Working Class Audio

My guest is Songwriter / Engineer / Producer Nikki McGuinness, who runs Creation X Recording based on a farm in Berkshire, England.In this episode, we discuss: Farm Life Building a Studio Contractors Open Recording Spaces Learning to Record The Corporate World Low-Grade Depression Health Issues Thinking on Your Feet Pygmy Goats Loving Life Ladders Creative ventures Choosing Gear Sylvia Massey Matt's Rant: Capturing StoriesLinks and Show Notes Nikki's Studio MX80 Sound Mike Wells on WCA #113 Rob Christensen WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Leave Matt a message. Credits Guest: Nikki McGuinness Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guests today are former WCA guests Heidi Trefethen and Ben Bernstein. Heidi is a French Hornist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and sought-after sound engineer. Ben is a producer, engineer, and mixer based in Oakland, California.In this episode, we discuss: Dolby Atmos Studios Vs. Covid Future Sessions Skywalker Sound Gear Purchases Studio Ownership Breaking Into Matt's House Gear Lending Library Broken Guitars Mountain Music Great Musicians Getting Along Audio Janitors Matt's Rant: Mixing it Up!Links and Show Notes Heidi on WCA #293 Ben On WCA #260 & WCA #055 WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Heidi Trefethen & Ben Bernstein Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 Clutter!Links and Show Notes Wavy Wayne's Site Wavy Wayne on Instagram Label Maker Adobe Scan WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Wavy Wayne Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 Notes solo.to Brad's Site Brad's YouTube Channel Brad on Instagram WCA #360 Bryan Mathison WCA #100 Steven Hart WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Brad Dollar Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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: Another Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes Grace M908 WCA Reverb Shop Perry's Studio The Travoltas Perry on Instagram WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Perry Leenhouts Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 DowntimeLinks and Show Notes Alexs' Studio (The Bridge Sound & Stage) WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Alex Allinson Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #364 with Chris Collier – Fathers Influence, Controlling Your Destiny, Getting Involved, Client Tree Branches, and Realizing Your WorthMy 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 InfluenceHome StudiosGetting Your Name Out ThereIdentity CrisisBeing a HomebodyThe Drive of RecordingJust Doing ItDiscovering Pro ToolsGetting InvolvedControlling Your DestinyRecording Dave Grohl StyleMoving to VegasMick MarsClient Tree BranchesRealizing Your WorthMatt’s Rant: Remembering the Bigger PictureLinks and Show NotesChris on InstagramChris on LinkedinWCA on InstagramConnect with Matt on LinkedinCurrent sponsors & promosCreditsGuest: Chris CollierHost: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 Website Electric Owl Works on Instagram Electric Owl Works on YouTube Electric Owl Works on Facebook Electric Owl Works on Twitter WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Chaz Root Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 RecordingNew StudioCrosstown ConcourseSun StudiosWorkflowSteven DurrWiring30,000 feet Of Audio cableAesthetic Choices15% Red Neck60's and 70's InspirationCustom Headphones SystemHoward Hughes OCDNice But Not Too NiceThe Price of WoodMatt's Rant: Staying PositiveLinks and Show NotesSouthern GroovesWCA on InstagramConnect with Matt on LinkedinCurrent sponsors & promosCreditsGuest: Matt Ross-SpangHost: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 CelebrationLinks and Show Notes Patricks' Site WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Patrick Keane Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 and Show Notes Skyline Studios Site WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Bryan Matheson Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 Rant: ComplacencyLinks and Show Notes Wills' Site Will on Instagram WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Will Yip Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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: CommunicationLinks and Show Notes Robert in Instagram WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Robert Carranza Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes Michael's Site Michaels Label Michael's New Record WCA #125 w/ Michael James WCA #211 w/ Jamison Durr WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Michael James Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 No to GigsLinks and Show Notes acadiarecording.com Todd on Linkedin WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Todd Hutchisen Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

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 FriendsLinks and Show Notes acadiarecording.com jasonphelpsmusic.com WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Jason Phelps Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

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 People Whitesnake Imirage Studios Teaching 80 Hour Weeks Lessons for Students Matt's Rant: Inspiration from Other ThingsLinks and Show Notes Tom's Site Tom at UNR Mike Blodgett WCA #348 WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Tom Gordon Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

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 CommittingLinks and Show Notes Matt Qualls on Instagram WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Matt Qualls Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

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 ThoughtsLinks and Show Notes Sean's Site Sean on Instagram Doug McBride  Justin Perkins  Ken Sluiter Brad Wood Butch Vig WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Sean O'Keefe Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab

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 Rant: Staying OrganizedLinks and Show Notes Travis's Site ProGressions Podcast Travis on Instagram WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Travis Ference Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith Additional Music: The License Lab