Working Class Audio

My guest is Sound Artist Jez riley French. Jez is widely regarded as having played a pivotal role in expanding the use of contact microphones, hydrophones, electromagnetic coils, ultrasonic detectors, geophones, and VLF receivers in the sound arts, sound design (for the screen, theatre, and radio), and music in a wide range of contexts. His work has included commissions and performances for  Tate Modern (UK) The Whitworth (UK) Paradise Air (Japan) MoT - Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (Japan) Spikersuppa Lydgalleri, Oslo (Norway) Baltic (UK) Steklenik (Slovenia) Museo Reina Sofia (Spain) Catalyst Arts (N. Ireland) Artisphere (USA) Harpa (Iceland) Mengi (Iceland) The Wired Lab (Australia) Mullae Art Space (Korea) q-02 (Belgium)  In this episode, we discuss Open Space of Yorkshire New Wave and Punk Sharp Recorder Fascination with Listening Sexism in Music Discovering Contact Mics and Hydrophones Listening Below the Surface Pre-Internet Research Music Shop Blokes Swapping Cassettes Feeling Right to Press Record Traces Setting up a Distribution Company Durational Listening The Emotion of Listening Audio Memory Recording Mediums Sound Art Making a Living Field Recording Approaches There Are No Rules Influences Matt's Rant: Holiday ResetLinks and Show Notes Jez's Website  Pheobe riley Law Credits Guest: Jex riley French Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer, engineer, session guitarist, and mixer David Kalmusky who has worked with Shawn Mendes, Carrie Underwood, Mötley Crue, Keith Urban, and Journey. In this episode, we discuss Stratford, Ontario The Band The Rebels/The Hawks Acid Dropping Hippies Drum Lessons with Levon Helm Guitar Lessons with John Till Family Friends Addiction Studios Career Growth in Canada First Nashville Session International Conduits Swinging the Bat Everyday Focus on the Body of Work Overnetworking Mistakes  Experimenting on Your Own Time Underground Echo Chamber Building a Workshop Advocating For Yourself Social Media Restraint Division in the Studio Education  Matt's Rant: Rewriting Our Code From The GroundupLinks and Show Notes Dave's studio Dave's Site Dave on Instagram Credits Guest: David Kalmusky Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer Todd Burke, who has worked with Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, The Kooks, Belle and Sebastian, M83, and Fitz and the Tantrums.In this episode, we discuss One-Stoplight Towns Colorado Arizona California Conservatory of Arts and Sciences Grandmaster Studios Cocaine Trafficking Sylvia Massey Sleeping on a Gobo Ben Harper The Right Questions at The Right Time The Social Aspect of Recording Practicing on Downtime Figuring Out Your Rate All About Relationships Record Better Tony Hoffer Affordable Tracking Needs Enhanced Zoom Calls Human Interaction Matt's Rant: Working RemotelyLinks and Show Notes Todd's Site Todd on Instagram Todd on TikTok Record Better Record Better on Instagram Credits Guest: Todd Burke Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guests today are mastering engineers Katie Tavini and Stephen Kerrison, 2/3rds of the virtual mastering facility/collective, Weird Jungle. In this episode, we discuss Running a Virtual Mastering Facility Social Media Preferences Quitting Archiving Job Imposter Syndrome Handling Attended Sessions Liverpool Music Scene Juggling Calendars Love of Music Sharing Knowledge The Right Reasons Rates Matt's Rant: EnvelopingLinks and Show Notes Weird Jungle Site Katie's Site Stephen's Site Katie on Instagram Stephen on Instagram Weird Jungle on Instagram Matt's Biz Bank Suggestion Credits Guest: Katie Tavini & Stephen Kerrison Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is a Sound Designer / Re-recording Mixer and founder of This Is Sound Design in Burbank, California. Nathan's credits include Joyland - Cannes Jury Prize, Academy Awards, I Love My Dad - SXSW Jury & Audience Award, The Voyeurs - Amazon Studios United Skates - HBO, Academy Awards Short List Searching - Sony, Sundance.In this episode, we discuss Growing up on a Farm Scouting Theater Singing in Bands Technology Exposure Sound Design for Theater Saint Louis Cal Arts Survival Walt Disney The Wild West Coming to California Building Studios Making Your Own Way The Film Industry Analog vs. Digital Production Studio Consolidation NPR and Marketplace Mixing Efficiency Bootstrapping Leasing to Own Gear Indie Film  Staying Nimble Financial Track Record Matt's Rant: DetoursLinks and Show Notes Nathan's Site Nathan on Instagram Quickbooks Online Small Biz Help Credits Guest: Nathan Ruyle Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Engineer/Mixer James "Fluff" Harley, who has worked with KoRn, Prince, and Yumi Matsutoya. In this episode, we discuss The Origin of Fluff Hockeytown USA Car Accident Recording School Fear of the Unknown Craving Knowledge Crazy Synchronizing Operating at a Top Level Tough Skin Being a Facilitator Magic in The Booth Taking a Year Off Moving to LA Audio Test Kitchen Los Angeles Surviving the Prince Bootcamp Making a Living The Stress of the Music Biz Getting up at 5 AM Figuring Out What to be Paid Working with Korn Matt's Rant: Making Lists!Links and Show Notes James on Instagram Bryan Cook Episode Alex Oana Episode Chuck Zwicky Episode #1 Chuck Zwicky Episode #2 Chris Collier Episode Nick Raskulinecz Episode Dan Korneff Plugins Credits Guest: James "Fluff" Harley Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

Engineer, theatrical sound designer, and editor of WCA Anne-Marie Pleau joins Matt to discuss the impact that particular WCA guests have had on each of them.In this episode, we discuss Michael Brauer Jessica Thompson George Vlad Field Recording Backing Up and Archiving The Emotion of A Mix Brian Charles Saving Masters from a Fire Tchad Blake Leslie Braithwaite  Staying Steps Ahead The Cup Test Sara Carter  Getting into audio as an adult Bryan Matheson Dan Johnson Working Your Say Up The Ladder Survival Andrew Scheps  Steve Albini Piper Payne Leslie Braithwaite  Matt's Rant: Dealing with BurnoutLinks and Show Notes Michael Brauer #319 George Vlad #289 Jessica Thompson #080 Jessica Thompson #338 Steve Albini #164 Piper Payne #045 Piper Payne #251 Brian Charles #376 Tchad Blake #200 Andrew Scheps #009 Andrew Scheps #300 Sara Carter #194 Sara Carter #382 Bryan Matheson #380 Dan Johnson #405 Credits Guest: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Engineer and studio owner Roy Silverstein who has worked with Stephen El Rey, The Verigolds, The Finches, Matelotage, and Blue Largo. Roy owns Rarefied Recording in San Diego.In this episode, we discuss Evanston, Illinois The House Piano Playing Guitar University of Miami Working for Qualcomm Moonlighting as a Recording Engineer Burning Out on the Corporate Life Working with Wes Lachot Building a Studio Golden Handcuffs Taking a Paycut No Regrets Looking Ahead Neve Genesys Marketing His Studio Working with Interns Matt's Rant: Doing It YourselfLinks and Show Notes Roy's site Roy on Instagram Mckay Garner on WCA Bryan Matheson on WCA Microphone Parts Redco DIY RE Acoustimac ATS Acoustics Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Roy Silverstein Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Nominated Mixer/Engineer/Producer Justin Cortelyou, who has worked with Paul McCartney, Hollywood Vampires, Taylor Swift, Andrea Bocelli, Phish, The Darkness, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan. In this episode, we discuss Greensburg, PA Playing Trombone Youth Orchestra Ibanez Guitars Shred Metal MTSU How to Be a Good Assistant Mr. Miyagi Chuck Ainlay Radar Soundstage Mike Shipley Moving to LA The Mutt Lang Editing Style Surviving 2007 The Wall Bob Ezrin Quitting Bob Soultrain Sound Studios Family Time Meditation Matt's Rant: Using a Financial AdvisorLinks and Show Notes Justin's Site Justin's Studio  Instagram for Justin Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Justin Cortelyou Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer / Engineer / Mixer Maryam Qudus who has worked with Spellling, Toro y Moi, Sad13, Tune-Yards, and Zelma Stone. Maryam also writes, records, and produces music for her solo project Spacemoth and composes music for film on top of all that! In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in the Bay Area Parents from Afghanistan  Days in the Family Restaurant The Role of Language Pursuing Music Stacking The Cheese Singing on The Countertop Recording at Tiny Telephone Teaching Transitioning to Recording So Much Coffee Women's Audio Mission Surviving The Joy of Recording The Role of Recording in Marriage Spacemoth Matt's Rant: The Complexities of Selling GearLinks and Show Notes Maryam's Site Beau Sorenson (Maryam's Husband) on WCA Women's Audio Mission John Vanderslice on WCA The Pellici Brothers on WCA Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Maryam Qudus Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith