Working Class Audio

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

WCA #373 with Mark Abrams – Puremix, Supportive Family, Automation, Intention, and Skipping the Bar for the SSLMy 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 VoiceGrowing up in Illinois & OhioSupportive FamilyDiscovering AudioConservatory of RecordingWeatherSkipping the Bar for the SSLBullshit Studio BehaviorParents Basement StudioGetting Financially SavyWorking Jobs You HateWork EthicWorking for SweetwaterDoing Post WorkNintendo GamesLas VegasBuilding a New StudioCarl Tatz DesignsWatching Vance Powell WorkPuremix IntentionSix-Figure Home Studio PodcastZapierMatt’s Rant: Staying on Top of Your MoneyLinks and Show NotesQuickbooks LinkMark’s SIteChris Graham on WCA IRS WebsitePuremixWCA on InstagramConnect with Matt on LinkedinCurrent sponsors & promosCreditsGuest: Mark AbramsProducer/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

My guest is Perry Leenhouts, producer, engineer, and owner of Point Break Sound Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Perry is also a member of the band, The Travoltas.  In this episode, we discuss: Point Break Sound Welfare State US & Europe Comparison The Travoltas Pop Rock Lessons Learned Working with Others Being in The Van From Drummer to Engineer Living in an Abandon School Public Radio Internship Anything is Possible Stockholm Shared Space Marketing Finances Taxes Matt's Rant: Another Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes Grace M908 WCA Reverb Shop Perry's Studio The Travoltas Perry on Instagram WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Perry Leenhouts Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith