Working Class Audio

Carlos Novais is a sound engineer, tour manager and production manager. He was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil and came to the United States in 1999.He has worked with Candlebox, The Plain White T's, Vonda Shepard, Survivor, Amos Lee, Andrew Bird, Sugarland, Keb’ Mo’, Thin Lizzy, The Answer, Ace Frehley, Airto Moreira & Flora Purim, among others.In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Brazil Moving to America Life on the road Working long hours Multitasking Finances Relationships Being Organized Corona's virus and the loss of gigs. Links and Show Notes: Carlos on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-novais/ Zoom: http://www.zoom.us Master Tour: https://www.eventric.com/master-tour-management-software/ Acorns: http://www.acorns.com Bobnet: https://www.bobnet.rocks/ 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: Carlos Novais Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Katie McMurran is a sound engineer with over 10 years of experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio for public radio and podcasts. She has also provided sound design and original music for theater, film, corporate conferences and art installations. In this episode, we discuss: NPR KQED Podcasts Interviewing for radio gigs CODECS Staying Calm Under Pressure Rates Links and Show Notes: Information is Beautiful https://bit.ly/2WpsWWS Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases https://bit.ly/2WkqGR4 Michael Osterholm Interview: https://youtu.be/E3URhJx0NSw Comrex: https://www.comrex.com/ Katie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemcmurran/ 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: Katie McMurran Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #273 with Maya Finlay – Mentors, Rosanne Cash, Meditation, Finances Being an Introvert and taking City CabsMaya Finlay is an audio engineer, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in San Francisco, CA.In this episode, we discuss:SFJAZZMentorsVO WorkLive SoundDolby LabsRosanne CashWork/Life BalanceBeing an IntrovertMeditationFinancesCity CabsPassion for MusicClient DiplomacyLinks and Show Notes:Maya’s Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayafinlay/Maya’s Site: https://my-fy.com/The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/Marie Kondo Show: https://www.netflix.com/title/80209379Life Edited TED talk: https://bit.ly/2wKgBSISupport 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: Maya FinlayHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Alberto Hernandez is a San Francisco Bay Area-based audio engineer, music mixer, and music producer. In this episode, we discuss: Fantasy Studios Languages Health Insurance Planning for Sessions Budget Rejection Serving the Clients Mistakes Business advice Worth to your Work Retirement Links and Show Notes: Alberto's Site: https://www.albertohernandezaudio.com/ Quickbooks Self Employed: http://fbuy.me/oLXTP Miles Davis Documentary: https://to.pbs.org/2Ib3Jav Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic 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: Alberto Hernandez Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Dusty Wakeman is a bass player, producer, engineer and currently the President of Mojave Audio.In this episode, we discuss: Mad Dog Studios Texas Roots Playing bass Running a studio Hard Drives and Hammers Mojave Audio David Royer Viral Meningitis Coronavirus Hot Yoga Dwight Yokam Links and Show Notes: Mojave Audio: https://mojaveaudio.com/ Peter Doell: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-051-with-peter-doell/ Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic 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 Soundtheory:https://www.soundtheory.com/ Sonible: https://www.sonible.com/ OEK: https://oeksound.com/ Izotope: https://www.izotope.com/ Waves: https://www.waves.com/ Credits: Guest: Dusty Wakeman Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Dereck Blackburn is a consultant, recording engineer/producer, and multi-instrumentalist in Bedford, Massachusetts. You can read more about Dereck at http://quiethouserecording.com/ .In this episode, we discuss: MIT Audio Builders Workshop Building Quiethouse Recording Not working too many hours Productivity Tools Dual Electrical Systems Energy Bills Mini Splits Community Participation Mastermind Groups Meditation Links and Show Notes: Quiethouse Recording http://quiethouserecording.com/ Lou Clark http://sonic-space.com/home.html Dereck uses: https://invoiced.com/ Dereck uses: https://fidbak.audio/ Bill Whitlock: http://www.aes.org/aes/bill-whitlock Mini Splits: https://bit.ly/2HC9n53 Facebook News Feed Eradicator: https://bit.ly/37yAMj1 Michael Beinhorn's Book: https://amzn.to/38CCnWe Sylvia's Book: https://amzn.to/2vJlnzm Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic 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: Dereck Blackburn Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

Lij Shaw is the host of the podcast Recording Studio Rockstars, producer/engineer and the force behind Save Home Studios.In this episode, we discuss: Saving Home Studios Podcasts Creating Paid Content Nashville Growth The Hay Bale Studio.  Links and Show Notes: Lij's site to save home studios: http://www.savehomestudios.com/ Petition:: https://bit.ly/2w0SpLb Bill BL2019-48: https://bit.ly/31LO1Ma Rockstars of Drums: https://bit.ly/2uCPo3k The Power of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/31FG76I Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic 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 Important dates regarding the Save Home Studios campaign. February 23, 6-11 pm - Save Home Studios Songs That Wouldn't Exist Without Home Studios public awareness show at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge with Grammy-winning artist Mike Farris, Tommy Womack, and others.February 27, 4 pm - Metro Planning Commission meeting and public hearing regarding the new bill. The commission will hear from the public about their thoughts.March 5, 6:30 pm - Metro Council Meeting and public hearing for the second reading of the new bill. This is the time for people to get up and speak or simply show up in support. So they will need to know about the issue and important dates well in advance.Credits: Guest: Lij Shaw Host: Matt Boudreau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #268 with Frank Joly – Live Sound, Simple Plan, Family Grocery, Learning English and Government Funded Recording.Frank Joly is a live and studio engineer from Canada.In this episode, we discuss:TouringLive SoundSimple PlanSongsGovernment Funded RecordingLearning EnglishSelling Gear to RetireBob RockFamily Grocery StoreLinks and Show Notes:Franks Instagram: @frank_jolySimple Plan: https://simpleplan.com/Great Coffee Shop! https://brotcoffee.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicSupport 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: Frank JolyHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #267 with Stephen Marsh – Goat piss to gasoline, Curveballs, Framing, Fuzzy math, Communication, and 911.Stephen Marsh is a Los Angeles based mastering engineer who has been active for 25 years. In this episode, we discuss:Stephen’s journey as a mastering engineerHome studiosKnowing your valueFinancial philosophyProviding maximum valueDiscussing money with clientsLinks and Show Notes:Tools of Titans: https://amzn.to/30Vs5ObMiles Davis & Bill Evans: https://amzn.to/37rSA01Pete Weiss’ studio for sale: http://www.verdantstudio.comStephen’s site: https://www.marshmastering.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicConnect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPCredits:Guest: Stephen MarshHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #266 with NAMM 2020 – Loads of gear, tired feet, great friends, Emily Dolan Davies, Kim Rosen, and Pete Lyman.NAMM 2020 took place over January 16th-19th. The show was well attended and I had loads of fun. In this episode, I’m joined by mastering engineer Kim Rosen of Knack Mastering, drummer Emily Dolan Davies of emilydrums.com as well as mastering engineer Pete Lyman of Infrasonic Sound. Short interviews talking about NAMM and a NAMM wrap up by me! Enjoy, Matt.In this episode, we discuss:All things NAMM 2020!Links and Show Notes:Kim Rosen: http://www.knackmastering.com/Whitestone Audio: http://www.whitestoneaudio.com/Emily Dolan Davies: http://www.emilydolandavies.com/Pete Lyman: https://www.infrasonicsound.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Kim Rosen, Emily Dolan Davies and Pete LymanHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab