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Working Class Audio

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.

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53:09

WCA #368 with Wavy Wayne - Thinking Bigger Picture,...

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2022/01/03

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

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59:07

WCA #367 with Brad Dollar - Moving to Nashville,...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/12/26

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

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62:19

WCA #366 with Perry Leenhouts - Anything is Possible,...

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2021/12/19

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:

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54:29

WCA #365 with Alex Allinson - Cooking, Parallels,...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/12/13

My guest is Alex Allinson, producer/engineer, and co-owner of The Bridge Sound and Stage in the greater Boston area. In this episode, we discuss: Interning Being Driven Taking the Crooked Path Cooking Parallels Not Coasting Avoiding Growing Stale Moving On Diverse Clients Presentation Running a Studio Saving For the Future Financial Mentors Matt's Rant: End of The Year Downtime Links and Show Notes Alexs' Studio (The Bridge Sound & Stage) WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on

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63:48

WCA #364 with Chris Collier - Fathers Influence,...

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2021/12/06

My guest is producer, engineer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Collier, who has worked with Lynch Mob, Mick Mars, Korn, Whitesnake, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Fathers Influence Home Studios Getting Your Name Out There Identity Crisis Being a Homebody The Drive of Recording Just Doing It Discovering Pro Tools Getting Involved Controlling Your Destiny Recording Dave Grohl Style Moving to Vegas Mick Mars Client Tree Branches Realizing Your Worth Matt's Rant:

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58:47

WCA #363 with Chaz Root - Classical Training, Going...

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2021/11/29

My guest is producer, engineer, and mixer Charles Root III, better known as Chaz Root of Electric Owl Works Recording in upstate New York. In this episode, we discuss: Root History Playing Bars Drinking Ages Classical Training Stuttering Going Blind Garbage Picking Stereos Wah Wah Discovery Rudy Van Gelder 4 Track Mastery Starting Small Electric Owl Works Residential Recording Finances Matt's Rant: Taking a Break from the Audio PartyLinks and Show Notes Electric Owl Works

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62:48

WCA #362 with Matt Ross-Spang - New Studio, 60's and...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/11/22

My guest today is grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Ross-Spang. This is Matt's second appearance on WCA. In this episode, we discuss: Sam Phillips Recording New Studio Crosstown Concourse Sun Studios Workflow Steven Durr Wiring 30,000 feet Of Audio cable Aesthetic Choices 15% Red Neck 60's and 70's Inspiration Custom Headphones System Howard Hughes OCD Nice But Not Too Nice The Price of Wood Matt's Rant: Staying Positive Links and Show Notes Southern Grooves WCA

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56:40

WCA #361 with Patrick Keane - Tinkering, Being...

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2021/11/15

Today, my guest is Portland, Maine-based mastering engineer Patrick Keane. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up w/out Screens Tinkering Problem Solving Lessons Being Prepared FOH Producing Discovering Mastering Bob Ludwig Choosing Gear Selling Gear Room Building Finances Retirement Matt's Rant: A Belated Birthday Celebration Links and Show Notes Patricks' Site WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Patrick Keane Host: Matt

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49:32

WCA #360 with Bryan Matheson - Keeping a Studio In...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/11/08

Today, my guest is studio owner, engineer, composer, and vocalist Bryan Matheson who owns and runs Skyline Studios in Oakland, California. In this episode, we discuss: Teac 2340 PCM Beta Leos Pro Audio Skyline Studios Converting A Warehouse Chips Davis Ad Work Keeping Outside Noise Out Client Growth Keeping a Studio In Business Always Learning RTFM Covid Survival UVC Lights Good Landlords Live Streaming Sustaining Waves Work/Life Balance Matt's Rant: Use It or Lose it! Links

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62:13

WCA #359 with Will Yip - Feeding Off Stress, Setting...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/11/01

Today, my guest is Grammy-nominated record producer, audio engineer, songwriter, and musician Will Yip who has worked with Lauryn Hill, Panic! at the Disco, Blacklisted, and many others. In this episode, we discuss: Hard Working Parents Strict Upbringing Drums Feeding off Stress Falling in Love with Recording Free Demos Setting Goals Mom's Basement Studio Buying into a Studio Investment in Songs Starting a Record Label Management Power of Routine Taking Care of Your Body Matt's

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75:09

WCA #358 with Robert Carranza - East LA, Lessons from...

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2021/10/25

My guest today is 4x Grammy Awarded Mixer, Engineer, Producer Robert Carranza. Robert has worked with Ozomatli, Marilyn Manson, Jack Johnson, Los Lobos, and many others. In this episode, we discuss: East LA Black Sabbath Music Today First 4 Track Bruce Swedien Floating Assistant Studio Managers Pagers Paul Rothchild Getting Fired Lessons from Musicians Asking Questions Listening Emotion Money Management Gear vs. Good Songs The Beatles Mentors Ego Family Matt's Rant:

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68:53

WCA #357 with Michael James - Small Town Strategies,...

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2021/10/18

Today, my guest is producer, mix engineer, and artist Michael James. Michael has worked with Hole, L7, Robben Ford, A.J. Croce, and many others. This is Michael's second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss: Reflecting on Petaluma vs. Los Angeles Balance Pandemic Related Changes Fiber Internet Rogue Amoeba Zoom Dolby Atmos Alternator Records Shelter In Place Alternative Audio Business Tire Balancing Having Open Plans Small Town Strategies Room of 100 People Matt's

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54:29

WCA #356 with Todd Hutchisen - Blinders on Head Down,...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/10/11

Today, my guest is musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer Todd Hutchisen, co-owner of Acadia Recording Company located in Portland, Maine. In this episode, we discuss: Taking Ownership of Acadia Studio Names Tripple Sessions Rudy Van Gelder Don Zientara Anti-Trend Gear Restraint Buying and Building Once Analogies Studio Ownership Blinders on Head Down Family Balance Financial Philosophy Serving The Scene Safe Covid Sessions Matt's Rant: Knowing when to say Yes or

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51:53

WCA #355 with Jason Phelps - Lobster, Landlords,...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/10/04

Today, my guest is producer, engineer, and musician Jason Phelps, co-owner of Acadia Recording Company located in Portland, Maine. In this episode, we discuss: Portland, Maine Lobster Acadia Recording CO. Gateway Mastering Landlords Mini Splits Studio Business Shared Workflows Studio Partnerships Grants and Loans Handling Studio Money Trust Making People Comfortable 8 Tracks Back Ordered Guitars Bluegrass Networking Teaching Having A Plan Matt's Rant: Having Coffee with New

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73:36

WCA #354 with Tom Gordon - Granny's House, Weed...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/09/27

My guest today is Producer, Engineer, and Educator Tom Gordon. Tom has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Dr. Dre, The Beach Boys, Boyz II Men, Willie Nelson, Whitesnake, and Bruce Dickenson of Iron Maiden, to name a few. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up In Reno Theater Parents Sammy Davis Jr. Reel to Reel Discoveries Endless Love Granny's House USC Discovering Recording Advice from Shelly Yakus Milli Vanilli Spec Deals Music Bias Weed Offerings Working with Famous

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62:25

WCA #353 with Matt Qualls - Van Burnout, Doctors...

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2021/09/20

My guest today is recording, mixing, and mastering engineer Matt Qualls who is based in Memphis, Tennessee. In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up In Memphis Early Recording Van Burnout Doctors Office Recording Ardent Studios Working with Limitations Neve VR-60 and Toothpicks Studio Maintenance The Bay Area Albuquerque Feeling Retired Gear Talk Sound Bath Moving Back to Memphis Young Avenue Sound Nashville vs. Memphis Invasion Sacrifices Matt's Rant: Over Committing Links and

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68:03

WCA #352 with Sean O'Keefe - Quitting School,...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/09/13

My guest today is Grammy Nominated Mixer, Producer, Sean O'Keefe who has worked with Fall Out Boy, Hawthorne Heights, and The Plain White T's, among many others. In this episode, we discuss: Chicago 4 Track Recording Academic Father Quitting School Living in an Office Wednesday Warriors Lessons Learned from Gravity Studios Hacking the Intern Process Smart Studios Fall Out Boy Evanston Soft City Managers Royalties Economic Lessons Gear Doesn't Matter Matt's Rant: Random

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65:57

WCA #351 with Travis Ference - Talent Shows, Capital...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/09/06

My guest today is Grammy Nominated Mixer, Producer, and Recording Engineer Travis Ference. Travis has worked with Imagine Dragons, John Mayer, Ariana Grande, and Bush, to name a few. In this episode, we discuss: North Carolina Blooming Late Selling his only Zeppelin CD! Talent Shows Sports Berklee College of Music Boston LA Capital Studios Waiting for the Phone to Ring Life As a Studio Runner Disney Pop Doing Awful Things to Audio Independence Personality Types in Audio Matt's

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85:25

WCA #350 with Leslie Brathwaite - Island Culture, The...

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2021/08/30

My guest today is recording and mixing engineer Leslie Brathwaite, who has worked with Pharrell Williams, Outkast, Björk, TLC, Jay Z, Madonna, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Akon, T.I., Monica, Michael Jackson, Cher, Mary J. Blige, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G just to name a few. In this episode, we discuss: Virgin Islands Calypso Music Birth of Hip Hop Drum Machines Island Culture Making Dubs Leaving The Island Full Sail The Craft of Recording Dallas Austin Salads for Whitney Houston Apple

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58:28

WCA #349 with Craig Alvin - Muscle Shoals, Mentors,...

Working Class Audio ·

2021/08/23

My guest today is Grammy-Winning Mix Engineer and Producer Craig Alvin. Craig's recording credits include Hanson, Little Big Town, Amy Grant, Vanessa Carlton, Will Hoge, Andrew Belle, Brittany Howard, and a Grammy for his mix work on Kacey Musgraves' Golden Hour album in 2019. In this episode, we discuss: Vancouver, Washington Bible College Neves 5 O'Clock People Joe Chicarelli Always Be Listening Oklahoma City Advice on Nashville Muscle Shoals Mentors Larry Crane Aretha Franklin Cost of

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