Working Class Audio

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 discussStratford, OntarioThe BandThe Rebels/The HawksAcid Dropping HippiesDrum Lessons with Levon HelmGuitar Lessons with John TillFamily FriendsAddiction StudiosCareer Growth in CanadaFirst Nashville SessionInternational ConduitsSwinging the Bat EverydayFocus on the Body of WorkOvernetworkingMistakes Experimenting on Your Own TimeUnderground Echo ChamberBuilding a WorkshopAdvocating For YourselfSocial Media RestraintDivision in the StudioEducation Matt's Rant: Rewriting Our Code From The GroundupLinks and Show NotesDave's studioDave's SiteDave on InstagramCreditsGuest: David KalmuskyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussOne-Stoplight TownsColoradoArizonaCaliforniaConservatory of Arts and SciencesGrandmaster StudiosCocaine TraffickingSylvia MasseySleeping on a GoboBen HarperThe Right Questions at The Right TimeThe Social Aspect of RecordingPracticing on DowntimeFiguring Out Your RateAll About RelationshipsRecord BetterTony HofferAffordable Tracking NeedsEnhanced Zoom CallsHuman InteractionMatt's Rant: Working RemotelyLinks and Show NotesTodd's SiteTodd on InstagramTodd on TikTokRecord BetterRecord Better on InstagramCreditsGuest: Todd BurkeHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussRunning a Virtual Mastering FacilitySocial Media PreferencesQuitting Archiving JobImposter SyndromeHandling Attended SessionsLiverpool Music SceneJuggling CalendarsLove of MusicSharing KnowledgeThe Right ReasonsRatesMatt's Rant: EnvelopingLinks and Show NotesWeird Jungle SiteKatie's SiteStephen's SiteKatie on InstagramStephen on InstagramWeird Jungle on InstagramMatt's Biz Bank SuggestionCreditsGuest: Katie Tavini & Stephen KerrisonHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussGrowing up on a FarmScoutingTheaterSinging in BandsTechnology ExposureSound Design for TheaterSaint LouisCal ArtsSurvivalWalt DisneyThe Wild WestComing to CaliforniaBuilding StudiosMaking Your Own WayThe Film IndustryAnalog vs. Digital ProductionStudio ConsolidationNPR and MarketplaceMixing EfficiencyBootstrappingLeasing to Own GearIndie Film Staying NimbleFinancial Track RecordMatt's Rant: DetoursLinks and Show NotesNathan's SiteNathan on InstagramQuickbooks OnlineSmall Biz HelpCreditsGuest: Nathan RuyleHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussThe Origin of FluffHockeytown USACar AccidentRecording SchoolFear of the UnknownCraving KnowledgeCrazy SynchronizingOperating at a Top LevelTough SkinBeing a FacilitatorMagic in The BoothTaking a Year OffMoving to LAAudio Test KitchenLos AngelesSurviving the Prince BootcampMaking a LivingThe Stress of the Music BizGetting up at 5 AMFiguring Out What to be PaidWorking with KornMatt's Rant: Making Lists!Links and Show NotesJames on InstagramBryan Cook EpisodeAlex Oana EpisodeChuck Zwicky Episode #1Chuck Zwicky Episode #2Chris Collier EpisodeNick Raskulinecz EpisodeDan Korneff PluginsCreditsGuest: James "Fluff" HarleyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussMichael BrauerJessica ThompsonGeorge VladField RecordingBacking Up and ArchivingThe Emotion of A MixBrian CharlesSaving Masters from a FireTchad BlakeLeslie Braithwaite Staying Steps AheadThe Cup TestSara Carter Getting into audio as an adultBryan MathesonDan JohnsonWorking Your Say Up The LadderSurvivalAndrew Scheps Steve AlbiniPiper PayneLeslie Braithwaite Matt's Rant: Dealing with BurnoutLinks and Show NotesMichael Brauer #319George Vlad #289Jessica Thompson #080Jessica Thompson #338Steve Albini #164Piper Payne #045Piper Payne #251Brian Charles #376Tchad Blake #200Andrew Scheps #009Andrew Scheps #300Sara Carter #194Sara Carter #382Bryan Matheson #380Dan Johnson #405CreditsGuest: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Matt BoudreauWCA 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 discussEvanston, IllinoisThe House PianoPlaying GuitarUniversity of MiamiWorking for QualcommMoonlighting as a Recording EngineerBurning Out on the Corporate LifeWorking with Wes LachotBuilding a StudioGolden HandcuffsTaking a PaycutNo RegretsLooking AheadNeve GenesysMarketing His StudioWorking with InternsMatt's Rant: Doing It YourselfLinks and Show NotesRoy's siteRoy on InstagramMckay Garner on WCABryan Matheson on WCAMicrophone PartsRedcoDIY REAcoustimacATS AcousticsDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Roy SilversteinHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 discussGreensburg, PAPlaying TromboneYouth OrchestraIbanez GuitarsShred MetalMTSUHow to Be a Good AssistantMr. MiyagiChuck AinlayRadarSoundstageMike ShipleyMoving to LAThe Mutt Lang Editing StyleSurviving 2007The WallBob EzrinQuitting BobSoultrain Sound StudiosFamily TimeMeditationMatt's Rant: Using a Financial AdvisorLinks and Show NotesJustin's SiteJustin's Studio Instagram for JustinDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Justin CortelyouHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: 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 AreaParents from Afghanistan Days in the Family RestaurantThe Role of LanguagePursuing MusicStacking The CheeseSinging on The CountertopRecording at Tiny TelephoneTeachingTransitioning to RecordingSo Much CoffeeWomen's Audio MissionSurvivingThe Joy of RecordingThe Role of Recording in MarriageSpacemothMatt's Rant: The Complexities of Selling GearLinks and Show NotesMaryam's SiteBeau Sorenson (Maryam's Husband) on WCAWomen's Audio MissionJohn Vanderslice on WCAThe Pellici Brothers on WCADownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Maryam QudusHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Nominated mixer, engineer, and producer Joe Carrell who has worked with Walt Disney, Chase Goehring, Jane Monheit, Birdland Jazz Club, Linda Lavin, and George Jones. Joe has had 11 Grammy Nominations and mixed/recorded 33 number ones in multiple genres. In this episode, we discuss:Branson, MissouriTreasure Ilse StudiosSouthern IllinoisEarly Music LessonsCheap Trick School BandPursuing Studio DrummingJeff PorcaroRecording DrumsThe Other Side of The GlassOwen & Bobby BradlyBeing Allowed to FailIn The Hot SeatLeaving the NestMoving to NashvilleFamily of FourBeing on the Cusp of ChangeWayne HahnRelationshipsNever Discuss Questionable ThingsBeing Professional & NeutralKeeping Your Mouth ShutBeing Team PlayerBeing The Bright SpotAttention to DetailHelping People Have a Good TimeFinancial StrategySaying No To WorkMatt's Rant: One Mic RecordingLinks and Show NotesOneMic SeriesJoe's SiteDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Joe CarrellHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith