Working Class Audio

Sam Pura is a producer, engineer and mixer who runs The Panda Studios. Sam is known for his work with The Story So Far, Basement, and Hundredth as well as many, many others.In this episode, we discuss: Smoking Weed Flying Transparent MySpace Days Eric Valentine The Emotion of Sound Getting Past Gearlust Impact, Clarity, and Depth Making Bands Comfortable Doing the Hard Work Dealing with Coronavirus Managers Being Responsible for Yourself Intuition Work-Life Balance Links and Show Notes: The Panda Studios: http://thepandastudios.com/overview The Obstacle is The Way: https://amzn.to/2MexOYM The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://amzn.to/2BlXO2f WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Sam Pura Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Dallas Taylor is the host and creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz, a lovingly crafted podcast revealing the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Dallas is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound, where he has led thousands of high-profile projects ranging from blockbuster trailers and advertising campaigns to Sundance award-winning films and major television series. Dallas is a sought-after speaker at conferences, a regular contributor to major publications, and a respected thought leader on the narrative power of sound.In this episode, we discuss: The five senses 250-hour podcasts Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast Thinking about sound Growing up in Arkansas Conducting Pushing the status quo Echo Chambers Sound Design Crafting stories with sound Running a sound business Positioning Ben Burtt and Star Wars Pushing through obstacles Recharging Burnout prevention Challenging convention Links and Show Notes: The 20K Podcast: https://www.20k.org/ Defacto Sound: https://www.defactosound.com/ RevThink: https://revthink.com/ Sinister Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1922777/ Suction Cup Phone Tape: https://amzn.to/2ZAfpxE WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Dallas Taylor Photographer: Stephen Voss Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Jermaine Hamilton is a Lead Audio Engineer and managing partner at Studio Circle Recordings.In this episode, we discuss: Music Annex Tickle Me Elmo Green Day Zen Mindset Coronavirus Financial Buffers Corporate Audio Diversification Links and Show Notes: Studio Circles Recording: http://www.studiocirclerecordings.com/ Jermaine on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermainehamilton/ The 4-Hour Workweek: https://amzn.to/2WJ0RZj WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Jermaine Hamilton Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #282 with Björgvin Benediktsson – Alternative Studio Income Strategies, Book Recommendations, Creating Online Content, and Audio IssuesBjörgvin Benediktsson is audio engineer, musician author, and entrepreneur. Björgvin helps home studio musicians learn how to make a bigger impact with their music by teaching them how to produce themselves.In this episode, we discuss:Audio SchoolsAudio Issues4 hour Work WeekHelpingTeachingLearningAlternative Studio Income StrategiesCreating online contentBook RecommendationsContent Creation Audio HubLinks and Show Notes:Audio Issues: https://www.audio-issues.com/Step By Step Mixing: How to Create Great Mixes Using Only 5 Plug-ins: https://amzn.to/2yB7NzSThe 4-Hour Workweek: https://amzn.to/2WJ0RZjYour Move: The Underdog’s Guide to Building Your Business: https://amzn.to/2YOeMA1Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You: https://amzn.to/2WQ63eaCustomer Canvas: https://customercanvas.net/WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audioSupport WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFwWorking Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPCredits:Guest: Björgvin BenediktssonHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Baba Prasad is the owner and chief engineer at Digisound Studios in Chennai, India. Baba is a classically trained percussionist (Mrudhangam artiste). His experience in the industry ranges from engineering for almost every genre. He has been using Pro Tools since 1999 and has completed the Avid Certification for Pro Tools 101 and 110. He is an official WAVES Certified instructor by Waves Inc USA, also an AVID express DV certified editor. He is been training many students for Sound Engineering for the past 6 years in the industry.In this episode, we discuss: Working IT in Singapore The Spirit Guide to Mixing Knowledge from the trash Pro Audio Shops in Singapore His First Mixer Spending time in Record Stores Self Education Childhood Inspiration Hometown Studio Mentors Being Open to All Music Competition Links and Show Notes: Baba's Studio: www.digisoundstudio.com Baba's Training: www.digisoundacademy.com Waves Training center, INDIA : https://www.waves.com/certification/schools Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/digisoundstudioofficial/ Instagram Link : https://www.instagram.com/babaprasadl/?hl=en Matt mentions Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/ Matt Mentions Recording Sign: https://etsy.me/2VZXoXl WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Baba Prasad Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Brad Wood is a producer, engineer and mixer located in Los Angeles, California. Brad is known for his work with Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, Skating Poly and many others. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Wood) Brad joins me for a Instagram Live session where we take questions and discuss all things music/recording and Coronavirus. This is Brad's second appearance on WCA please listen to WCA #095 to get his full story. https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-095-with-brad-wood/In this episode, we discuss: Virus Talk Blacksmiths New Habits Pandemic Albums The Return of Andy Kaufman The Breaking of Audio Pros. Instagram Band Podcasts Links and Show Notes: Brad's first WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-095-with-brad-wood/ Brad's site: http://www.bradwoodmusic.com/ Brad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwood_producifer/ Brad's Favorite Beer: http://www.macleodale.com/ WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Brad Wood Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Kevin Ward is a producer, engineer, mixer, teacher who has worked with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Judy Collins, Dolly Parton, Boots Randolph, Jerry Springer, Vassar Clements, Sam Bush, The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Rhonda Vincent and Richie McDonald of Lonestar. Kevin is also behind MixCoach.com where he teaches people to mix in different styles and genres from rock and Jazz to full orchestra and pop country. Kevin is currently the Technical Director at Crosspointe Church in Anaheim, California.In this episode, we discuss: Teaching Learning Seizing Opportunity Moving to California Religion in Pro Audio Worship Sound Team Building Pareto's Principle Parkinson's Law Links and Show Notes: Kevin's Mix Coach - https://mixcoach.com/ Tim Ferris - The Four Hour Work Week - https://amzn.to/2KkQEN4 Robert Kiyosaki - Rich Dad, Poor Dad - https://amzn.to/3aoyxjC Pat Flynn -Smart Passive Income - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Kevin Ward Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Former WCA guests Sara Carter, Jaimeson Durr and Fela Davis join me to talk about all things audio, business and survival in the time of Coronavirus. In this episode, we discuss: Grants Change in business practice Resources Loss of Income Virtual engineering Working from home Podcast production Technology Working with family at home Alternative income streams Internet Speed Post virus predictions Links and Show Notes: Jaimeson Durr http://www.jaimesondurr.com/ Sara Carter https://www.musicmixpro.co.uk/ Fela Davis https://www.oneofoneproductions.com/ Resource Guide for Music Professionals: https://bit.ly/2Xw5N5O Filepass: https://filepass.com/ Zoom: https://zoom.us/ Bounce Boss: https://bounceboss.co.uk/ Audio Movers: https://audiomovers.com/ Connection Open: https://www.connectionopen.com/ Fela's WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-198-with-fela-davis/ Sara's WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-194-with-sara-carter/ Jaimeson's WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-211-with-jaimeson-durr/ Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guests: Sara Carter, Jaimeson Durr and Fela Davis Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Rafa Sardina is a Los Angeles based Grammy winning producer/engineer and mixer who has worked with D’Angelo & The Vanguard, Elvis Costello And The Roots, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Placido Domingo, Camila Cabello, Miguel, Lady Gaga, Clare Fischer Big Band, Alejandro Sanz, Calle 13, Natalia Lafourcade, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Bublé, Arturo O’Farrill with The Afrocuban Jazz Big Band Orchestra & Chucho Valdes, Tim McGrawIn this episode, we discuss: Coming to America Life In Spain Leaving Medical School Empathy People Skills Educating Clients Leaping Forward from Mistakes Business Skills Links and Show Notes: Rafa's Site: https://rafasardina.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafasardina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RafaSardina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rafa.sardina Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/rafasardinafanpage/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafa-sardina-57b5173/ Barry Rudolph Recall Sheets: https://www.barryrudolph.com/pages/recalldirectory.html Audio Movers Plugin: https://audiomovers.com/ Source Connect: https://source-elements.com/products/source-connect Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Rafa Sardina Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

No, I'm not interviewing myself! As it turns out, there are two Boudreau's in the world of audio named Matt (Me) and Matthew (my guest). Matthew Boudreau is a field recordist, podcast producer, consultant and editor, and sound designer living in Buffalo, NY. Matthew has been working in podcasting since 2008 and has over 20 years experience as an audio professional, working in computer multimedia, theatre sound, studio recording, film, and sound effects field recording. He is the founder of the 11th Hour Audio Challenge, an annual podcast event that challenges audio drama producers to collaborate in creating works of horror in the month of October.Matthew’s audio post-production company, Uberduo, sells immersive sound effect bundles dedicated to the exploration and reproduction of locations and props for film and audio fiction. His sound effect bundles can be found on http://www.asoundeffect.com and individual sound effects can be found at soundsnap.com.Matthew was the dialogue editor for the Audible productions, Locke and Key and X-Files: Cold Cases. He has spoken at CONvergence in Bloomington, Minnesota and SXSW in Austin Texas on topics including voice acting, sound design, and making the jump from film to podcast fiction. His audio fiction pieces 1918, Intensive Care and A Prophets Guide have won Mark Time and Ogle awards. In addition to the annual 11th Hour Challenge, his current podcast projects include sound design for The Once and Future Nerd and editing for The Activist Files for the Center for Constitutional Rights. In this episode, we discuss: The Language of Audio Spiderman vs Draco The Dragon Joining the military Soul-Sucking Jobs Audio Drama Field Recording Podcasts Stealth Recording The Buffalo Border Patrol Links and Show Notes: Matthew's Company: https://www.uberduo.com/ Matthew's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-boudreau-a60a4b7/ Podcast Host: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/ Field Recording by Paul: Virostek: https://amzn.to/2WVMuCO Rick Viers Location Sound: https://amzn.to/3bA82J8 Rick Viers Sound Effects Bible: https://amzn.to/39uRCR1 Get work!: https://www.mandy.com/ Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP Credits: Guest: Matthew Boudreau Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab