Working Class Audio

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, Missouri Treasure Ilse Studios Southern Illinois Early Music Lessons Cheap Trick  School Band Pursuing Studio Drumming Jeff Porcaro Recording Drums The Other Side of The Glass Owen & Bobby Bradly Being Allowed to Fail In The Hot Seat Leaving the Nest Moving to Nashville Family of Four Being on the Cusp of Change Wayne Hahn Relationships Never Discuss Questionable Things Being Professional & Neutral Keeping Your Mouth Shut Being Team Player Being The Bright Spot Attention to Detail Helping People Have a Good Time Financial Strategy Saying No To Work Matt's Rant: One Mic RecordingLinks and Show Notes OneMic Series Joe's Site Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Joe Carrell Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Audio Archivist Dan Johnson, who owns and runs Audio Archiving Services. Dan has worked with several well-known artists, including KISS, Jackson Browne, Jimi Hendrix Estate, WAR, TOOL, Duff McKagan, Aimee Man, Tommy Boy Records, Trust Records, Ansonia Records, Now-Again Records, Light In The Attic Records, ORG Records, Warner Bros, Universal, and Sony. In this episode, we discuss: Rural Upbringing Foreigner's "Hot Blooded" Recording the Radio Playing in Bands Medical Records Work Failed A&M Internship Poor Brad Working at Ocean Way Friends with the Tech Staff Surviving as a Runner Thomas Maps and Pagers No Guns at Capital  Burning Out Cleaning Rat Traps Working for Ikea Living in a Closet The Benefits of Capital Going Independent Audio Archiving It's All About Friendships Tape Triage 70 Hours a Week Tape Machine Scarcity Noahs Ark of Tape Machines United Archiving Not Cutting Corners Solving Archiving Puzzles Rogue Tape Machines Rod Stewart Farting Knocking Michael Jackson Down Matt's Rant: Appreciating Our ToolsLinks and Show Notes Dan's Site Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Dan Johnson Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Recording Engineer, Producer, and Trombonist, Chris Clark. Chris works with artists such as Jack Sutte, Thomas Circle Singers, Jonathan Bisesi, and The Lantana Trio on the recording side of things, but he also plays Trombone in The President's Own Marine Band. In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up in Commerce, Texas Playing Trombone Listening to Dad's Vinyl Collection Family Listening to Orchestral Music Hiring an Outside Teacher The Draw of Classical Music Dad's Return to Music The Perfect Guilt Trip Curtis Institute of Music Blind Auditions Active Duty Marine  The President's Own Marine Band Jumping Into Recording Creating a Production Company Classical Recording Gear Used on Remotes Planning for Second Career Accepting Video  Working With Great Musicians Source to Destination Editing Insurance Time Management Matt's Rant: Whatever WorksLinks and Show Notes Chris's Site Insurance We Talked About CNA Valor Brass album on Apple of Spotify:  Rachel Alina (teaches at Berklee) Curtis Institute of Music Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Chris Clark Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Catherine Vericolli, the Chief Transfer Engineer & Archive manager for Infrasonic Mastering. Catherine works on projects for Third Man, ORG Music, Oh Boy! Records, and Sun Records. This is Catherine's second appearance on the show. She originally appeared on WCA #035 in 2015.In this episode, we discuss: Changing Audio Careers Moving to Nashville Moving Two Studios Selling Her House Getting Into Archiving The Economics of Archiving Nashville Recording Practices Academia  Shifting Mindset Getting Settled Learning on The Fly Comparing Stress in Audio Jobs Play and Pray 90's Digital Formats World War 2 and Tape Archivists Anonymous Prosumer Audio ATMOS MONO Will The Transfer Work Runout? The Dixie Cups Matt's Rant: Let's Read a Letter Links and Show Notes Transfers and Archival at Infrasonic  JRF Magnetics The Dixie Cups "Chapel of Love" Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Catherine Vericolli 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-Winning producer and engineer Arne Frager. Arne is known for his run as owner/operator of The Plant Studios in Sausalito and his work with Paul McCartney, Prince, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Santana, Dolly Parton, and Clare Fischer. