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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 #375 with Hillary Johnson - Home Ownership, Pandemic Records, Experiencing The Symphony, Home R&D, and The Love of Recording Bands Feb 21, 2022

Show notes

My guest is New York-based recording engineer and producer Hillary Johnson. Hillary has worked with Bootblacks, Bell Hollow, The Prids, and Second Still. This is Hillary’s second appearance on the show. Her first appearance was on WCA #003.

In this episode, we discuss:

Home Ownership
Moving To the Exurbs
Future Home Studio
Livestreaming DJ
Home R&D
AV Design
Learning Logic
Home Studio Plans
House Buying Process
Experiencing The Symphony
Having Your Own Space
Having a Day Job
New York Recording Ecosystem
Studio Closings
Pandemic Records
The Love of Recording Bands

Matt's Rant: Collectors and Users

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #374 with Kolton Lee - Target Karaoke Machine, Dumpster Diving, Working with Jacquire King, Finding Your Role, and the Green Beret’s of Audio Feb 14, 2022

Show notes

My guest is mixer, engineer, producer Kolton Lee. Kolton worked with producer Jacquire King for several years and has worked with artists such as Daughtry and Shania Twain. He currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.

In this episode, we discuss:

Cave Creek, AZ
Target Karaoke Machine
Garageband
Dumpster Diving
Craig Schumacher
Cave Creek Studio
The Need to Grow
Moving to Nashville
Working with Jacquire King
Session Documentation
Green Beret’s of Audio
Finding Your Role
Working Multiple Jobs
Financial Advice
Moving Back to Arizona
Working with High Profile Artists
Getting Reestablished
Luna and Apollo’s

Matt's Rant: Audio and Fame

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #373 with Mark Abrams - Puremix, Supportive Family, Automation, Intention, and Skipping the Bar for the SSL Feb 07, 2022

Show notes

WCA #373 with Mark Abrams – Puremix, Supportive Family, Automation, Intention, and Skipping the Bar for the SSL

My guest is Columbus, Ohio-based Producer/Mixing Engineer Mark Abrams. Mark has worked with Angel Lopez (Kanye West, Coldplay, Sam Smith), Kara Dioguardi, Spencer Sutherland, Buggie, Effee, Mark Stepro (Drummer for Butch Walker, The Wallflowers, Aaron Lee Tasjan), Ryan Brown (Drummer for Dweezil Zappa), Kid Runner, and Lydia Loveless. Mark is also the content manager for Puremix.

In this episode, we discuss:

Matt’s Shower Voice
Growing up in Illinois & Ohio
Supportive Family
Discovering Audio
Conservatory of Recording
Weather
Skipping the Bar for the SSL
Bullshit Studio Behavior
Parents Basement Studio
Getting Financially Savy
Working Jobs You Hate
Work Ethic
Working for Sweetwater
Doing Post Work
Nintendo Games
Las Vegas
Building a New Studio
Carl Tatz Designs
Watching Vance Powell Work
Puremix
Intention
Six-Figure Home Studio Podcast
Zapier

Matt’s Rant: Staying on Top of Your Money

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #372 with Glenn Schick - Mastering Without Speakers, Customer Service, Audio Travel Tips, Streaming Levels, and Working Remote Jan 31, 2022

Show notes

My guest is Grammy-Winning mastering engineer Glenn Schick. Glenn abandoned his old mastering rooms in Atlanta and masters all of his records on the go, on headphones, and travels the world doing so.

In this episode, we discuss:

Queens Upbringing
Discovering Recording
Transitioning To Mastering
Moving to Atlanta
Atlanta Hip-Hop
Customer Service
Downsizing
Working in The Box
Mastering Without Speakers
Retraining the Brain
Room Simulation Software
Audio Travel Tips
Artificial Intelligence
Streaming Levels
Vinyl Mastering
New Communities
Working Remote

Matt's Rant: Our Passion

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #371 with Pete Morse - Mixing for Video, Sketchy Contractors, Working From Home, Camaraderie, and Frozen Dance Parties Jan 24, 2022

Show notes

My guest is Pete Morse, who runs Red Vault Audio in Portland, Maine.

In this episode, we discuss:

Portland Studios
Red Vault Audio
WWF
Working From Home
Building a Studio at Home
Studio Build Details
Sketchy Contractors
Camaraderie
Mixing for Video
Stock Music Creation
Perfectionism
MTV Influence
Pink Floyd
0% Financing
Streamdeck
Worklife Balance
Frozen Dance Partys
SBA Counseling
Family Communication

Matt's Rant: More Backup Talk!Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #370 with Nikki McGuinness - Farm Life, Studio Building, Thinking on Your Feet, Pygmy Goats, and Falling Off Ladders Jan 17, 2022

Show notes

My guest is Songwriter / Engineer / Producer Nikki McGuinness, who runs Creation X Recording based on a farm in Berkshire, England.

In this episode, we discuss:

Farm Life
Building a Studio
Contractors
Open Recording Spaces
Learning to Record
The Corporate World
Low-Grade Depression
Health Issues
Thinking on Your Feet
Pygmy Goats
Loving Life
Ladders
Creative ventures
Choosing Gear
Sylvia Massey

Matt's Rant: Capturing Stories

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #369 with Heidi Trefethen & Ben Bernstein- Dolby Atmos, Gear Purchases, Audio Janitors, and Breaking Into Matts' House Jan 10, 2022

Show notes

My guests today are former WCA guests Heidi Trefethen and Ben Bernstein. Heidi is a French Hornist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and sought-after sound engineer. Ben is a producer, engineer, and mixer based in Oakland, California.

In this episode, we discuss:

Dolby Atmos
Studios Vs. Covid
Future Sessions
Skywalker Sound
Gear Purchases
Studio Ownership
Breaking Into Matt's House
Gear Lending Library
Broken Guitars
Mountain Music
Great Musicians
Getting Along
Audio Janitors

Matt's Rant: Mixing it Up!

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #368 with Wavy Wayne - Thinking Bigger Picture, One Bad Night, Audio Education, Social Media Advice, and 7 AM Algebra Jan 03, 2022

Show notes

My guest is mixing engineer and audio educator Wavy Wayne, who has worked with Jim Jones, Future, Ashanti, Yo Gotti, Dave East, and many more.

In this episode, we discuss:

St. Louis
Discovering Music
Being a Kid Rapper
Positive Studio Exposure
Stage Fright
Sony Acid
Education
7 AM Algebra
One Bad Night
Getting Kicked Out of Full Sail
Surviving in New York
Audio Education
School Debt
Thinking Bigger Picture
Teaching in St. Louis
Social Media Advice

Matt's Rant: Clear the Clutter!

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #367 with Brad Dollar - Moving to Nashville, Getting Work, Classic Money Mistakes, Survival, and Time Travel Retrospective Dec 26, 2021

Show notes

My guest is producer, engineer, and coach Brad Dollar who has worked with Bob Weir, Journey, G-Eazy, and Parmalee.

In this episode, we discuss:

Moving to Nashville
Coaching
Transition of Culture
Music Business
Competition
Buying a House
Getting Work
Bay Area vs. Nashville
Recording School
Mentors
Grammy U
Survival
Classic Money Mistakes
Managing Money Tip
Time Travel Retrospective
Just Ask
Advice For Newbies

Matt's Rant: Do We Really Need A Website?

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #366 with Perry Leenhouts - Anything is Possible, US & Europe Comparison, Punk Rock Lessons Learned, and Living in an Abandon School. Dec 19, 2021

Show notes

My guest is Perry Leenhouts, producer, engineer, and owner of Point Break Sound Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Perry is also a member of the band, The Travoltas.

In this episode, we discuss:

Point Break Sound
Welfare State
US & Europe Comparison
The Travoltas
Pop Rock Lessons Learned
Working with Others
Being in The Van
From Drummer to Engineer
Living in an Abandon School
Public Radio Internship
Anything is Possible
Stockholm
Shared Space
Marketing
Finances
Taxes

Matt's Rant: Another Dolby Atmos Update

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Perry Leenhouts
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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