ChallengesExerciseBusiness ChangesRunning a Commercial Home StudioMatt's Rant: Keeping Your Foot on the GasLinks and Show NotesWCA #130 with AndyAndy's SiteCreditsGuest: Andy ReedHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Mixer J Clark, who has mixed for Madame Gandhi, Elle King, Cautious Clay, and Jennifer Lopez. J is also a member of the Infrasonic Sound team. In this episode, we discussBorn in IndianaMinneapolisSeattleHeadbangers BallSkateboardingTouringKenny G The Clarinet IncidentAmerican Punk RockPlaying in BandsRecording SchoolPost Production Sound DesignATMOS & Sony 360Short SightednessWorking for InfrasonicWork/Life BalanceFinancesMatt's Rant: Keeping Your CoolLinks and Show NotesJ's SiteJ on InstagramJ at InfrasonicCreditsGuest: J ClarkHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer / Mixer Brett Bullion, who has worked with The Bad Plus, Margaret Glaspy, Low, and Bad Bad Hats. This is Brett's second appearance on the show; he originally appeared on WCA #147. In this episode, we discussHome Mix RoomBefore Covid/After Covid (BC/AC)AcousticsTreatment vs. Sound ProofingGetting WorkMax MSPPlaying GamesThe Finances of AudioCareer ManagementMinneapolis Music SceneTraveling for WorkMWTMEmulationBudgetsExpectationsRemote MixingDeep GlennsIn the Box vs. Out of the BoxBuying HabitsMatt's Rant: TransparencyLinks and Show NotesBrett's Deep Glenns ProjectThe Money BookBrett's SiteCreditsGuest: Brett BullionHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer/Engineer, Singer-Songwriter & Media Composer Pete Droge. Pete has had a diverse career as a solo artist and producer, working with Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam and Chris Ballew of The Presidents of the United States of America. He's had movie cameos and hit songs. Produced, engineered, and mixed national broadcast ads. Composed, produced, engineered, and mixed scores for three feature films and several shorts, including Sam Jones' "Miles to Go Before I Sleep" for Showtime. He's also had Film and TV placements, including Dumb & Dumber, Zomblieland, Grey's Anatomy, Nashville, and many more. He's also a member of the band The Thorns with Matthew Sweet and Shawn Mullins.In this episode, we discussCassette MachinesMoving AroundDad's Group HomesWashington StatePiano LessonsGuitarMarch of CrimesSeattle Punk Rock25th HourMellow VibeGoing SoloBoombox MultitrackingMike and Stone from Pearl JamBrendan O'BrienCompingLearning Recording as an ArtistSouthern TracksSurvivingHow Music is MadePlaying to the VenueDoing WellProducingBuilding a StudioInvesting in CareerMoving into AudioArrangement vs. MixingWorking on CommercialsDiversifyingChronic Fatigue SyndromeMeditatingMatt's Rant: AutomationLinks and Show NotesZapierTypeformCalendlyPete on LettermanPete's SiteSubstackCreditsGuest: Pete DrogeHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith