Working Class Audio

My guest is Brian Charles, producer, engineer, mixer, writer, educator, guitarist, and plug-in designer. Brian has worked with The Sheila Divine, Dispatch, Weakened Friends, Marina and the Diamonds, The Gigolo Aunts, and Mike Slap. Brian is the owner of Zippah recording, which suffered fire damage in December of 2021. In this episode, we discuss: Moving Around As a KId Boston Grade School Rock Band Early Recording Discoveries Jimi Hendrix Pep Rally  Band Directors Being a Tape Op Writing and Producing Zippah Recording Studio Fire Making Improvements Studio Finances Water and Smoke The Smell of a Campfire Community Support Studio Insurance Manufacturer Support Transatlantic Reverb Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateShow Notes Zippah GoFund Me Michael James on WCA Pete Wiess on WCA WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Rant Notes Dolby Learning Site Best Practices from Dolby Steve Genewick on WCA Dave Way on WCA Brad Wood on WCA Credits Guest: Brian Charles Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau  Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is New York-based recording engineer and producer Hillary Johnson. Hillary has worked with Bootblacks, Bell Hollow, The Prids, and Second Still. This is Hillary’s second appearance on the show. Her first appearance was on WCA #003.In this episode, we discuss: Home Ownership Moving To the Exurbs Future Home Studio Livestreaming DJ Home R&D AV Design Learning Logic Home Studio Plans House Buying Process Experiencing The Symphony Having Your Own Space Having a Day Job New York Recording Ecosystem Studio Closings Pandemic Records The Love of Recording Bands Matt's Rant: Collectors and UsersLinks and Show Notes Hillary on WCA #003  Dan Alexander on WCA #335 Dan Alexander’s Book on Gear Hillary’s site WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Hillary Johnson Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau  Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is mixer, engineer, producer Kolton Lee. Kolton worked with producer Jacquire King for several years and has worked with artists such as Daughtry and Shania Twain. He currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona. In this episode, we discuss: Cave Creek, AZ Target Karaoke Machine Garageband Dumpster Diving Craig Schumacher Cave Creek Studio The Need to Grow Moving to Nashville Working with Jacquire King Session Documentation Green Beret’s of Audio Finding Your Role Working Multiple Jobs Financial Advice Moving Back to Arizona Working with High Profile Artists Getting Reestablished Luna and Apollo’s Matt's Rant: Audio and FameLinks and Show Notes Kolton’s Site Jacquire King on WCA Craig Schumacher on WCA WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Kolton Lee Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau  Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Columbus, Ohio-based Producer/Mixing Engineer Mark Abrams.Mark has worked with Angel Lopez (Kanye West, Coldplay, Sam Smith), Kara Dioguardi, Spencer Sutherland, Buggie, Effee, Mark Stepro (Drummer for Butch Walker, The Wallflowers, Aaron Lee Tasjan), Ryan Brown (Drummer for Dweezil Zappa), Kid Runner, and Lydia Loveless. Mark is also the content manager for Puremix. In this episode, we discuss: Matt’s Shower Voice Growing up in Illinois & Ohio Supportive Family Discovering Audio Conservatory of Recording Weather Skipping the Bar for the SSL Bullshit Studio Behavior Parents Basement Studio Getting Financially Savy Working Jobs You Hate Work Ethic Working for Sweetwater Doing Post Work Nintendo Games Las Vegas Building a New Studio Carl Tatz Designs Watching Vance Powell Work Puremix  Intention Six-Figure Home Studio Podcast Zapier Matt's Rant: Staying on Top of Your MoneyLinks and Show Notes Quickbooks Link Mark’s SIte Chris Graham on WCA  IRS Website Puremix WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Mark Abrams Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau  Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy-Winning mastering engineer Glenn Schick. Glenn abandoned his old mastering rooms in Atlanta and masters all of his records on the go, on headphones, and travels the world doing so. In this episode, we discuss: Queens Upbringing Discovering Recording Transitioning To Mastering Moving to Atlanta Atlanta Hip-Hop Customer Service Downsizing Working in The Box Mastering Without Speakers Retraining the Brain Room Simulation Software Audio Travel Tips Artificial Intelligence Streaming Levels Vinyl Mastering New Communities Working Remote Matt's Rant: Our PassionLinks and Show Notes Glenns Site WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Glenn Schick Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Pete Morse, who runs Red Vault Audio in Portland, Maine. In this episode, we discuss: Portland Studios Red Vault Audio WWF Working From Home Building a Studio at Home Studio Build Details Sketchy Contractors Camaraderie Mixing for Video Stock Music Creation Perfectionism MTV Influence Pink Floyd 0% Financing Streamdeck Worklife Balance Frozen Dance Partys SBA Counseling Family Communication Matt's Rant: More Backup Talk!Links and Show Notes Pete's Studio Pete on Instagram Pete on Linkedin Synology  WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Pete Morse Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Songwriter / Engineer / Producer Nikki McGuinness, who runs Creation X Recording based on a farm in Berkshire, England.In this episode, we discuss: Farm Life Building a Studio Contractors Open Recording Spaces Learning to Record The Corporate World Low-Grade Depression Health Issues Thinking on Your Feet Pygmy Goats Loving Life Ladders Creative ventures Choosing Gear Sylvia Massey Matt's Rant: Capturing StoriesLinks and Show Notes Nikki's Studio MX80 Sound Mike Wells on WCA #113 Rob Christensen WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Leave Matt a message. Credits Guest: Nikki McGuinness 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 former WCA guests Heidi Trefethen and Ben Bernstein. Heidi is a French Hornist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and sought-after sound engineer. Ben is a producer, engineer, and mixer based in Oakland, California.In this episode, we discuss: Dolby Atmos Studios Vs. Covid Future Sessions Skywalker Sound Gear Purchases Studio Ownership Breaking Into Matt's House Gear Lending Library Broken Guitars Mountain Music Great Musicians Getting Along Audio Janitors Matt's Rant: Mixing it Up!Links and Show Notes Heidi on WCA #293 Ben On WCA #260 & WCA #055 WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Heidi Trefethen & Ben Bernstein Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is mixing engineer and audio educator Wavy Wayne, who has worked with Jim Jones, Future, Ashanti, Yo Gotti, Dave East, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: St. Louis Discovering Music Being a Kid Rapper Positive Studio Exposure Stage Fright Sony Acid Education 7 AM Algebra One Bad Night Getting Kicked Out of Full Sail Surviving in New York Audio Education School Debt Thinking Bigger Picture Teaching in St. Louis Social Media Advice Matt's Rant: Clear the Clutter!Links and Show Notes Wavy Wayne's Site Wavy Wayne on Instagram Label Maker Adobe Scan WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Wavy Wayne 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, and coach Brad Dollar who has worked with Bob Weir, Journey, G-Eazy, and Parmalee. In this episode, we discuss: Moving to Nashville Coaching Transition of Culture Music Business Competition Buying a House Getting Work Bay Area vs. Nashville Recording School Mentors Grammy U Survival Classic Money Mistakes Managing Money Tip Time Travel Retrospective Just Ask Advice For Newbies Matt's Rant: Do We Really Need A Website?Links and Show Notes solo.to Brad's Site Brad's YouTube Channel Brad on Instagram WCA #360 Bryan Mathison WCA #100 Steven Hart WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Brad Dollar Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith