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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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53:28

WCA #268 with Frank Joly - Live Sound, Simple Plan,...

Working Class Audio ·

2020/02/03

Frank Joly is a live and studio engineer from Canada. In this episode, we discuss: Touring Live Sound Simple Plan Songs Government Funded Recording Learning English Selling Gear to Retire Bob Rock Family Grocery Store Links and Show Notes: Franks Instagram: @frank_joly Simple Plan: https://simpleplan.com/ Great Coffee Shop! https://brotcoffee.com/ Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt

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59:34

WCA #267 with Stephen Marsh - Goat piss to gasoline,...

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2020/01/27

Stephen Marsh is a Los Angeles based mastering engineer who has been active for 25 years. In this episode, we discuss: Stephen's journey as a mastering engineer Home studios Knowing your value Financial philosophy Providing maximum value Discussing money with clients Links and Show Notes: Tools of Titans: https://amzn.to/30Vs5Ob Miles Davis & Bill Evans: https://amzn.to/37rSA01 Pete Weiss' studio for sale: http://www.verdantstudio.com Stephen's

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44:56

WCA #266 with NAMM 2020 - Loads of gear, tired feet,...

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2020/01/20

NAMM 2020 took place over January 16th-19th. The show was well attended and I had loads of fun. In this episode I'm joined by mastering engineer Kim Rosen of Knack Mastering, drummer Emily Dolan Davies of emilydrums.com as well as mastering engineer Pete Lyman of Infrasonic Sound. Short interviews talking about NAMM and a NAMM wrap up by me! Enjoy, Matt. In this episode, we discuss: All things NAMM 2020 Links and Show Notes: Kim Rosen: http://www.knackmastering.com/ Whitestone Audio:

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86:01

WCA #265 with Alex Oana - Science Experiments,...

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2020/01/13

Alex Oana, is the creator and co-founder of Audio Test Kitchen. Alex started out as a musician, became a recording engineer and producer, got into pro audio sales and marketing, and designs and develops products. In this episode, we discuss: Imposter Syndrome Science Experiments Spinach Exercise Motivation Failure Audio Test Kitchen Links and Show Notes: 34 Things: https://bit.ly/35KNg69 Audio Test Kitchen: https://www.audiotestkitchen.com/ The Power of Podcasting:

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62:46

WCA #264 with Justin Perkins - Diversification, Diet,...

Working Class Audio ·

2020/01/06

WCA #264 with Justin Perkins - Diversification, Diet, Commercial Space Benefits, Keeping Clients Happy, Teaching Audio, Disengaging from Audio Forums, and Mastering Therapy. Justin Perkins is a mastering engineer located in Milwaukie, Wisconsin. In this episode, we discuss: Diversification Diet One gig leading to another Commercial space benefits Keeping Clients Happy Teaching Audio Disengaging from Audio Forums Links and Show Notes: The Bert Berns Story: https://n.pr/2QUm13X The

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58:19

WCA #263 with Jacob Sciba - 99 Cent Pizzas, The IRS,...

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2019/12/29

Jacob Sciba is a producer/engineer/mixer based out of Austin, Texas. In this episode, we discuss: Music Store Influence Microphone Obsession 99 Cent Pizzas Studying Business Low Overhead The IRS Fear of an Empty Calendar Game Planning Pre Production of life Mailbox Money Links and Show Notes: Music Pro Insurance: https://www.musicproinsurance.com/ The Recording Studio Insurance

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49:31

WCA #262 with Jordan Richter - Going Broke, Burning...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/12/23

Jordan Richter is a producer/engineer who, after 25 years of making records, has decided to move full time into coding. In this episode, we discuss: Nashville Portland Burnout Recording for joy Scarcity Being a business person Going broke Jackpot Studios Keep audio fresh Identity Links and Show Notes: Jordan's Site: http://www.therealjordanrichter.com/ Room 13 Recording: https://room13recording.com/ Asana: https://asana.com/ Matt's Reverb.com store:

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59:48

WCA #261 with Dave Gardner - College Radio, Critical...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/12/15

Dave Gardner grew up in Pittsburgh, became an adult in Minneapolis, and lives in Northeast Los Angeles. He is the Chief Mastering Engineer at Infrasonic Los Angeles and a long time fan of loud sounds. His mastering and producing credits include Sun Ra, Rocket From the Crypt, Les Paul, Louis Armstrong, Germs, Portugal. The Man, Earl Hines, Bassnectar, The Hold Steady, Black Lips, Trampled by Turtles, Hot Snakes and many others. In this episode we discuss: Critical thinking and analysis Urban

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65:32

WCA #260 with Ben Bernstein - Being a guide, Low...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/12/09

Ben Bernstein is a producer, engineer, and mixer based out of Oakland, California. This is Ben's second appearance since first appearing on WCA #055 ( https://bit.ly/2E2ND0o ). More on Ben : https://www.benbernsteinmusic.com/ In this episode we discuss: Live sound Diversification Getting credit The role of social media Saying yes Being prepared Live streaming Being a team player Planning The Profitable Producer Course Low friction Being a guide Links and Show Notes: Ben's site:

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64:55

WCA #259 with Lenise Bent - The smell of tubes, Leon...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/12/02

Lenise Bent is an American audio engineer who has worked in both the music and film industry. She was one of a handful of women working in the Hollywood recording studio business in a technical role during the 1970s, and was the first woman to receive an RIAA Platinum album for her engineering of AutoAmerican by Blondie. In this episode we discuss: The smell of tubes Leon Russel's studio Surviving as an assistant Working with Mike Chapman Working with Roger Nichols Cancer Working in

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59:50

WCA #258 with Jason Livermore - Selling Beer, Studio...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/11/25

Jason Livermore is a producer/engineer/drummer and co-owner of the Blasting Room Studios located in Fort Collins, Colorado. For more info on Jason visit: https://theblastingroom.com/ In this episode we discuss: Selling Beer Fort Collins Studio Ownership Partnerships Gear Debt Mentors Production Details Points Cross Fit Legalized marijuana 25 Years of Business Links and Show Notes: The Blasting Room: https://theblastingroom.com/ Support WCA - Go Ad Free

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50:05

WCA #257 with Music Expo - Warren Huart, Lenise Bent,...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/11/18

Music Expo San Francisco 2019 took place at the SAE institute in Emeryville, California on November 9th and 10th. It featured a wide array of panels and discussions. The Producers and Engineers panel was the Keynote panel held on the 10th. Enjoy. -Matt For more info on Music Expo: https://musicexpo.co/ In this episode we discuss: Producing Points Survival Mental Health Success Building a career Thinking Globally Persistence Links and Show Notes: Music Expo:

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75:58

WCA #256 with Scott Evans - Quitting his day job,...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/11/11

Scott Evans is an engineer and mixer based in Oakland, California. This is Scott's second appearance on WCA. His first appearance was Episode #010 in 2015. We met at his studio for a great discussion and follow up to our first interview. For more info on Scott visit: http://antisleep.com/ In this episode we discuss: Quitting his day job Traveling to record Being financially conservative Drug money Electrical Audio Mastering Diagnosis Winning A potty Wrestling Mixes Imposter

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54:57

WCA #255 with Steven Gillis - Chicago winters, studio...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/11/04

Steven Gillis is a drummer producer/engineer and mixer working out of Transient Sound, his studio in Chicago that he shares with studio partner Vijay Tellis-Nayak. For more info on Steven visit: https://www.transientsound.com/ In this episode we discuss: Chicago Winters Studio Partnerships Chuck Berry HVAC Systems SSL Myths The last studio he'll ever build Links and Show Notes: Transient Sound on Twitter: @transientmusic Transient Sound on Fcebook

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66:37

WCA #254 with Jonah Strauss - DIY Attitude, The...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/10/28

Jonah Strauss made his first appearance on WCA #016. Since then he's been through some experiences that have changed his perspective and outlook. He's back with a new studio, new approach and primed to serve a community dear to his heart. For more info on Jonah visit: http://www.survivorsound.com/ In this episode we discuss: DIY attitude The Aftermath of Fires Advocacy The Dynamics of East Oakland Serving his community Dealing with Debt Links and Show Notes: Survivor Sound:

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56:35

WCA #253 with Mary Mazurek - Recording live, Knowing...

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2019/10/21

Mary Mazurek is a Grammy-nominated recording engineer, artist, educator, speaker, and consultant. She currently works as a producer/engineer at WFMT in Chicago, teaches as an Adjunct professor at DePaul University as well as an instructor at Columbia College and Illinois Institute of Art. For more info on Mary visit: https://www.marymazurek.com/ In this episode we discuss: Recording live broadcasts Studying under Murray Allen Blatant sexism Knowing your worth Parents with multiple

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66:55

WCA #252 with Dave Hillis - Metal beginnings, Record...

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2019/10/14

Dave Hillis has spent large amounts of time on both sides of the glass as a guitarist, producer, engineer, mixer and writer. He worked alongside famed producer Rick Parasher for several years in Seattle and was the engineer on Pearl Jam's breakthrough album "10". For more info on Dave visit: https://davehillismusic.com/ In this episode we discuss:Brooklyn to SeattleMetal beginningsDIY FocusRecord store educationRick ParasherPearl JamClosing and opening studiosTraditional record makingCommitting

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69:43

WCA #251 with Piper Payne - Infrasonic Sound,...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/10/07

Piper Payne is a mastering engineer who has been a guest on WCA before (See WCA #045). She has been through some business experiences and changes since we last spoke and now has set up a homebase in Nashville but also continues to spend time in Oakland where she still has a facility. She joins me for a discussion of those changes and opportunities post Summer NAMM. Piper has mastered a wide variety of music including nationally renowned artists Third Eye Blind, Madame Gandhi, Geographer,

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51:27

WCA #250 with Vance Powell - Business managers,...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/09/30

Vance Powell is an old friend to Working Class Audio. His first appearance was on episode #007 almost 5 years ago. Vance is a 6 time Grammy Award-winning record producer, engineer, and mixer and has worked with Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, and Martina McBride, among many others. I join Vance at his studio in Nashville, Sputnik Sound for the second interview. We are also joined in the room

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55:07

WCA #249 with Jeff Kolhede- A journey of adapting,...

Working Class Audio ·

2019/09/23

Jeff Kolhede is a Grammy-nominated producer, composer, engineer, and musician. He is currently a staff engineer at 25th Street Recording and is also a house producer, engineer, and mentor at Zoo Labs both located in Oakland, California. Jeff can be heard on film, television, advertisements, and artist projects, including the trailer music for the movie, Moonlight, as a sound-designer, for the Virtual Software Instrument EXHALE, ANALOG STRINGS, and MOVEMENT, by Output. Jeff has performed with such

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