Working Class Audio

WCA #265 with Alex Oana – Science Experiments, Imposter Syndrome, Spinach, Exercise, Motivation, Failure, and Audio Test Kitchen.Alex Oana, is the creator and co-founder of Audio Test Kitchen. Alex started out as a musician, became a recording engineer and producer, got into pro audio sales and marketing, and designs and develops products.  In this episode, we discuss:Imposter SyndromeScience ExperimentsSpinachExerciseMotivationFailureAudio Test KitchenLinks and Show Notes:34 Things: https://bit.ly/35KNg69Audio Test Kitchen: https://www.audiotestkitchen.com/The Power of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/2N1x3TMMatt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Alex OanaHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #264 with Justin Perkins – Diversification, Diet, Commercial Space Benefits, Keeping Clients Happy, Teaching Audio, Disengaging from Audio Forums, and Mastering Therapy.Justin Perkins is a mastering engineer located in Milwaukie, Wisconsin.In this episode, we discuss:DiversificationDietOne gig leading to anotherCommercial space benefitsKeeping Clients HappyTeaching AudioDisengaging from Audio ForumsLinks and Show Notes:The Bert Berns Story: https://n.pr/2QUm13XThe Power of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/2N1x3TMJustin’s Site: https://www.mysteryroommastering.comJustin’s other Site: https://www.justincarlperkins.comMatt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Justin PerkinsHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #263 with Jacob Sciba – 99 Cent Pizzas, The IRS, Mailbox Money, Game Planning, and Fear of an Empty Calendar.Jacob Sciba is a producer/engineer/mixer based out of Austin, Texas. In this episode, we discuss:Music Store InfluenceMicrophone Obsession99 Cent PizzasStudying BusinessLow OverheadThe IRSFear of an Empty CalendarGame PlanningPre Production of lifeMailbox MoneyLinks and Show Notes:Music Pro Insurance: https://www.musicproinsurance.com/The Recording Studio Insurance Program: joe_montarello@ajg.comAsana: https://asana.com/Evernote: https://www.evernote.com/Arlyn Studios: https://arlynstudios.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Jacob ScibaHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #262 with Jordan Richter – Going Broke, Burning Out, Keeping Audio Fresh, and Moving into Coding.Jordan Richter is a producer/engineer who, after 25 years of making records, has decided to move full time into coding. In this episode, we discuss:NashvillePortlandBurnoutRecording for joyScarcityBeing a business personGoing brokeJackpot StudiosKeep audio freshIdentityLinks and Show Notes:Jordan’s Site: http://www.therealjordanrichter.com/Room 13 Recording: https://room13recording.com/Asana: https://asana.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicThe Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/Credits:Guest: Jordan RichterHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #261 with Dave Gardner – College Radio, Critical Thinking, Diversity, Power Dynamics, Communication, Compromise, and Context.Dave Gardner grew up in Pittsburgh, became an adult in Minneapolis, and lives in Northeast Los Angeles. He is the Chief Mastering Engineer at Infrasonic Los Angeles and a long time fan of loud sounds. His mastering and producing credits include Sun Ra, Rocket From the Crypt, Les Paul, Louis Armstrong, Germs, Portugal. The Man, Earl Hines, Bassnectar, The Hold Steady, Black Lips, Trampled by Turtles, Hot Snakes and many others.In this episode we discuss:Critical thinking and analysisUrban planningCollege RadioGear LustDiminishing FrictionDiversityPower DynamicsCommunication, compromise and context.Links and Show Notes:Matt’s new site: https://www.mattboudreau.com/Sara Carter’s article you must read. https://bit.ly/2Z53HIIMore on Dave: https://www.infrasonicsound.com/daveWCA #199 with Pete Lyman: https://bit.ly/2YOSKLiWCA #251 with Piper Payne: https://bit.ly/2POVhkDCredits:Guest: Dave GardnerHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #260 with Ben Bernstein – Being a guide, Low friction, Planning, Getting credit, and Being a team player.Ben Bernstein is a producer, engineer, and mixer based out of Oakland, California. This is Ben’s second appearance since first appearing on WCA #055 ( https://bit.ly/2E2ND0o ). More on Ben : https://www.benbernsteinmusic.com/In this episode we discuss:Live soundDiversificationGetting creditThe role of social mediaSaying yesBeing preparedLive streamingBeing a team playerPlanningThe Profitable Producer CourseLow frictionBeing a guideLinks and Show Notes:Ben’s site: https://www.benbernsteinmusic.com/Profitable Producer Course: https://www.thesixfigurehomestudio.com/ppc-scholarship-wca/Hotjar: https://www.hotjar.com/Credits:Guest: Ben BernsteinHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #259 with Lenise Bent – The smell of tubes, Leon Russel’s studio, Roger Nichols, Mike Chapman, Cancer, Networking and DiversificationLenise Bent is an American audio engineer who has worked in both the music and film industry. She was one of a handful of women working in the Hollywood recording studio business in a technical role during the 1970s and was the first woman to receive an RIAA Platinum album for her engineering of AutoAmerican by Blondie.In this episode we discuss:The smell of tubesLeon Russel’s studioSurviving as an assistantWorking with Mike ChapmanWorking with Roger NicholsCancerWorking in post-productionNetworkingDiversificationLinks and Show Notes:Lenise on Instagram: @lenisebentLenise On Facebook: https://bit.ly/2DDocSZCredits:Guest: Lenise BentHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #258 with Jason Livermore – Selling Beer, Studio Ownership, Production Details, Cross Fit, and Thousand Dollar Vape Machines.Jason Livermore is a producer/engineer/drummer and co-owner of the Blasting Room Studios located in Fort Collins, Colorado.For more info on Jason visit: https://theblastingroom.com/In this episode we discuss:Selling BeerFort CollinsStudio OwnershipPartnershipsGear DebtMentorsProduction DetailsPointsCross FitLegalized marijuana25 Years of BusinessLinks and Show Notes:The Blasting Room: https://theblastingroom.com/Credits:Guest: Jason LivermoreHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #257 with Music Expo – Warren Huart, Lenise Bent, Michael James, Starita, Emiliano CaballeroMusic Expo San Francisco 2019 took place at the SAE Institute in Emeryville, California on November 9th and 10th. It featured a wide array of panels and discussions. The Producers and Engineers panel was the Keynote panel held on the 10th. Enjoy. -MattFor more info on Music Expo: https://musicexpo.co/In this episode we discuss:ProducingPointsSurvivalMental HealthSuccessBuilding a careerThinking GloballyPersistanceLinks and Show Notes:Music Expo: https://musicexpo.co/sanfranciscoWarren Huart: https://warrenhuart.com/Lenise Bent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenise_BentMichael James: http://michaeljamesproducer.com/Starita: http://www.staritamusic.com/Emiliano Caballero: https://www.emilianocaballero.com/Credits:Guests: Warren Huart, Lenise Bent, Michael James, Starita, Emiliano CaballeroHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #256 with Scott Evans – Quitting his day job, Drug money, Wrestling mixes, Imposter syndrome and being financially conservative.Scott Evans is an engineer and mixer based in Oakland, California. This is Scott’s second appearance on WCA. His first appearance was Episode #010 in 2015. We met at his studio for a great discussion and follow up to our first interview.For more info on Scott visit: http://antisleep.com/In this episode we discuss:Quitting his day jobTraveling to recordBeing financially conservativeDrug moneyElectrical AudioMastering DiagnosisWinning A pottyWrestling MixesImposter SyndromeLinks and Show Notes:Scott’s Site: http://antisleep.com/Credits:Guest: Scott EvansHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab