Working Class Audio

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer, engineer, session guitarist, and mixer David Kalmusky who has worked with Shawn Mendes, Carrie Underwood, Mötley Crue, Keith Urban, and Journey. In this episode, we discussStratford, OntarioThe BandThe Rebels/The HawksAcid Dropping HippiesDrum Lessons with Levon HelmGuitar Lessons with John TillFamily FriendsAddiction StudiosCareer Growth in CanadaFirst Nashville SessionInternational ConduitsSwinging the Bat EverydayFocus on the Body of WorkOvernetworkingMistakes Experimenting on Your Own TimeUnderground Echo ChamberBuilding a WorkshopAdvocating For YourselfSocial Media RestraintDivision in the StudioEducation Matt's Rant: Rewriting Our Code From The GroundupLinks and Show NotesDave's studioDave's SiteDave on InstagramCreditsGuest: David KalmuskyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer Todd Burke, who has worked with Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, The Kooks, Belle and Sebastian, M83, and Fitz and the Tantrums.In this episode, we discussOne-Stoplight TownsColoradoArizonaCaliforniaConservatory of Arts and SciencesGrandmaster StudiosCocaine TraffickingSylvia MasseySleeping on a GoboBen HarperThe Right Questions at The Right TimeThe Social Aspect of RecordingPracticing on DowntimeFiguring Out Your RateAll About RelationshipsRecord BetterTony HofferAffordable Tracking NeedsEnhanced Zoom CallsHuman InteractionMatt's Rant: Working RemotelyLinks and Show NotesTodd's SiteTodd on InstagramTodd on TikTokRecord BetterRecord Better on InstagramCreditsGuest: Todd BurkeHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guests today are mastering engineers Katie Tavini and Stephen Kerrison, 2/3rds of the virtual mastering facility/collective, Weird Jungle. In this episode, we discussRunning a Virtual Mastering FacilitySocial Media PreferencesQuitting Archiving JobImposter SyndromeHandling Attended SessionsLiverpool Music SceneJuggling CalendarsLove of MusicSharing KnowledgeThe Right ReasonsRatesMatt's Rant: EnvelopingLinks and Show NotesWeird Jungle SiteKatie's SiteStephen's SiteKatie on InstagramStephen on InstagramWeird Jungle on InstagramMatt's Biz Bank SuggestionCreditsGuest: Katie Tavini & Stephen KerrisonHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is a Sound Designer / Re-recording Mixer and founder of This Is Sound Design in Burbank, California. Nathan's credits include Joyland - Cannes Jury Prize, Academy Awards, I Love My Dad - SXSW Jury & Audience Award, The Voyeurs - Amazon Studios United Skates - HBO, Academy Awards Short List Searching - Sony, Sundance.In this episode, we discussGrowing up on a FarmScoutingTheaterSinging in BandsTechnology ExposureSound Design for TheaterSaint LouisCal ArtsSurvivalWalt DisneyThe Wild WestComing to CaliforniaBuilding StudiosMaking Your Own WayThe Film IndustryAnalog vs. Digital ProductionStudio ConsolidationNPR and MarketplaceMixing EfficiencyBootstrappingLeasing to Own GearIndie Film Staying NimbleFinancial Track RecordMatt's Rant: DetoursLinks and Show NotesNathan's SiteNathan on InstagramQuickbooks OnlineSmall Biz HelpCreditsGuest: Nathan RuyleHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer:

My guest today is Engineer/Mixer James "Fluff" Harley, who has worked with KoRn, Prince, and Yumi Matsutoya. In this episode, we discussThe Origin of FluffHockeytown USACar AccidentRecording SchoolFear of the UnknownCraving KnowledgeCrazy SynchronizingOperating at a Top LevelTough SkinBeing a FacilitatorMagic in The BoothTaking a Year OffMoving to LAAudio Test KitchenLos AngelesSurviving the Prince BootcampMaking a LivingThe Stress of the Music BizGetting up at 5 AMFiguring Out What to be PaidWorking with KornMatt's Rant: Making Lists!Links and Show NotesJames on InstagramBryan Cook EpisodeAlex Oana EpisodeChuck Zwicky Episode #1Chuck Zwicky Episode #2Chris Collier EpisodeNick Raskulinecz EpisodeDan Korneff PluginsCreditsGuest: James "Fluff" HarleyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

Engineer, theatrical sound designer, and editor of WCA Anne-Marie Pleau joins Matt to discuss the impact that particular WCA guests have had on each of them.In this episode, we discussMichael BrauerJessica ThompsonGeorge VladField RecordingBacking Up and ArchivingThe Emotion of A MixBrian CharlesSaving Masters from a FireTchad BlakeLeslie Braithwaite Staying Steps AheadThe Cup TestSara Carter Getting into audio as an adultBryan MathesonDan JohnsonWorking Your Say Up The LadderSurvivalAndrew Scheps Steve AlbiniPiper PayneLeslie Braithwaite Matt's Rant: Dealing with BurnoutLinks and Show NotesMichael Brauer #319George Vlad #289Jessica Thompson #080Jessica Thompson #338Steve Albini #164Piper Payne #045Piper Payne #251Brian Charles #376Tchad Blake #200Andrew Scheps #009Andrew Scheps #300Sara Carter #194Sara Carter #382Bryan Matheson #380Dan Johnson #405CreditsGuest: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Matt BoudreauWCA Th

My guest is Engineer and studio owner Roy Silverstein who has worked with Stephen El Rey, The Verigolds, The Finches, Matelotage, and Blue Largo. Roy owns Rarefied Recording in San Diego.In this episode, we discussEvanston, IllinoisThe House PianoPlaying GuitarUniversity of MiamiWorking for QualcommMoonlighting as a Recording EngineerBurning Out on the Corporate LifeWorking with Wes LachotBuilding a StudioGolden HandcuffsTaking a PaycutNo RegretsLooking AheadNeve GenesysMarketing His StudioWorking with InternsMatt's Rant: Doing It YourselfLinks and Show NotesRoy's siteRoy on InstagramMckay Garner on WCABryan Matheson on WCAMicrophone PartsRedcoDIY REAcoustimacATS AcousticsDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Roy SilversteinHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Nominated Mixer/Engineer/Producer Justin Cortelyou, who has worked with Paul McCartney, Hollywood Vampires, Taylor Swift, Andrea Bocelli, Phish, The Darkness, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan. In this episode, we discussGreensburg, PAPlaying TromboneYouth OrchestraIbanez GuitarsShred MetalMTSUHow to Be a Good AssistantMr. MiyagiChuck AinlayRadarSoundstageMike ShipleyMoving to LAThe Mutt Lang Editing StyleSurviving 2007The WallBob EzrinQuitting BobSoultrain Sound StudiosFamily TimeMeditationMatt's Rant: Using a Financial AdvisorLinks and Show NotesJustin's SiteJustin's Studio Instagram for JustinDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Justin CortelyouHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Producer / Engineer / Mixer Maryam Qudus who has worked with Spellling, Toro y Moi, Sad13, Tune-Yards, and Zelma Stone. Maryam also writes, records, and produces music for her solo project Spacemoth and composes music for film on top of all that! In this episode, we discuss:Growing up in the Bay AreaParents from Afghanistan Days in the Family RestaurantThe Role of LanguagePursuing MusicStacking The CheeseSinging on The CountertopRecording at Tiny TelephoneTeachingTransitioning to RecordingSo Much CoffeeWomen's Audio MissionSurvivingThe Joy of RecordingThe Role of Recording in MarriageSpacemothMatt's Rant: The Complexities of Selling GearLinks and Show NotesMaryam's SiteBeau Sorenson (Maryam's Husband) on WCAWomen's Audio MissionJohn Vanderslice on WCAThe Pellici Brothers on WCADownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Maryam QudusHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell An

My guest is Grammy Nominated mixer, engineer, and producer Joe Carrell who has worked with Walt Disney, Chase Goehring, Jane Monheit, Birdland Jazz Club, Linda Lavin, and George Jones. Joe has had 11 Grammy Nominations and mixed/recorded 33 number ones in multiple genres. In this episode, we discuss:Branson, MissouriTreasure Ilse StudiosSouthern IllinoisEarly Music LessonsCheap Trick School BandPursuing Studio DrummingJeff PorcaroRecording DrumsThe Other Side of The GlassOwen & Bobby BradlyBeing Allowed to FailIn The Hot SeatLeaving the NestMoving to NashvilleFamily of FourBeing on the Cusp of ChangeWayne HahnRelationshipsNever Discuss Questionable ThingsBeing Professional & NeutralKeeping Your Mouth ShutBeing Team PlayerBeing The Bright SpotAttention to DetailHelping People Have a Good TimeFinancial StrategySaying No To WorkMatt's Rant: One Mic RecordingLinks and Show NotesOneMic SeriesJoe's SiteDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Joe CarrellHost: Matt Boudreau

My guest is Audio Archivist Dan Johnson, who owns and runs Audio Archiving Services. Dan has worked with several well-known artists, including KISS, Jackson Browne, Jimi Hendrix Estate, WAR, TOOL, Duff McKagan, Aimee Man, Tommy Boy Records, Trust Records, Ansonia Records, Now-Again Records, Light In The Attic Records, ORG Records, Warner Bros, Universal, and Sony. In this episode, we discuss:Rural UpbringingForeigner's "Hot Blooded"Recording the RadioPlaying in BandsMedical Records WorkFailed A&M InternshipPoor BradWorking at Ocean WayFriends with the Tech StaffSurviving as a RunnerThomas Maps and PagersNo Guns at Capital Burning OutCleaning Rat TrapsWorking for IkeaLiving in a ClosetThe Benefits of CapitalGoing IndependentAudio ArchivingIt's All About FriendshipsTape Triage70 Hours a WeekTape Machine ScarcityNoahs Ark of Tape MachinesUnited ArchivingNot Cutting CornersSolving Archiving PuzzlesRogue Tape MachinesRod Stewart FartingKnocking Michael Jackson DownMatt's Rant: Appreciating Our ToolsL

My guest is Recording Engineer, Producer, and Trombonist, Chris Clark. Chris works with artists such as Jack Sutte, Thomas Circle Singers, Jonathan Bisesi, and The Lantana Trio on the recording side of things, but he also plays Trombone in The President's Own Marine Band. In this episode, we discuss:Growing Up in Commerce, TexasPlaying TromboneListening to Dad's Vinyl CollectionFamily Listening to Orchestral MusicHiring an Outside TeacherThe Draw of Classical MusicDad's Return to MusicThe Perfect Guilt TripCurtis Institute of MusicBlind AuditionsActive Duty Marine The President's Own Marine BandJumping Into RecordingCreating a Production CompanyClassical RecordingGear Used on RemotesPlanning for Second CareerAccepting Video Working With Great MusiciansSource to Destination EditingInsuranceTime ManagementMatt's Rant: Whatever WorksLinks and Show NotesChris's SiteInsurance We Talked About CNAValor Brass album on Apple of Spotify: Rachel Alina (teaches at Berklee)Curtis Institute of MusicDown

My guest is Catherine Vericolli, the Chief Transfer Engineer & Archive manager for Infrasonic Mastering. Catherine works on projects for Third Man, ORG Music, Oh Boy! Records, and Sun Records. This is Catherine's second appearance on the show. She originally appeared on WCA #035 in 2015.In this episode, we discuss:Changing Audio CareersMoving to NashvilleMoving Two StudiosSelling Her HouseGetting Into ArchivingThe Economics of ArchivingNashville Recording PracticesAcademia Shifting MindsetGetting SettledLearning on The FlyComparing Stress in Audio JobsPlay and Pray90's Digital FormatsWorld War 2 and TapeArchivists AnonymousProsumer AudioATMOSMONOWill The Transfer Work Runout?The Dixie CupsMatt's Rant: Let's Read a Letter Links and Show NotesTransfers and Archival at Infrasonic JRF MagneticsThe Dixie Cups "Chapel of Love"Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Catherine VericolliHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer and engineer Arne Frager. Arne is known for his run as owner/operator of The Plant Studios in Sausalito and his work with Paul McCartney, Prince, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Santana, Dolly Parton, and Clare Fischer. In this episode, we discuss:Growing up in ClevelandLifetime musicianSelling computer systemsFinding a path to recordingRecording in the 70sSpectrum on the beachHaving no fallback, so you have to succeedRay Brown Sony Digital 2 TrackGeorge Winston Eric Prestidge Learning to survive Mars StudiosAlmost arrested for picking up gearThe best gig I never didAl Schmitt The story of The PlantThe Plant in the 90sThe dark timesSeeing mistakes from the pastLawsuits against home studiosLessons for aspiring studio ownersMatt's Rant: Book RecommendationsLinks and Show NotesThe Plant StudiosFranki Jupiter - Piece of MeDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Arne FragerHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Wallace. This is Matt's second appearance on the show, originally appearing on WCA #046. He has worked with Faith No More, Maroon 5, O.A.R., Dio, Tank and The Bangas, Replacements, Eric Gales, 3 Doors Down, Andy Grammer, Blackberry Smoke, Ludo, Train, Blues Traveler, Satchel, Mushroomhead, and I Prevail.In this episode, we discuss:Status since the last episodeDifficulties in the industryChallenges with ATMOS Legacy MixATMOS and Apple, WTF?Crushing it with ATMOSSmart SpeakersMoving Towards the FutureWhat kept you in the business?If you build it, they will comeKeeping low overheadMusician first, construction secondImportance of Alternative IncomeStaying Visible in the business"Prodixing"Band performance qualityProTools - No need for those pesky chopsStudio Deluxe Vibe is more important than gearStudio space influences performanceLeaving the Bay AreaLA is the best place to make a recordMatt's Rant: Managing Your MoneyLinks and Show NotesMatt's si

My guest is Grammy-Winning Remote Recording Engineer David Hewitt. David has worked with many artists, including, The Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Miles Davis, Neil Young, The Who, Pavarotti, Simon and Garfunkel, Live Aid, Allman Brothers, Newport Jazz Festival, Aretha Franklin, Hall & Oates Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, and George Benson.David is also the father of former WCA guest and friend of the show, Ryann Hewitt. In this episode, we discuss:Upbringing in MontanaEarly Music Exposure as a Military BratTravel As a Way of LifeFirst Career in Car RacingStruggling guitarist to punching the record buttonFirst Recording Job at Regent Sound StudiosAdventure with Record Plant NY Mahavishnu Orchestra King Biscuit Flower Hour Just Making Shit WorkRecording Aerosmith in the Dallas summer heatRemote Recording RatesMaking a LivingConcert for NY after 9/11David Bowie America Remote recording vs. Studio recordingOn the Road Book Keeping the truck secure during a sho

Part 2 of my interview with Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim. In this episode, we discuss:Parting Ways with Rick RubinStellastarr Role with Rick vs. EngineersDry vs. WetMix ShootoutsImportance of Artist FeedbackEvolving the CraftKeeping a Good VibeDealing with Varying PersonalitiesCommunication with Bands Mix Note EtiquetteMix AdjectivesThe Journey of Creating a StudioDeciding on ATMOSDoing ATMOS That Makes SenseMoney and EngineeringPriorities on What You Really NeedGear Should Be used, Not Just DisplayedWork-Life BalanceOnly as Good as Your Last CreditMatt's Rant: Inspiration from Outside the Audio WorldLinks and Show NotesDave's SiteDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProILM DocumentaryMasterclassHow I Built This PodcastCreditsGuest: Dave SchiffmanHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt Boudreau

My guest is Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim.In this episode, we discuss:Giving Up PianoDad's Love of Big Band/Yacht RockPlaying TrumpetMarching BandNot Being Tall Enough To RecordFollowing Credits on AlbumsMaking Tape CopiesChicken and Egg IssuesMoving Up the Studio LadderSurviving on Tuna Fish Sandwiches"Smoking Section" of PlanesWorking at Ocean WayMoving to LA from NYWorking with Rick RubinRed Hot Chili PeppersLessons from Rick RubinEast Coast HonestyThe Land of YesMatt's Rant: Who are We Spending Time With?Links and Show NotesDave's SiteDave on InstagramDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Dave SchiffmanHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Nominated Mixing engineer Bryan Cook who has worked with U2, One Republic, Jeff Goldblum, and Switchfoot. In this episode, we discuss:Early life in PhillyStudios - A thing that people didLove for Jazz SaxophoneRecording as an exit strategyBluejay InternshipChillin with Tom DowdRyan Hewitt Deciding on a move to LALanding at A&M StudiosMoving up in the industryProfessionalism - Egos working togetherMoving up the engineering ladderSensing upcoming burnoutMichael Andrews Nobody likes the bad vibe guyWalk Hard Transitioning to flying soloOne RepublicHow artists find an engineerU2 projectPush them into the poolMixing from homeHow to do pricing?Handling disappointmentEase with setupBounce Factory Doing non-music thingsMatt's Rant: Audio File ManagementLinks and Show NotesBryan's SiteDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Bryan CookHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA The

My guest is Los Angeles-based mastering engineer Nick Townsend. Nick loves cutting Lacquers and has worked on releases by Cheap Trick, Weezer, Iron Maiden, Bad Religion, Garbage, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Grimes, and more. Nick works at Infrasonic Sound.In this episode, we discuss:Musical HouseholdStoner Rock UncleDrums at Grandmas HousePunk Rock BandsCatching the Recording BugCommunity College Recording ProgramPete LymanMechanical Side of the BrainFishingClay ShootingOutdoors ActivitiesInterningCutting LacquersCutter HeadsFreelance MasteringInfrasonicApollo Lacquers FireMatt's Rant: Audio DegreesLinks and Show NotesInfrasonic SoundWCA #306 with Dan BaccigalupiWCA #261 with Dave Gardner WCA #199 with Pete LymanWCA #251 with Piper PayneDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Nick TownsendHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith