Working Class Audio

Reto Peter is a producer/engineer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Reto has worked with Green Day, Counting Crows, Smash Mouth, Flipsyde and many other artists in his 20 year plus career. He also writes and produces music for television and can be heard on various cable networks and national ad campaigns.In this episode, we discuss: National Service Switzerland Berklee School of Music The Magic of New York Starting Over Green Day Studio Hierarchy Paying Dues 3 Year Patterns Michael Urbano Diversification Frugality Working From Home Saying No Counting Crows Recording Restrictions Studio Community Perseverance Family Redefining Success Links and Show Notes Reto's site: https://smalltunemusic.com/ Blinded by the Light: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blinded_by_the_light_2019 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 & pro

McKay Garner is a producer, engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, he has worked on records for artists such as J Dilla, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mike Shinoda/Linkin Park, Michael Buble, Dead & Company/Mickey Hart, made music in films such as the Transformers movie, in video games, and for television shows such as Total Recall, America’s Next Top Model, Grey’s Anatomy, and many more. He has been fortunate to work as an engineer on projects with amazing producers and engineers such as Rick Rubin, Ariel Rechtshaid, Dana Nielsen, and Ryan Hewitt, among others.After studying music at the University of N.C. School of the Arts, McKay Garner’s career has spanned decades performing in front of countless audiences and creating music in recording studios. McKay is an active member of the Bay Area music scene. As an elected leader volunteer, he served two terms as co-chair of the Producers and Engineers Wing and is an active Board member of the Recording Academy SF Chapter (the Grammys and more), McKay

Heidi Trefethen is a French Hornist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and sought-after sound engineer, Heidi Trefethen shuttles back and forth across continents frequently, in roles both onstage and off. As a hornist, she has performed in numerous ensembles and venues in Italy, the UK, Bosnia, Thailand, Guatemala, Israel Turkey, and the US, including the LA Philharmonic, the JazzUp Festival in Italy, Cleveland's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, San Francisco's Davies Symphony Hall and SFJAZZ's Miner Hall.As a live sound engineer, she has worked with the likes of Shawn Colvin, Meshell N'degeocello, Odetta, Ellis Paul, Joan Baez, Joan Armatrading, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Holly Near, John Stewart of the Kingston Trio, Dar Williams, Al Stewart, Jane Siberry and Lucy Kaplansky, often at the legendary Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, CA. Heidi can be often seen behind the sound boards at SFJAZZ where she was recently recruited as a FOH and A2 engineer. As a recording engineer, she studied at the California Recording Institut

Jessica Paz is a Tony Award-winning Sound Designer for theater, film and music. Most recently, she collaborated with Nevin Steinberg on the sound design for Anaïs Mitchell’s acclaimed production of Hadestown, which earned the duo a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle nomination.On Broadway, Jessica was an Associate Sound Designer on projects including Dear Evan Hansen, Bandstand, Disaster! The Musical; The Assembled Parties (MCC); and Fela!.Other design credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Westside Theater); Kiss My Aztec (Berkeley Rep); Twelfth Night, Othello, Miss You Like Hell, Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and As You Like It (The Public Theater); Burn All Night (A.R.T Oberon Stage); Ugly Lies the Bone (Roundabout); A Sucker EmCee, and The Muscles in Our Toes (LAByrinth); The Kings Whore (Starcatcher Productions); Becoming Dr. Ruth (Westside Theater); Looking for the Pony (Vital Theater Co.); Women Beware Women (Red Bull Theater); STRETCH – A Fantasia (New Georges); Welco

Greg Gordon is a the Founder/Director at PYRAMIND.com, as well as a producer, educator, and entrepreneur. Greg has worked with HTC Vive, Microsoft Studios, Insomniac Games, SONY, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Disney, Blizzard, Zynga, Amazon, Samsung, HP, Nvidia, GoPro, LifeBeam, The Battery SF, Brandcast and many more. His music production credits include Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation), Giorgio Moroder, K Theory, Rain Phutureprimitive, The Bronx, Merl Saunders & Jerry Garcia (The Grateful Dead) and Rocker T & Joan Baez.In this episode, we discuss: Relationships Great Landlords Glee Club Early Days of Internet Audio Game Soundtracks The Letter I The History of Pyramind Downsizing Online Mentorship Links and Show Notes: Pyramind: https://pyramind.com/ Pyramind Studios: https://studios.pyramind.com/ Pyramind Online: https://online.pyramind.com/ Pyramind Records: www.pyramindrecords.com BAVC: https://bavc.org/ GoFundMe for Damion Gallegos: https://www.gofundme.com/f/damion039s-healing-fund WCA

Joe Chiccarelli is a ten-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer/mixer whose credits include such artists as Tori Amos, Beck, U2, The Strokes, The Killers, Elton John, The Shins, The White Stripes, Morrissey, Alanis Morrisette, Jason Mraz, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, The Raconteurs, Cafe Tacuba, and My Morning Jacket. Other projects through his twenty-year career have included music supervision of films such as Suicide Kings and Men with Guns, the TV series Cracker and Robert Altman’s The Gun. Joe is the studio designer for the state-of-the-art Royaltone Recording Studios (now Sphere) in Burbank, CA, and has served as an A&R consultant for several major and independent labels.In this episode, we discuss: Matt & Joe's Connection Frank Zappa Roy Thomas Baker Joe's Approach to Producing Inexperienced Managers Psychology Handling Disagreements Fresh Perspectives Working in Multiple Genres Mix with the Masters Getting the Most Out Of a Budget Learning From Others Sharing Knowledge The Ton

George Vlad is a sound recordist, photographer and expedition leader with a keen interest in wildlife and conservation. George travels extensively and records a variety of sounds, from natural ambiences and wildlife to odd vehicles and vintage aircraft. He also supports a variety of conservation initiatives around the world, either directly, by sharing my work with them or by employing them in my travels. When he's not traveling George works as a sound designer and composer for video games from his studio in Southern England. His audio work is heard by millions of players every month.In this episode, we discuss: Languages Burning Out The Draw of the Outdoors The Listening Experience Travel Ecology The language of Birds Field Recording Technique Trip Planning Man Made Sounds Threat of Extinction Recording Attention Bribes Fear Adventure Fixers Packing Bees Experience vs ROI Sound Libraries Sound Design Game Sound Implementation Links and Show Notes: Make Time Book: https://amzn.to/2ZcIOMb George on YouTube:

Jens Bogren is a Swedish record producer, mixer and recording engineer who has worked Opeth, Sepultura, Katatonia and a long list of many other bands.In this episode, we discuss: Working in Metal Banks Studio Naming Building A New Studio Sports Fishing Motion Sickness Chaos Theory Bogren Digital Trail of Luck Determining What to Charge Managers Psychology of Showreels Psychology of Production Work Leadership Surround Sound Work Links and Show Notes: Bogren Digital: https://bogrendigital.com/ Fascination Street Studios: https://www.fascinationstreet.se/ Jens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensbogren/?hl=en Jens on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbogren?lang=en Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/37ZCHPv 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://am

Ignacio "Nacho" Molino is a five-time Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning Mix Engineer/Producer. He has worked with CJ Ramone from The Ramones, Spice Slawson from Me First and The Gimmie Gimmies, Ruben Blades, Joan Manuel Serrat, and Carlos Vives.In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Panama The Noriega Years Civil War Distance Learning 15 year US immigration process Marriage/Divorce Working in different Genres SNOW!!! Bilingual Advantage Regional Rate Strategies Central America Responsible Grammy Voting  Links and Show Notes: Nacho's Site: https://www.nachomolino.com/ Michael Jordan Documentary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Dance_(TV_series) 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: Nacho Molino Host: M

Cullen Brooks works in television & film as a dialogue editor, re-recording mixer, sound designer, sound editor, Sound Effects Editor, and Sound Mixer.In this episode, we discuss: Transitioning from Music to Film Sound  The Impact of Star Wars & the Matrix Recording Punk bands Learning Film Sound  Jumping in With Both Feet Working Remotely Disruptive Clients New York Michigan Lost Tax Incentives  Division of Labor Terms Business Work Ethic Watching Your Mouth Getting More Work How to Use Social Media Links and Show Notes: Cullen on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cullenbrooks/ Cullen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrooksmixing Cullen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbrooksmixing/ Making Waves Movie: https://amzn.to/2A6Uqb6 The end of Tax credits for Films in Michigan: https://bit.ly/2MG5JK1 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/

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

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.defactoso

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 IssuesBjörgvin 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 SchoolsAudio Issues4 hour Work WeekHelpingTeachingLearningAlternative Studio Income StrategiesCreating online contentBook RecommendationsContent Creation Audio HubLinks 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/2yB7NzSThe 4-Hour Workweek: https://amzn.to/2WJ0RZjYour Move: The Underdog’s Guide to Building Your Business: https://amzn.to/2YOeMA1Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You: https://amzn.to/2WQ63eaCustomer Canvas: https://customercanvas.net/WCA on Instagram: 

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

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/worki

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 M

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

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 McGrawIn 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

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 productio