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Working Class Audio

Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice.
Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau.
The Working Class Audio Podcast – Navigating the World of Recording with a working class perspective.

Copyright: © Copyright 2017 Working Class Audio All Rights Reserved.

Latest Episodes:

WCA #415 with David Kalmusky - Acid Dropping Hippies, Drum Lessons with Levon Helm, Advocating For Yourself, Addiction Studios, and Swinging the Bat Everyday Nov 28, 2022

Show notes

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer, engineer, session guitarist, and mixer David Kalmusky who has worked with Shawn Mendes, Carrie Underwood, Mötley Crue, Keith Urban, and Journey.

In this episode, we discuss

Stratford, Ontario
The Band
The Rebels/The Hawks
Acid Dropping Hippies
Drum Lessons with Levon Helm
Guitar Lessons with John Till
Family Friends
Addiction Studios
Career Growth in Canada
First Nashville Session
International Conduits
Swinging the Bat Everyday
Focus on the Body of Work
Overnetworking
Mistakes
Experimenting on Your Own Time
Underground Echo Chamber
Building a Workshop
Advocating For Yourself
Social Media Restraint
Division in the Studio
Education

Matt's Rant: Rewriting Our Code From The Groundup

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: David Kalmusky
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #414 with Todd Burke - One-Stoplight Towns, Grandmaster Studios, Cocaine Trafficking, Sleeping on a Gobo, The Social Aspects of Recording, and All About Relationships Nov 21, 2022

Show notes

My guest is Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer Todd Burke, who has worked with Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, The Kooks, Belle and Sebastian, M83, and Fitz and the Tantrums.

In this episode, we discuss

One-Stoplight Towns
Colorado
Arizona
California
Conservatory of Arts and Sciences
Grandmaster Studios
Cocaine Trafficking
Sylvia Massey
Sleeping on a Gobo
Ben Harper
The Right Questions at The Right Time
The Social Aspect of Recording
Practicing on Downtime
Figuring Out Your Rate
All About Relationships
Record Better
Tony Hoffer
Affordable Tracking Needs
Enhanced Zoom Calls
Human Interaction

Matt's Rant: Working Remotely

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Todd Burke
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #413 with Katie Tavini and Stephen Kerrison - Running a Virtual Mastering Facility, Sharing Knowledge, The Right Reasons, Social Media Preferences, and Imposter Syndrome. Nov 14, 2022

Show notes

My guests today are mastering engineers Katie Tavini and Stephen Kerrison, 2/3rds of the virtual mastering facility/collective, Weird Jungle.

In this episode, we discuss

Running a Virtual Mastering Facility
Social Media Preferences
Quitting Archiving Job
Imposter Syndrome
Handling Attended Sessions
Liverpool Music Scene
Juggling Calendars
Love of Music
Sharing Knowledge
The Right Reasons
Rates

Matt's Rant: Enveloping

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Katie Tavini & Stephen Kerrison
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #412 with Nathan Ruyle - Growing Up on a Farm, The Wild West, Sound for Film, Bootstrapping and Staying Nimble Nov 07, 2022

Show notes

My guest today is a Sound Designer / Re-recording Mixer and founder of This Is Sound Design in Burbank, California. Nathan's credits include Joyland - Cannes Jury Prize, Academy Awards, I Love My Dad - SXSW Jury & Audience Award, The Voyeurs - Amazon Studios United Skates - HBO, Academy Awards Short List Searching - Sony, Sundance.

In this episode, we discuss

Growing up on a Farm
Scouting
Theater
Singing in Bands
Technology Exposure
Sound Design for Theater
Saint Louis
Cal Arts
Survival
Walt Disney
The Wild West
Coming to California
Building Studios
Making Your Own Way
The Film Industry
Analog vs. Digital Production
Studio Consolidation
NPR and Marketplace
Mixing Efficiency
Bootstrapping
Leasing to Own Gear
Indie Film
Staying Nimble
Financial Track Record

Matt's Rant: Detours

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Nathan Ruyle
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #411 with James "Fluff" Harley - The Origin of Fluff, Hockeytown USA, Fear of the Unknown, Operating at a Top Level, and Surviving the Prince Bootcamp Oct 31, 2022

Show notes

My guest today is Engineer/Mixer James "Fluff" Harley, who has worked with KoRn, Prince, and Yumi Matsutoya.

In this episode, we discuss

The Origin of Fluff
Hockeytown USA
Car Accident
Recording School
Fear of the Unknown
Craving Knowledge
Crazy Synchronizing
Operating at a Top Level
Tough Skin
Being a Facilitator
Magic in The Booth
Taking a Year Off
Moving to LA
Audio Test Kitchen
Los Angeles
Surviving the Prince Bootcamp
Making a Living
The Stress of the Music Biz
Getting up at 5 AM
Figuring Out What to be Paid
Working with Korn

Matt's Rant: Making Lists!

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: James "Fluff" Harley
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #410 The Impact of WCA Guests - The Emotion of A Mix, Field Recording, Backing Up and Archiving, The Cup Test, and the Many Lessons Learned. Oct 24, 2022

Show notes

Engineer, theatrical sound designer, and editor of WCA Anne-Marie Pleau joins Matt to discuss the impact that particular WCA guests have had on each of them.

In this episode, we discuss

Michael Brauer
Jessica Thompson
George Vlad
Field Recording
Backing Up and Archiving
The Emotion of A Mix
Brian Charles
Saving Masters from a Fire
Tchad Blake
Leslie Braithwaite
Staying Steps Ahead
The Cup Test
Sara Carter
Getting into audio as an adult
Bryan Matheson
Dan Johnson
Working Your Say Up The Ladder
Survival
Andrew Scheps
Steve Albini
Piper Payne
Leslie Braithwaite

Matt's Rant: Dealing with Burnout

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #409 with Roy Silverstein - Golden Handcuffs, Burning Out on the Corporate Life, Building a Studio, Taking a Paycut, and No Regrets Oct 17, 2022

Show notes

My guest is Engineer and studio owner Roy Silverstein who has worked with Stephen El Rey, The Verigolds, The Finches, Matelotage, and Blue Largo. Roy owns Rarefied Recording in San Diego.

In this episode, we discuss

Evanston, Illinois
The House Piano
Playing Guitar
University of Miami
Working for Qualcomm
Moonlighting as a Recording Engineer
Burning Out on the Corporate Life
Working with Wes Lachot
Building a Studio
Golden Handcuffs
Taking a Paycut
No Regrets
Looking Ahead
Neve Genesys
Marketing His Studio
Working with Interns

Matt's Rant: Doing It Yourself

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Roy Silverstein
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #408 with Justin Cortelyou - Working with the Greats, Chuck Ainlay, Mike Shipley, Bob Ezrin, Soultrain Sound Studios, Family Time, and Meditation Oct 10, 2022

Show notes

My guest is Grammy Nominated Mixer/Engineer/Producer Justin Cortelyou, who has worked with Paul McCartney, Hollywood Vampires, Taylor Swift, Andrea Bocelli, Phish, The Darkness, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan.

In this episode, we discuss

Greensburg, PA
Playing Trombone
Youth Orchestra
Ibanez Guitars
Shred Metal
MTSU
How to Be a Good Assistant
Mr. Miyagi
Chuck Ainlay
Radar
Soundstage
Mike Shipley
Moving to LA
The Mutt Lang Editing Style
Surviving 2007
The Wall
Bob Ezrin
Quitting Bob
Soultrain Sound Studios
Family Time
Meditation

Matt's Rant: Using a Financial Advisor

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Justin Cortelyou
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #407 with Maryam Qudus - Pursuing Music, Transitioning to Recording, Spacemoth, The Role of Recording in Marriage, and So Much Coffee Oct 03, 2022

Show notes

My guest is Producer / Engineer / Mixer Maryam Qudus who has worked with Spellling, Toro y Moi, Sad13, Tune-Yards, and Zelma Stone. Maryam also writes, records, and produces music for her solo project Spacemoth and composes music for film on top of all that! Enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing up in the Bay Area
Parents from Afghanistan
Days in the Family Restaurant
The Role of Language
Pursuing Music
Stacking The Cheese
Singing on The Countertop
Recording at Tiny Telephone
Teaching
Transitioning to Recording
So Much Coffee
Women's Audio Mission
Surviving
The Joy of Recording
The Role of Recording in Marriage
Spacemoth

Matt's Rant: The Complexities of Selling Gear

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Maryam Qudus
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #406 with Joe Carrell - Owen & Bobby Bradley, Being Allowed to Fail, In The Hot Seat, Being on the Cusp of Change, and Helping People Have a Good Time Sep 26, 2022

Show notes

My guest is Grammy Nominated mixer, engineer, and producer Joe Carrell who has worked with Walt Disney, Chase Goehring, Jane Monheit, Birdland Jazz Club, Linda Lavin, and George Jones. Joe has had 11 Grammy Nominations and mixed/recorded 33 number ones in multiple genres.

In this episode, we discuss:

Branson, Missouri
Treasure Ilse Studios
Southern Illinois
Early Music Lessons
Cheap Trick
School Band
Pursuing Studio Drumming
Jeff Porcaro
Recording Drums
The Other Side of The Glass
Owen & Bobby Bradly
Being Allowed to Fail
In The Hot Seat
Leaving the Nest
Moving to Nashville
Family of Four
Being on the Cusp of Change
Wayne Hahn
Relationships
Never Discuss Questionable Things
Being Professional & Neutral
Keeping Your Mouth Shut
Being Team Player
Being The Bright Spot
Attention to Detail
Helping People Have a Good Time
Financial Strategy
Saying No To Work

Matt's Rant: One Mic Recording

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Joe Carrell
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

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