Working Class Audio

Dereck Blackburn is a consultant, recording engineer/producer, and multi-instrumentalist in Bedford, Massachusetts. You can read more about Dereck at http://quiethouserecording.com/ .In this episode, we discuss: MIT Audio Builders Workshop Building Quiethouse Recording Not working too many hours Productivity Tools Dual Electrical Systems Energy Bills Mini Splits Community Participation Mastermind Groups Meditation Links and Show Notes: Quiethouse Recording http://quiethouserecording.com/ Lou Clark http://sonic-space.com/home.html Dereck uses: https://invoiced.com/ Dereck uses: https://fidbak.audio/ Bill Whitlock: http://www.aes.org/aes/bill-whitlock Mini Splits: https://bit.ly/2HC9n53 Facebook News Feed Eradicator: https://bit.ly/37yAMj1 Michael Beinhorn's Book: https://amzn.to/38CCnWe Sylvia's Book: https://amzn.to/2vJlnzm Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/ Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/

Lij Shaw is the host of the podcast Recording Studio Rockstars, producer/engineer and the force behind Save Home Studios.In this episode, we discuss: Saving Home Studios Podcasts Creating Paid Content Nashville Growth The Hay Bale Studio.  Links and Show Notes: Lij's site to save home studios: http://www.savehomestudios.com/ Petition:: https://bit.ly/2w0SpLb Bill BL2019-48: https://bit.ly/31LO1Ma Rockstars of Drums: https://bit.ly/2uCPo3k The Power of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/31FG76I Matt's Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic 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 Important dates regarding the Save Home Studios campaign. February 23, 6-11 pm - Save Home Studios Songs That Wouldn't Exist Without Home Studios public awareness show at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge with Grammy-winning art

WCA #268 with Frank Joly – Live Sound, Simple Plan, Family Grocery, Learning English and Government Funded Recording.Frank Joly is a live and studio engineer from Canada.In this episode, we discuss:TouringLive SoundSimple PlanSongsGovernment Funded RecordingLearning EnglishSelling Gear to RetireBob RockFamily Grocery StoreLinks and Show Notes:Franks Instagram: @frank_jolySimple Plan: https://simpleplan.com/Great Coffee Shop! https://brotcoffee.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicSupport 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/2WmKbFwWorking Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPCredits:Guest: Frank JolyHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #267 with Stephen Marsh – Goat piss to gasoline, Curveballs, Framing, Fuzzy math, Communication, and 911.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 engineerHome studiosKnowing your valueFinancial philosophyProviding maximum valueDiscussing money with clientsLinks and Show Notes:Tools of Titans: https://amzn.to/30Vs5ObMiles Davis & Bill Evans: https://amzn.to/37rSA01Pete Weiss’ studio for sale: http://www.verdantstudio.comStephen’s site: https://www.marshmastering.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicConnect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPCredits:Guest: Stephen MarshHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License La

WCA #266 with NAMM 2020 – Loads of gear, tired feet, great friends, Emily Dolan Davies, Kim Rosen, and Pete Lyman.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: http://www.whitestoneaudio.com/Emily Dolan Davies: http://www.emilydolandavies.com/Pete Lyman: https://www.infrasonicsound.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Kim Rosen, Emily Dolan Davies and Pete LymanHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditi

WCA #265 with Alex Oana – Science Experiments, Imposter Syndrome, Spinach, Exercise, Motivation, Failure, and Audio Test Kitchen.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 SyndromeScience ExperimentsSpinachExerciseMotivationFailureAudio Test KitchenLinks and Show Notes:34 Things: https://bit.ly/35KNg69Audio Test Kitchen: https://www.audiotestkitchen.com/The Power of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/2N1x3TMMatt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Alex OanaHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

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:DiversificationDietOne gig leading to anotherCommercial space benefitsKeeping Clients HappyTeaching AudioDisengaging from Audio ForumsLinks and Show Notes:The Bert Berns Story: https://n.pr/2QUm13XThe Power of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/2N1x3TMJustin’s Site: https://www.mysteryroommastering.comJustin’s other Site: https://www.justincarlperkins.comMatt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Justin PerkinsHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #263 with Jacob Sciba – 99 Cent Pizzas, The IRS, Mailbox Money, Game Planning, and Fear of an Empty Calendar.Jacob Sciba is a producer/engineer/mixer based out of Austin, Texas. In this episode, we discuss:Music Store InfluenceMicrophone Obsession99 Cent PizzasStudying BusinessLow OverheadThe IRSFear of an Empty CalendarGame PlanningPre Production of lifeMailbox MoneyLinks and Show Notes:Music Pro Insurance: https://www.musicproinsurance.com/The Recording Studio Insurance Program: joe_montarello@ajg.comAsana: https://asana.com/Evernote: https://www.evernote.com/Arlyn Studios: https://arlynstudios.com/Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicCredits:Guest: Jacob ScibaHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #262 with Jordan Richter – Going Broke, Burning Out, Keeping Audio Fresh, and Moving into Coding.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:NashvillePortlandBurnoutRecording for joyScarcityBeing a business personGoing brokeJackpot StudiosKeep audio freshIdentityLinks 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: https://bit.ly/2Mi0WicThe Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/Credits:Guest: Jordan RichterHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #261 with Dave Gardner – College Radio, Critical Thinking, Diversity, Power Dynamics, Communication, Compromise, and Context.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 analysisUrban planningCollege RadioGear LustDiminishing FrictionDiversityPower DynamicsCommunication, compromise and context.Links and Show Notes:Matt’s new site: https://www.mattboudreau.com/Sara Carter’s article you must read. https://bit.ly/2Z53HIIMore on Dave: https://www.infrasonicsound.com/daveWCA #199 with Pete Lyman: https://bit.ly/2YOSKLiWCA #251 with Piper Payne: https://bi

WCA #260 with Ben Bernstein – Being a guide, Low friction, Planning, Getting credit, and Being a team player.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 soundDiversificationGetting creditThe role of social mediaSaying yesBeing preparedLive streamingBeing a team playerPlanningThe Profitable Producer CourseLow frictionBeing a guideLinks and Show Notes:Ben’s site: https://www.benbernsteinmusic.com/Profitable Producer Course: https://www.thesixfigurehomestudio.com/ppc-scholarship-wca/Hotjar: https://www.hotjar.com/Credits:Guest: Ben BernsteinHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #259 with Lenise Bent – The smell of tubes, Leon Russel’s studio, Roger Nichols, Mike Chapman, Cancer, Networking and DiversificationLenise 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 tubesLeon Russel’s studioSurviving as an assistantWorking with Mike ChapmanWorking with Roger NicholsCancerWorking in post-productionNetworkingDiversificationLinks and Show Notes:Lenise on Instagram: @lenisebentLenise On Facebook: https://bit.ly/2DDocSZCredits:Guest: Lenise BentHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #258 with Jason Livermore – Selling Beer, Studio Ownership, Production Details, Cross Fit, and Thousand Dollar Vape Machines.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 BeerFort CollinsStudio OwnershipPartnershipsGear DebtMentorsProduction DetailsPointsCross FitLegalized marijuana25 Years of BusinessLinks and Show Notes:The Blasting Room: https://theblastingroom.com/Credits:Guest: Jason LivermoreHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #257 with Music Expo – Warren Huart, Lenise Bent, Michael James, Starita, Emiliano CaballeroMusic 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. -MattFor more info on Music Expo: https://musicexpo.co/In this episode we discuss:ProducingPointsSurvivalMental HealthSuccessBuilding a careerThinking GloballyPersistanceLinks and Show Notes:Music Expo: https://musicexpo.co/sanfranciscoWarren Huart: https://warrenhuart.com/Lenise Bent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenise_BentMichael James: http://michaeljamesproducer.com/Starita: http://www.staritamusic.com/Emiliano Caballero: https://www.emilianocaballero.com/Credits:Guests: Warren Huart, Lenise Bent, Michael James, Starita, Emiliano CaballeroHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: C

WCA #256 with Scott Evans – Quitting his day job, Drug money, Wrestling mixes, Imposter syndrome and being financially conservative.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 jobTraveling to recordBeing financially conservativeDrug moneyElectrical AudioMastering DiagnosisWinning A pottyWrestling MixesImposter SyndromeLinks and Show Notes:Scott’s Site: http://antisleep.com/Credits:Guest: Scott EvansHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #255 with Steven Gillis – Chicago winters, studio partnerships, Chuck Berry, HVAC systems, SSL myths, and the last studio he’ll ever build.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 WintersStudio PartnershipsChuck BerryHVAC SystemsSSL MythsThe last studio he’ll ever buildLinks and Show Notes:Transient Sound on Twitter: @transientmusicTransient Sound on Fcebook: https://www.facebook.com/transientsoundstudioBackblaze: https://bit.ly/2ptMxHJCredits:Guest: Steven GillisHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

WCA #254 with Jonah Strauss – DIY Attitude, The Aftermath of Fires, Advocacy, Dealing with Debt, The Dynamics of East Oakland and Serving his community.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 attitudeThe Aftermath of FiresAdvocacyThe Dynamics of East OaklandServing his communityDealing with DebtLinks and Show Notes:Survivor Sound: http://www.survivorsound.com/Contact Jonah: http://www.survivorsound.com/contactThe Black Puma’s: https://www.theblackpumas.com/Learn about the late great Ed Cherney: http://edcherney.com/Credits:Guest: Jonah StraussHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAd

WCA #253 with Mary Mazurek – Recording live, Knowing your worth, Complicated gigs & Parents with multiple fridge/freezers.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 broadcastsStudying under Murray AllenBlatant sexismKnowing your worthParents with multiple fridge/freezersChicago wintersMental health & stressPlanning for complicated gigsLinks and Show Notes:Support WCA – Go Ad Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/Mary’s Site: https://www.marymazurek.com/Connect with Mary on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/33Q7LxEMore on Murray Allen: https://bit.ly/2pyVeAbThe Presidents Marine Band: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Credits:Guest:&nb

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 tracksMoving back EastLinks and Show Notes:Dave's Site: https://davehillismusic.com/Clive Davis Doc: https://www.netflix.com/title/80190588John Cuniberti: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-005-with-john-cuniberti/Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPCredits:Guest: Dave HillisHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

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, Elettrodomestico (Jane Wiedlin/Go-Go’s), Shamir, Between You & Me, David Messier, and Fritz Montana, as well as Bay Area favorites Kat Robichaud, ANML, Sioux City Kid, The She’s, Emily Afton, Abbot Kinney, Travis Hayes, Kendra McKinley, Van Goat, and Diana Gameros.For Piper's complete history visit: http://www.piperpayne.com/In this episode we discuss:Art and commerce in the Bay AreaJoining Infrasonic Sound.Setting up shop in Nashville.Splitting time between cities.Survivalist mentality.Having a strong legal team.Taking ca