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Cleveland Lifetime musician Selling computer systems Finding a path to recording Recording in the 70s Spectrum on the beach Having no fallback, so you have to succeed Ray Brown  Sony Digital 2 Track George Winston  Eric Prestidge  Learning to survive  Mars Studios Almost arrested for picking up gear The best gig I never did Al Schmitt  The story of The Plant The Plant in the 90s The dark times Seeing mistakes from the past Lawsuits against home studios Lessons for aspiring studio owners Matt's Rant: Book RecommendationsLinks and Show Notes The Plant Studios Franki Jupiter - Piece of Me Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Arne Frager 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-Winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Wallace. This is Matt's second appearance on the show, originally appearing on WCA #046. He has worked with Faith No More, Maroon 5, O.A.R., Dio, Tank and The Bangas, Replacements, Eric Gales, 3 Doors Down, Andy Grammer, Blackberry Smoke, Ludo, Train, Blues Traveler, Satchel, Mushroomhead, and I Prevail.In this episode, we discuss: Status since the last episode Difficulties in the industry Challenges with ATMOS Legacy Mix ATMOS and Apple, WTF? Crushing it with ATMOS Smart Speakers Moving Towards the Future What kept you in the business? If you build it, they will come Keeping low overhead Musician first, construction second Importance of Alternative Income Staying Visible in the business "Prodixing" Band performance quality ProTools - No need for those pesky chops Studio Deluxe  Vibe is more important than gear Studio space influences performance Leaving the Bay Area LA is the best place to make a record Matt's Rant: Managing Your MoneyLinks and Show Notes Matt's site Matt on instagram Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Matt Wallace 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-Winning Remote Recording Engineer David Hewitt. David has worked with many artists, including, The Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Miles Davis, Neil Young, The Who, Pavarotti, Simon and Garfunkel, Live Aid, Allman Brothers, Newport Jazz Festival, Aretha Franklin, Hall & Oates Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, and George Benson.David is also the father of former WCA guest and friend of the show, Ryann Hewitt. In this episode, we discuss: Upbringing in Montana Early Music Exposure as a Military Brat Travel As a Way of Life First Career in Car Racing Struggling guitarist to punching the record button First Recording Job at Regent Sound Studios Adventure with Record Plant NY  Mahavishnu Orchestra  King Biscuit Flower Hour  Just Making Shit Work Recording Aerosmith in the Dallas summer heat Remote Recording Rates Making a Living Concert for NY after 9/11 David Bowie America  Remote recording vs. Studio recording On the Road Book  Keeping the truck secure during a show Financial Advice  Matt's Rant: Reflecting on 400 EpisodesLinks and Show Notes David's Site and Book Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: David Hewitt Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

Part 2 of my interview with Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim. In this episode, we discuss: Parting Ways with Rick Rubin Stellastarr  Role with Rick vs. Engineers Dry vs. Wet Mix Shootouts Importance of Artist Feedback Evolving the Craft Keeping a Good Vibe Dealing with Varying Personalities Communication with Bands  Mix Note Etiquette Mix Adjectives The Journey of Creating a Studio Deciding on ATMOS Doing ATMOS That Makes Sense Money and Engineering Priorities on What You Really Need Gear Should Be used, Not Just Displayed Work-Life Balance Only as Good as Your Last Credit Matt's Rant: Inspiration from Outside the Audio WorldLinks and Show Notes Dave's Site Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro ILM Documentary Masterclass How I Built This Podcast Credits Guest: Dave Schiffman 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 Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim.In this episode, we discuss: Giving Up Piano Dad's Love of Big Band/Yacht Rock Playing Trumpet Marching Band Not Being Tall Enough To Record Following Credits on Albums Making Tape Copies Chicken and Egg Issues Moving Up the Studio Ladder Surviving on Tuna Fish Sandwiches "Smoking Section" of Planes Working at Ocean Way Moving to LA from NY Working with Rick Rubin Red Hot Chili Peppers Lessons from Rick Rubin East Coast Honesty The Land of Yes Matt's Rant: Who are We Spending Time With?Links and Show Notes Dave's Site Dave on Instagram Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Dave Schiffman 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 Mixing engineer Bryan Cook who has worked with U2, One Republic, Jeff Goldblum, and Switchfoot. In this episode, we discuss: Early life in Philly Studios - A thing that people did Love for Jazz  Saxophone Recording as an exit strategy Bluejay Internship Chillin with Tom Dowd Ryan Hewitt  Deciding on a move to LA Landing at A&M Studios Moving up in the industry Professionalism - Egos working together Moving up the engineering ladder Sensing upcoming burnout Michael Andrews  Nobody likes the bad vibe guy Walk Hard  Transitioning to flying solo One Republic How artists find an engineer U2 project Push them into the pool Mixing from home How to do pricing? Handling disappointment Ease with setup Bounce Factory  Doing non-music things Matt's Rant: Audio File ManagementLinks and Show Notes Bryan's Site Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Bryan Cook Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith