Working Class Audio

Latest Episodes:

WCA #285 with Sam Pura - The F-Word, Smoking Weed, Doing the Hard Work, Intuition and, Being Responsible for Yourself Jun 01, 2020

Show notes

Sam Pura is a producer, engineer and mixer who runs The Panda Studios. Sam is known for his work with The Story So Far, Basement, and Hundredth as well as many, many others.

In this episode, we discuss:

Smoking Weed
Flying Transparent
MySpace Days
Eric Valentine
The Emotion of Sound
Getting Past Gearlust
Impact, Clarity, and Depth
Making Bands Comfortable
Doing the Hard Work
Dealing with Coronavirus
Managers
Being Responsible for Yourself
Intuition
Work-Life Balance

Links and Show Notes:

The Panda Studios: http://thepandastudios.com/overview
The Obstacle is The Way: https://amzn.to/2MexOYM
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://amzn.to/2BlXO2f
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA - 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 Pura
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #284 with Dallas Taylor - Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast, Crafting stories with Sound, Positioning, Ben Burtt, Challenging Convention and Burnout Prevention May 25, 2020

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Dallas Taylor is the host and creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz, a lovingly crafted podcast revealing the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Dallas is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound, where he has led thousands of high-profile projects ranging from blockbuster trailers and advertising campaigns to Sundance award-winning films and major television series. Dallas is a sought-after speaker at conferences, a regular contributor to major publications, and a respected thought leader on the narrative power of sound.

In this episode, we discuss:

The five senses
250-hour podcasts
Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast
Thinking about sound
Growing up in Arkansas
Conducting
Pushing the status quo
Echo Chambers
Sound Design
Crafting stories with sound
Running a sound business
Positioning
Ben Burtt and Star Wars
Pushing through obstacles
Recharging
Burnout prevention
Challenging convention

Links and Show Notes:

The 20K Podcast: https://www.20k.org/
Defacto Sound: https://www.defactosound.com/
RevThink: https://revthink.com/
Sinister Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1922777/
Suction Cup Phone Tape: https://amzn.to/2ZAfpxE
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA - 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: Dallas Taylor
Photographer: Stephen Voss
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #283 with Jermaine Hamilton - Music Annex, Tickle Me Elmo, Green Day, Zen Mindset, Financial Buffers, and Coffee May 18, 2020

Show notes

Jermaine Hamilton is a Lead Audio Engineer and managing partner at Studio Circle Recordings.

In this episode, we discuss:

Music Annex
Tickle Me Elmo
Green Day
Zen Mindset
Coronavirus
Financial Buffers
Corporate Audio
Diversification

Links and Show Notes:

Studio Circles Recording: http://www.studiocirclerecordings.com/
Jermaine on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermainehamilton/
The 4-Hour Workweek: https://amzn.to/2WJ0RZj
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA - 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: Jermaine Hamilton
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #282 with Björgvin Benediktsson - Alternative Studio Income Strategies, Book Recommendations, Creating Online Content, and Audio Issues May 11, 2020

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WCA #282 with Björgvin Benediktsson – Alternative Studio Income Strategies, Book Recommendations, Creating Online Content, and Audio Issues

Björgvin Benediktsson is audio engineer, musician author, and entrepreneur. Björgvin helps home studio musicians learn how to make a bigger impact with their music by teaching them how to produce themselves.

In this episode, we discuss:

Audio Schools
Audio Issues
4 hour Work Week
Helping
Teaching
Learning
Alternative Studio Income Strategies
Creating online content
Book Recommendations
Content Creation Audio Hub

Links and Show Notes:

Audio Issues: https://www.audio-issues.com/
Step By Step Mixing: How to Create Great Mixes Using Only 5 Plug-ins: https://amzn.to/2yB7NzS
The 4-Hour Workweek: https://amzn.to/2WJ0RZj
Your Move: The Underdog’s Guide to Building Your Business: https://amzn.to/2YOeMA1
Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You: https://amzn.to/2WQ63ea
Customer Canvas: https://customercanvas.net/
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – 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: Björgvin Benediktsson
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #281 with Baba Prasad - Knowledge from the Trash, IT in Singapore, Self Education, Childhood Inspiration, and 20 years of Studio Ownership in Chennai, India. May 04, 2020

Show notes

Baba Prasad is the owner and chief engineer at Digisound Studios in Chennai, India. Baba is a classically trained percussionist (Mrudhangam artiste). His experience in the industry ranges from engineering for almost every genre. He has been using Pro Tools since 1999 and has completed the Avid Certification for Pro Tools 101 and 110. He is an official WAVES Certified instructor by Waves Inc USA, also an AVID express DV certified editor. He is been training many students for Sound Engineering for the past 6 years in the industry.

In this episode, we discuss:

Working IT in Singapore
The Spirit Guide to Mixing
Knowledge from the trash
Pro Audio Shops in Singapore
His First Mixer
Spending time in Record Stores
Self Education
Childhood Inspiration
Hometown Studio
Mentors
Being Open to All Music
Competition

Links and Show Notes:

Baba's Studio: www.digisoundstudio.com
Baba's Training: www.digisoundacademy.com
Waves Training center, INDIA : https://www.waves.com/certification/schools
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/digisoundstudioofficial/
Instagram Link : https://www.instagram.com/babaprasadl/?hl=en
Matt mentions Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/
Matt Mentions Recording Sign: https://etsy.me/2VZXoXl
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA - 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: Baba Prasad
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #280 with Brad Wood - Virus Talk, Blacksmiths, New Habits, Pandemic Albums, Instagram and the return of Andy Kaufman Apr 27, 2020

Show notes

Brad Wood is a producer, engineer and mixer located in Los Angeles, California. Brad is known for his work with Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, Skating Poly and many others. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Wood) Brad joins me for a Instagram Live session where we take questions and discuss all things music/recording and Coronavirus. This is Brad's second appearance on WCA please listen to WCA #095 to get his full story. https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-095-with-brad-wood/

In this episode, we discuss:

Virus Talk
Blacksmiths
New Habits
Pandemic Albums
The Return of Andy Kaufman
The Breaking of Audio Pros.
Instagram
Band Podcasts

Links and Show Notes:

Brad's first WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-095-with-brad-wood/
Brad's site: http://www.bradwoodmusic.com/
Brad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwood_producifer/
Brad's Favorite Beer: http://www.macleodale.com/
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA - 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: Brad Wood
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #279 with Kevin Ward - Teaching, Learning, Seizing Opportunity, Migrating to California, Team Building, and Faith Apr 20, 2020

Show notes

Kevin Ward is a producer, engineer, mixer, teacher who has worked with Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Judy Collins, Dolly Parton, Boots Randolph, Jerry Springer, Vassar Clements, Sam Bush, The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Rhonda Vincent and Richie McDonald of Lonestar. Kevin is also behind MixCoach.com where he teaches people to mix in different styles and genres from rock and Jazz to full orchestra and pop country. Kevin is currently the Technical Director at Crosspointe Church in Anaheim, California.

In this episode, we discuss:

Teaching
Learning
Seizing Opportunity
Moving to California
Religion in Pro Audio
Worship Sound
Team Building
Pareto's Principle
Parkinson's Law

Links and Show Notes:

Kevin's Mix Coach - https://mixcoach.com/
Tim Ferris - The Four Hour Work Week - https://amzn.to/2KkQEN4
Robert Kiyosaki - Rich Dad, Poor Dad - https://amzn.to/3aoyxjC
Pat Flynn -Smart Passive Income - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/
Support WCA - 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: Kevin Ward
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #278 with the Work From Home Panel - Sara Carter, Jaimeson Durr and Fela Davis join me to talk about all things audio, business and survival in the time of Coronavirus. Apr 13, 2020

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Former WCA guests Sara Carter, Jaimeson Durr and Fela Davis join me to talk about all things audio, business and survival in the time of Coronavirus.

In this episode, we discuss:

Grants
Change in business practice
Resources
Loss of Income
Virtual engineering
Working from home
Podcast production
Technology
Working with family at home
Alternative income streams
Internet Speed
Post virus predictions

Links and Show Notes:

Jaimeson Durr http://www.jaimesondurr.com/
Sara Carter https://www.musicmixpro.co.uk/
Fela Davis https://www.oneofoneproductions.com/
Resource Guide for Music Professionals: https://bit.ly/2Xw5N5O
Filepass: https://filepass.com/
Zoom: https://zoom.us/
Bounce Boss: https://bounceboss.co.uk/
Audio Movers: https://audiomovers.com/
Connection Open: https://www.connectionopen.com/
Fela's WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-198-with-fela-davis/
Sara's WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-194-with-sara-carter/
Jaimeson's WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-211-with-jaimeson-durr/
Support WCA - 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:

Guests: Sara Carter, Jaimeson Durr and Fela Davis
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #277 with Rafa Sardina - Coming to America, Leaving Medical School, Empathy, People Skills, Educating Clients and No Plan B. Apr 06, 2020

Show notes

Rafa Sardina is a Los Angeles based Grammy winning producer/engineer and mixer who has worked with D’Angelo & The Vanguard, Elvis Costello And The Roots, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Placido Domingo, Camila Cabello, Miguel, Lady Gaga, Clare Fischer Big Band, Alejandro Sanz, Calle 13, Natalia Lafourcade, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Bublé, Arturo O’Farrill with The Afrocuban Jazz Big Band Orchestra & Chucho Valdes, Tim McGraw

In this episode, we discuss:

Coming to America
Life In Spain
Leaving Medical School
Empathy
People Skills
Educating Clients
Leaping Forward from Mistakes
Business Skills

Links and Show Notes:

Rafa's Site: https://rafasardina.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafasardina/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RafaSardina
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rafa.sardina
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/rafasardinafanpage/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafa-sardina-57b5173/
Barry Rudolph Recall Sheets: https://www.barryrudolph.com/pages/recalldirectory.html
Audio Movers Plugin: https://audiomovers.com/
Source Connect: https://source-elements.com/products/source-connect
Support WCA - 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: Rafa Sardina
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #276 with Matthew Boudreau - Soul-Sucking Jobs, Audio Drama, Field Recording, Spiderman vs Draco The Dragon, and the Language of Audio Mar 30, 2020

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No, I'm not interviewing myself! As it turns out, there are two Boudreau's in the world of audio named Matt (Me) and Matthew (my guest).

Matthew Boudreau is a field recordist, podcast producer, consultant and editor, and sound designer living in Buffalo, NY.

Matthew has been working in podcasting since 2008 and has over 20 years experience as an audio professional, working in computer multimedia, theatre sound, studio recording, film, and sound effects field recording. He is the founder of the 11th Hour Audio Challenge, an annual podcast event that challenges audio drama producers to collaborate in creating works of horror in the month of October.

Matthew’s audio post-production company, Uberduo, sells immersive sound effect bundles dedicated to the exploration and reproduction of locations and props for film and audio fiction. His sound effect bundles can be found on http://www.asoundeffect.com and individual sound effects can be found at soundsnap.com.

Matthew was the dialogue editor for the Audible productions, Locke and Key and X-Files: Cold Cases. He has spoken at CONvergence in Bloomington, Minnesota and SXSW in Austin Texas on topics including voice acting, sound design, and making the jump from film to podcast fiction. His audio fiction pieces 1918, Intensive Care and A Prophets Guide have won Mark Time and Ogle awards. In addition to the annual 11th Hour Challenge, his current podcast projects include sound design for The Once and Future Nerd and editing for The Activist Files for the Center for Constitutional Rights.

In this episode, we discuss: