Working Class Audio

My guest today is Bristol, UK-based producer and mixer Elliot Vaughan, who has worked on projects by Frank Turner, Jason Ringenberg, Spunge, Ugly Kid Joe, Sonic Boom 6, The Wildhearts, Masca, and Hectares. Elliot is also an MPG Awards 2024 Breakthrough Producer Of The Year Nominee.In this episode, we discussBristolMiles to Kilometers ConversionCity of Black SabbathBirmingham Heavy Metal RootsBorn Near John BonhamMom's Bank to Nurse CareerDad's Ever-Changing JobsPeacefully Divorced ParentsMusic In the HousePiano PracticeHated Old Piano TeacherDrum Lessons to Escape MathParents' Divorce Silver LiningDrums vs Piano Early Band Touring AdventuresRecording Studio MisfitMission Impossible NightPro Tools Learning StrugglesBand Tour Realization MomentDay Job at MuseumBegging for Studio TimeFaked Experience for BandsBuilding ReputationPersistent LearningMatt's Rant: Change of HeartLinks and Show NotesElliots siteCreditsGuest: Elliot VaughanHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith    

My guest today is Producer/Engineer Aaron C Schroeder, who has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Hotegaia, Hallows, Arden Leas, Sharkie, Coasthouse Materials, and Hollow Earth Radio.In this episode, we discussTexas UpbringingRoller Blading & SilverchairBattle of the BandsEarly Recording ExperimentsRecording SchoolStudio WatchdogRecording Willie NelsonPalm Pilot PaymentRecording at HomeMell DettmerMoving to SeattleWorking In a Gay Porn StoreRecording a SceneLandlord ChallengesRecording in A Former Strip ClubRunning a Basement StudioThe Fugazi EthosDon ZientaraDiversification of AudioPodcasting GigsThe Return to Physical GoodsPatreon PageAudio for FilmBusiness Manager RoleChuck VanderbiltMatt's Rant: Not Missing Out on LifeLinks and Show NotesJacob Sciba on WCA #263Steve Chadie on WCA #245 / #487Alan Evans on WCA #133 /#328The Altec Bird CageAaron's PatreonAaron's SiteCreditsGuest: Aaron C SchroederHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith    

My guest today is Producer, Engineer & Mixer William Garrett. William has worked with a LARGE amount of people! That's includes Esperanza Spalding, Grouplove, John Legend, The Head and the Heart, Migos, Zara Larsson, The Shins, Max Richter, Sting, Ed Sheeran, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, TLC, Arcade Fire, Miley Cyrus, Norah Jones, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, The National, Greta Van Fleet, St. Vincent, Iron & Wine, Luke Combs, Jack White, The Raconteurs, Cyndi Lauper, John Cale, Conor Oberst, New Kids On The Block, Michael Monroe, Jennifer Lopez, John Waite, Slayer, Brandi Carlile, Def Leppard, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Shawn Mendes, Mac Miller, Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Jon Batiste, Vampire Weekend, Carly Rae Jepsen, Alicia Keys, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Black Pumas, James Blake, Finneas, Arlo Parks, Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Samara Joy, Molly Tuttle, and Margot Price........to name a few! In this episode, we discussWinston Salem, North CarolinaTobacco Leaves A Great ChildhoodStereo Under the StairsEarly Musical InfluencesWipeout!Playing Coffee HousesTossing X-RaysSound on Sound RecordingBoarding School in MaineThe World of JinglesNashville SessionsPolitical Science and EconomicsBerklee College of MusicNetworkingWorking as a JanitorDriving Cabs on the SideBurt Bacharach's JacketTape Copy GuyAlpha Media RecordsAfter Hours RecordingHouse Sound GuyRecording band DemosThe Norah Jones StoryChanging TechnologyPresence and PerseveranceJolly AutomaticSlayerThe Black CrowesRick RubenEd StasiumGeorge DrakouliusHugging Smokey RobinsonProducing Artists for SpotifyGetting Laid OffGoing back to FreelanceBeing GratefulMatt's Rant: Going the Extra MileLinks and Show NotesWilliam on LinkedinWilliam on InstagramWilliam's LinktreeCreditsGuest: William GarrettHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith    

My guest today is Mastering Engineer Toby Campen, based in Brighton, UK, who has worked with Black Pines, Everyday Saints, The Endearing, Young Empress, Thorisson, Bekimachine, Rodney Cromwell, Daniel Hugh, Gemma Cullingford, The Droppers Neck, and Pixelstorm.In this episode, we discussGrowing up in EssexRecording His BandCrappy College StudioLiner Note ReadingRecording Local BandsBook Heavy Recording ClassesArchivingMixing for Film and TVMastering MindsetSwitching LanesSetting Up a BusinessGoing Part TimeHelp From Wierd JungleInspiration from Justin PerkinsInspiration from Glenn SchickEarly MistakesKeeping Rates UpTravis Ference AI ConsiderationsGetting ClientsThe TubeHuman InteractionSocial Media MessagingAudio MinimalismTaking Care of YourselfStandup/Sit DownProduction ExpertMatt's Rant: Net 30 and BeyondLinks and Show NotesTobyCampen.comCreditsGuest: Toby CampenHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith    

My guest today is Producer/ Recording and Mixing Engineer Bruno Barcella, based in Sarnico, Italy, who has worked with The Peawees, Bee Bee Sea, Faz Waltz, The Manges, Dahlmanns, Kurt Baker, Gluts, The Apers, Freez, and Zatopeks.In this episode, we discussSarnico, ItalyBrothers InfluenceAmerican Music Playing DrumsRecording in Middle SchoolPunk Rock BandsThe Attraction of TapeSense of CommunityVasco Rossi60's Girl GroupsPower PopLaundry Room RecordingBecoming a Studio PartnerMixing at HomeBig Tree StudioLive SoundThe Weird Jungle InfluenceTrading Sticks for FadersImportance of FamilyGrumpy Live Sound PeopleRatesSteve AlbiniMatt's Rant: Reflecting on Steve AlbiniLinks and Show NotesSteve Albini on WCAMX80 Sound (mentioned in Rant)Bruno's SiteBruno's Collectivehttps://wildhoneyrecords.bandcamp.com/Big Tree StudioWeird JungleCreditsGuest: Bruno BarcellaHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith      

My guest today is artist, producer, engineer, mixing, and mastering engineer Joe Bagale, AKA Otis McDonald, who has worked with Aloe Blacc, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Eric Krasno, King Canyon, Nicholas Payton, Son Little, Nigel Hall, and Adam Deitch.In this episode, we discussGrowing up in RochesterMusic Teacher DadAttic StudioMusic with FamilyPlaying DrumsBill Clinton on SaxRecording Lessons from DadHome RecordingSteve GaddEastman School of MusicMoving to San FranciscoIntro to Pro ToolsCoast RecordersJazz MafiaConnecting the DotsBecoming a ProducerMicky Hart BandYouTube LibraryIdentity CrisisThe Creation of Otis McDonaldFacebook Sound CollectionPandemicRoyaltiesSong a WeekHyde Street StudiosWorking 9-5The New Music IndustryFinancial PhilosophyPandemic RecordingMatt's Rant: Another Habit TalkLinks and Show NotesFrom Matt's Rant Mike Seniors MultitracksJoe's SiteSebastian Richard on WCAMichael Romanowski on WCAAlberto Hernandez on WCAAlan Evans on WCANino Moschella on WCAPedal mentioned in interviewCreditsGuest: Host: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith      

My guest today is Composer/Producer/Engineer BZ Lewis who has worked on projects for Blame Sally, Roberta Flack, MTV, Microsoft, Mapplethorpe, World Poker Tour, Dateline, All My Children, The Shield, and Guitar Hero to name just a few. In this episode, we discussThe Origin of BZBig Spring, TXTumbleweed SmithReel to Reel DuplicationOutlier StatusDavid KoreshUT AustinGuilt Over Leaving MusicProphetic DreamsStarting a Production CompanyMaking a MovieMoving From TexasEasily Digital AudioRiding a BikeSan Francisco StudioWorking in Mall Music StoreMedia CreatureLuckPOPTUNACompany SplitsWorking with New BeginnersMusic LibrariesSaving EarlyFrugal LivingWork-Life BalanceYellow Page CrowdMatt's Rant: Taking the Weekend OffLinks and Show NotesBZ's SiteBZ's Dad's SiteCreditsGuest: BZ LewisHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest today is Acoustical Consultant Gavin Haverstick. Gavin has worked on projects for Ringo Starr, Coldplay, Twenty One Pilots, Louis Bell, Tim Henson, Tori Kelly, David Crowder, and Luca Pretolesi. In this episode, we discussSmall Town in IndianaColorado State UniversityLove of MusicHighschool SweetheartsMusical TheaterLove of StabilityRobotics and Mechanical EngineeringWorking for AuralexLaminating Battery CellsGoing SoloRelationshipsHiring People Better Than YouRider Leadership SolutionsInvesting in YourselfAdding ValueMeeting People Where They’re AtUnderestimating IsolationBuilding CodesAiding ContractorsWorking with DolbyATMOS RoomsCreating Inspiring RoomsStorage SpaceLightingAcoustic MythsPlanning for the FutureCore ValuesMatt’s Rant: Stepping Outside The BubbleLinks and Show NotesHaverstick DesignsRichard Carasco on WCACreditsGuest: Gavin HaverstickHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

My guest today is the return of Grammy-winning engineer and Mixer Steve Chadie. Steve has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Los Lonely Boys, Particle Kid, and Supersuckers. In this episode, we discussThe Shroom RoomRupert Neve DesignThe Well-Behaved SelfPotty MouthToo Much Truck TimeDenton, TexasTitty BingoExpanding Client BaseManagementPainfully IntrovertedNetworkingWillie NelsonLeaving the NestCollege BallLeaving TexasMaking it WorkBeing ChallengedTime to Make The DoughnutsThe Inner AssholeStaying InvisibleWendel JuniorMissle CommandLow Maintenance LivingIkigaiFree WorkGig SnaggingLegal PadsMold SicknessRecallsThinking About QuittingThe Loudness ButtonCommitmentWilling to LearnNighttime CalmFinancial AdviceSharing KnowledgeMatt’s Rant: Tune OutLinks and Show NotesSteve’s SiteSteve’s first episodeTitty BingoCreditsGuest: Steve ChadieHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Songwriter, Ryan Ordway. Ryan runs The Studio Portland and has worked with 98.9 WCLZ Studio Z Series, The Heavy Heavy, Gregory Alan Isa Kov, Nature Valley, and actor Xander Berkeley.In this episode, we discussCentral New HampshireMusic Learned Via CampingBeing Connected TechnologicallyThe RembrandtsFallback PlanLA Kicking his AssNot Going to Berklee School of MusicStarting on TapeHome Studio StrugglesMoving to PortlandClear Lines Between Home and WorkStudio PortlandFacelift for an Old StudioPortland Music SceneSpeaker Choice Ready to RecordClient TrendsMark RubelFocusing on the ClientSongwriter PerspectiveMatt’s Rant: Food for ThoughtLinks and Show NotesThe Studio PortlandPete Morse on WCATodd Hutchison on WCAJason Phelps on WCAMark Rubel on WCAKevin Becka on WCACreditsGuest: Ryan OrdwayHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith