Working Class Audio

Latest Episodes:

WCA #325 with Jason LaRocca - Mixing Music for Films and Games, Starting A Band, Fortnite, Working Smarter, and Breakfast with The Beatles Mar 08, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is producer, mixer, and scoring engineer Jason LaRocca. Jason has worked on films such as “Bad Boys for Life,” “Paddington,” “Aquaman,” “The Accountant,” “Joy”, “Godzilla: King of Monsters,” Blumhouse horror hit “Ma,” and the 2018 Oscar-winning documentary “Icarus.” Jason also mixed the music for the smash-hit video game “Fortnite" as well as “Cyberpunk” and “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.” Jason is formerly known as the singer/guitarist of the acclaimed punk band, The Briggs.

In this episode, we discuss:

Mixing Music for Films and Games
Breakfast with The Beatles
Kids Choir with Toto
Music and Skateboarding
Starting A Band
Supportive Parents
Home Studio
Mackie 2408
DIY Mentality
Free Tape
Mark Isham
Curveballs
Cold Calling
Fortnite
Music Mixing
Economics of The Gig
Work/Life Balance
Working Smarter

Matt's Rant: Maintaining A Presence

Links and Show Notes

Jason's Site: https://www.jasonlarocca.com/
Jason on Instagram: @jason_larocca
solo.to for sharing links: https://solo.to/inv/MjAwNTM
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
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: Jason LaRocca
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #324 with Steve Genewick - Mixing for ATMOS, Al Schmitt, High-Pressure Sessions, Saying No to Gigs, and Cancer Mar 01, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is Grammy-nominated engineer, Steve Genewick. Steve is making a return appearance on WCA. With 30 years of experience and 20 of that spent working alongside Al Schmitt, Steve has worked all over the world with artists such as Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, and LL Cool Jay as well as games such as Apex Legend. Lately, Steve is deep into remixing classic records for release in ATMOS.

In this episode, we discuss:

Preparing Capital for COVID
Mixing Atmos from Home
Setting up for Atmos
Working Independently
Working with Al Schmitt
High-Level Gigs
Diverse Sessions
Learning from Peers
Learning from Everybody
Being Prepared
High-Pressure Sessions
Sacrifices
Cancer
Saying No to Gigs
Knowing What’s Important
Shrinking Budgets
Mix Revisions
Mixing for Video Games
Home Studio Future

Matt's Rant: Revisions

Links and Show Notes

Steve's Site: http://stevegenewick.com/
Steve on Instagram: @steve_genewick
WCA #070 with Al Schmitt & Steve Genewick
WCA #112 with Frank Wolf
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
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: Steve Genewick
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #323 with David Gnozzi - MixBusTV, Bodybuilding, Horror Movies, Marvel Comics, and Knowing Your Limits Feb 22, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is producer/engineer/mixer David Gnozzi. Originally from Tuscany and now living in Los Angeles, David hosts the very popular MixBusTV channel on YouTube and works in a variety of genres.

In this episode, we discuss:

MixBusTV
Tuscany
Moving to LA
Dave Pensado
Being Bullied
Metal and Rage
Marvel Comics
At Home In The US
Trial and Error
Being a Virgo
Bodybuilding
Self Discipline
Misinformation
False Expectations
Bella Kelly
Irons in the Fire
Dead Lifting
Health
Knowing Your Limits
Horror Movies
Gear Distractions

Matt's Rant: Time Travel

Links and Show Notes

David's Site: davidgnozzimixing.com
MixBus TV SIte: Mixbustv.com
MixBusTV on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ZDYrx2
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
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: David Gnozzi
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #322 with Matthew Rifino - NBC's The Today Show, Union Work, Mixing Bands, Home Studio Build, and Free Wood Feb 15, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is Matthew Rifino who is a music mixer for NBC's The Today Show as well as a freelance engineer. Matthew has worked with so many top names in music it would be futile to list them all here. That said, he is a 5 Time Emmy Award Winner for his mixing work in television.

In this episode, we discuss:

New Jersey Upbringing
Don Mcclean
Recording Lessons
Pushing Boundaries
Influence of Grandparents
Tony Bongiovi/Power Station
Five Towns College
911's Effect on Studios
Mixing Bands
NBC's The Today Show
40 Hours a Week
Working with Major Bands
Hierarchy of Union Audio
Covid Effects On Work
Stress Level
Freelance Work
Home Studio Build
Early to Bed
Early to Rise
Being Healthy
Freedom From Discipline
Mixing
Free Wood
Financial Health
Union Work

Matt's Rant: Tax Season

Links and Show Notes

Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rifinomatthew/
Matthew's SIte: https://www.mattrifinomusicmixer.com/
Quickbooks Self Employed: http://fbuy.me/oLXTP
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
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: Matthew Rifino
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #321 with Dave Way - Pretending To Be a Beatle, Serendipitous Events, Home Studio Economics, and The Apple Farm Assassin Feb 08, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is producer, engineer, mixer Dave Way. Dave has a huge discography and a load of experience to share. He talks to us from his studio in Southern California, The Way Station.

In this episode, we discuss:

Apple Farm Assassin
The Nun With A Guitar
Pretending To Be a Beatle
Hearing Life Through Cassette
Early Mono Recording
Music vs. Baseball
Berklee College of Music
New York Studios
Dance Remixes
Gig Opportunities
Teddy Riley
120 Hour Weeks
Competitiveness
Serendipitous Events
New York Success
Michael Jackson
Staying In California
John Doe
Genre Jumping
Jazz
Mixing Differences
Home Studio Economics
Dolby Atmos
Working With Stars

Matt's Rant: The Purge

Links and Show Notes

Dave's Site: https://www.daveway.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
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: Dave Way
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #320 with Sam Sherbin - The influence of Bruce Swedien, Mixing During Covid, Simple Setups, Meditation, and 99 cent Pizzas Feb 01, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is New York-based mix engineer Sam Sherbin. Sam studied under the late great Bruce Swedien and Manny Marroquin. Sam is also behind the podcast called In The Zone.

In this episode, we discuss:

Studying with a Bruce Swedien
Listening to Thriller with Bernie Grundman and Bruce
Sonic Personality
Dropping Out
99 cent pizzas
Mixing During Covid
Pivoting into Podcasting
Management
The Money Talk
Meditation
Mental Health
Simple Setups
Balancing

Matt's Rant: Revisiting Audio Minimalism

Links and Show Notes

Sam's site: https://www.samsherbin.com/
Sam on Instagram: @samsherbinmusic
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
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: Sam Sherbin
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #319 with Michael Brauer - Total Clarity, Mixing From Your Heart, Transcendental Meditation, Forgetting Balance, and Having a Great Team Jan 25, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Michael Brauer. Michael has worked with Coldplay, John Mayer, The Rolling Stones, My Morning Jacket, and Bob Dylan, to name a few.

In this episode, we discuss:

Speaking French with Mom
Playing in Bands
Drummer/Soundman
Total Clarity
Working in Shipping
Being Ready to Help
Regional Sounds
Daytime Jingles
Luther Vandross
Dancing
Going to England
Shaving the Mustache
Producing
Fear of Sounding Like Others
Greg Calbi
Self Evaluation
Focusing on Mixing
Audience Acceptance
Forgetting Balance
Mixing From Your Heart
Mix Revisions
Having a Great Team
Bike Racing
Transcendental Meditation
Eating Well
Work/Life Balance

Matt's Rant: Client Communication

Links and Show Notes

Michael's Site: https://www.mbrauer.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
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: Michael Brauer
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #318 with Andy D. Park - Idealism, Making Mistakes, Persistence, and TV Detectives Jan 18, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is Seattle-based producer-engineer Andy D. Park. Andy has worked with Death Cab for Cutie, John Van Deusen. K Flay, The Deftones, Alice in Chains, Pearl jam, and Soundgarden. He talks to us from his freshly built studio at his home in Seattle.

In this episode, we discuss:

Idealism
Recording Schools
Making Mistakes
Tucson to Seattle
Persistence
Learning Lessons
The Beauty of Seattle
Working at a Bookstore
Eddie Vedder
Freelancing
Obama Care
24 Hours with Chance the Rapper & Skrillex
Building a Home Studio
Full Circle with The Def Tones
Making a Living As An Engineer
TV Detectives
Learning To Take a Break
Planning Your Finances
Emotion over Fidelity

Matt's Rant: Spreading the Work

Links and Show Notes

Andy's Site: http://www.andyparkrecording.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
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: Andy D. Park
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #317 with Ryan Gilligan - Quad Studios, Busta Rhymes, Duffle Bags of Hard Drives, Michael Brauer, and Mixing Based on Emotion Jan 11, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is Grammy award-winning mixer engineer and producer Ryan Gilligan. Ryan got his start at Quad Studios in New York, where he started as an intern, then assistant before taking on a year-long engineering gig for Busta Rhymes. Following that, he returned to Quad and began a mentorship with Michael Brauer that would last for seven years. He worked alongside artists, such as Coldplay, John Mayer, Kanye West, Shakira, Grizzly Bear, and many others. Eventually, he moved to Los Angeles to work with producer John Hill on music for Adele, Gwen, Stefani, and Florence and the Machine. He ended up staying in Los Angeles and continues to work there to this day freelancing.

In this episode, we discuss:

Playing Trumpet
Interning
Quad Studios
Electric Lady
Busta Rhymes
Duffle Bags of Hard Drives
Los Angeles
New York
Michael Brauer
Health Challenges
Mixing Based on Emotion
Surviving on Mixing
Strict Budgeting

Matt's Rant: Banking! Yes, seriously.

Links and Show Notes

Ryan's Site: https://ryangilligan.com/
Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillygong/
The Royalty site Ryan mentions: https://vydia.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
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: Ryan Gilligan
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #316 with Jenny Ortiz aka mixedbyJNY - Behind The Scenes Videos, Using Social Media, Networking, Having Patience and Plan B Jan 04, 2021

Show notes

My guest today is Jenny Ortiz, also known as mixedbyJNY. Jenny has worked with K.A.A.N., JLA, Contraband, and Thurs. She talks to us from her home and home studio in Southern California, where we have a great conversation.

In this episode, we discuss: