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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Aug 2, 2021 · 53 min
WCA #346 with Dante Fumo - Post Production, Immersive Audio, Recording for 6 Packs, Finding Work, and The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Today's guest today is sound designer, mixer, composer, and writer Dante Fumo. Dante started recording indie bands in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has since branched out into sound design for film and games and relocating to Minnesota. In this episode, we discuss: Copywriting Prog Rock Audio School Recording for 6 Packs Basement Studios Day Jobs Freelance Writing Building a Studio Working From Home Post Production Game Sound Immersive Audio Selling Gear Lower Overhead Studio Identity The Sunk Cost Fallacy Finding Work Volunteering Local Work Opportunities Slack Channels Hobby vs. Profession Finances Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes Dante's Site Dante on Instagram Dante on Twitter Sound Anchor DAW stand WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Dante Fumo 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
Jul 26, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
WCA #345 with Chuck Zwicky - Collaboration, Analogies, Deterministic Latency, Social Media, and Flowers Next To Your Name
Today's guest is producer, engineer, mixer Chuck Zwicky, making a return appearance on WCA. Chuck has worked with Prince, Soul Asylum, The Rembrandts, Mandy Moore, and many others. In this episode, we discuss: Collaboration Social Media COVID Money Survival Analogies Prince Nostalgia AI Radio Flowers Next To Your Name 1000 Sheets of Paper Deterministic Latency Outboard Gear Matt's Rant: My Favorite Hobby Links and Show Notes Chucks Website Chucks First Interview on WCA George Vlad Interview SonoBus that Chuck mentioned Facebook Feed Eradicator Matt mentioned WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits Guest: Chuck Zwicky 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
Jul 19, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
WCA #344 with Tim Palmer - Treating People Well, Remote Clients, Comfort Zones, and Prodixing (Production + Mixing)
Today's guest is producer, engineer, mixer, Tim Palmer known for his work with Pearl Jam, U2, Cutting Crew, Tears for Fears, and many more. This is Tim's second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss: Key to Repeat Clients Treating People Well Humanizing Revisions "Prodixing" (Producing + Mixing) Remote Clients Past vs. Present State of Songwriting Mutt Lang Handling Compromise Studio Building Hearing Safety Rethinking Gear Music Cares Black Fret Pricing U2 Comfort zones Matt's Rant: Thinking and Working GloballyLinks and Show Notes Tim's Site: https://timpalmer.com/ Black Fret: https://www.blackfret.org/ Music Cares: https://www.grammy.com/musicares Tim's First Interview on WCA: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-025-with-tim-palmer/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits Guest: Tim Palmer 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
Jul 12, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
WCA #343 with Tanner Campbell- Holding Court, Pound Puppies, Quality of Character, Imposter Syndrome, and Audio Dramas
My guest today is podcast engineer, content producer, and thought leader Tanner Campbell. In this episode, we discuss: Pound Puppies Holding Court IT Influence Podcasts Marijuana Legalization Colorado Podcast Audio Quality Imposter Syndrome Portland, Maine ATM Studio Joanne Fabrics Podcast Studio Corporate Clients Joan London Marketing Locally Quality of Character Surviving COVID Bankruptcy Discussions Binaural Audio Spotify Q-code Audio Dramas Matt's Rant: Random Thoughts Links and Show Notes Tanner's Studio: https://guthtaigh.com/ Tanner's Site: https://www.tannerhelps.com/ Tanner's Blog: https://blog.tannerhelps.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits Guest: Tanner Campbell 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
Jul 5, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
WCA #342 with Steve Sykes - Jazz in Philadelphia, The Guys in the White Coats, The Other Side of The Glass, Miami Vice, and The Deli Accident.
My guest today is producer/engineer/mixer, Steve Sykes. Steve has worked with Stanley Clark, Al Jarreau, Smokey Robinson, Enrique Iglesias, and many more. He talks to us from his studio in Los Angeles. In this episode, we discuss: Jazz in Philadelphia 10th-Grade Education Lunch in Denver Homelessness The Guys in the White Coats The Deli Accident Payphone Gig Offer Learning Drums Day Labor Jobs Recording Mike Chapman Al Schmitt Bill Smith Steve Genewick Pete Doell Miami Vice Syncing Always Be in Record Musician Engineers Work-Life Balance Matts' Rant: Reclaimed Wood Walls Links and Show Notes Steve's Site: https://www.stevesykes.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits Guest: Steve Sykes 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
Jun 28, 2021 · 55 min
WCA #341 with Cynthia Daniels - Paying Dues, Proper Training, East Hampton, and The Downton Abbey Effect
My guest today is Grammy and Emmy award-winning producer/engineer Cynthia Daniels. Cynthia has worked with an incredible amount of talented ed people from the worlds of music, Broadway, television, radio, and film. In this episode, we discuss: Stamford, Connecticut Early Influence of Audio Equipment Not The Chick on The Couch Al Grundy Institute of Audio Research Paying Dues Boot Camp of Audio Weeding People Out Proper Training Phil Ramone Inspiring Talent Headphone Mixes Talking With Other Engineers Timing Know Your Worth Downton Abbey Psychedelic Spinning Wheel of Doom Hamptons Studio John Storyk Covid Protocols Lockouts Alec Baldwin Matt's Rant: More Dolby Atmos Links and Show Notes Cynthia's Studio: http://monkmusicstudios.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits Guest: Cynthia Daniels 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
Jun 22, 2021 · 58 min
WCA #340 with Collin Dupuis - Mid-West Work Ethic, Growing up In Michigan, The Learning Process, and Moving to Nashville
Today's guest is Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Collin Dupuis who has worked with many artists, including Lana Del Ray, Cage The Elephant, and the Black Keys. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up In Michigan Norman Druce Glenn Brown Productions Impedance The Learning Process Detroit, MI Nashville, TN Al Sutton Wiring and Tech Work Working Late Hours Vintage King Working in Italy Cost of Living in Michigan Mid-West Work Ethic Motown Dan Auerbach Moving to Nashville Getting Replaced Loyalty Engineer Roles Links and Show Notes Collin's Site: www.collindupuis.com Collin on Instagram: @collin_dupuis_mixer/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits Guest: Collin Dupuis 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
Jun 14, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
WCA #339 with Sean Mclaughlin - Studio Marriages, Pushing the Envelope, Nashville vs. Boston, and Mini Split AC Units
Today's guest is producer, engineer, mixer, and assistant professor at Berklee school of music, Sean McLaughlin. Sean has worked with notable producers Andy Johns, Jimbo Barton, Carmen Rizzo, and artists Rush, Elliott Smith, Marilyn Manson, Death Row Records, and many others. This is Sean's second appearance on the show, with his first being on WCA #037. In this episode, we discuss: Zoom Teaching Renting Studio Space Mini Split AC Units Studio Marriages Great Landlords Thought Leaders Template Mixing Billy Decker Taking the Clients Temperature Nashville vs. Boston Audio Student Observations Berklee Staff Kaizen The Myth of Sisyphus Perfection Pushing the Envelope Screwing Up Star Wars Links and Show Notes Sean's Studio Site: https://www.37ft.com/ Sean's Site: http://theseanmclaughlin.com/ Sean's Previous Episode: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-037-with-sean-mclaughlin/ Dolby Link: https://bit.ly/35j8gmY Dolby Surround Panner: https://bit.ly/3vjScfi WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits Guest: Sean McLaughlin 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
Jun 7, 2021 · 58 min
WCA #338 with Jessica Thompson - Backup Strategies, File Management, Spending Money To Make Money, and Silver Linings
My guest today is GRAMMY-nominated mastering and restoration engineer, audio preservationist, and educator Jessica Thompson. Jessica originally appeared on WCA in episode #080, and I'm thrilled to have her back on the show to talk about backup strategies for audio, restoration, some gear talk, and changes in her new studio she is planning at her house. In this episode, we discuss: Admin Work Archiving Formats File Management Backup Strategies Working From Home Data Tape Restore DAT Tapes Modular Digital Multitracks COVID Work Challenges Silver Linings Building A Home Studio The John Cuniberti ATR Spending Money To Make Money Gear Backup Buddies Zynaptic Bettermaker EQ Weiss Mastering Turntables Audeze Headphones Future Formats Links and Show Notes Jessica's Site: https://www.jessicathompsonaudio.com/ Jessica on Instagram: @jathompso/ Jessica's Previous Episode: WCA #080 WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits Guest: Jessica Thompson 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
May 31, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
WCA #337 with Peter Claes - Live Sound, YouTube, Sharing Knowledge, and The Family Music Shop
My guest today is live sound mixer, audio coach, and noise abatement consultant Peter Claes, who lives in Hasselt, Belgium. Peter has a great Youtube channel that I watch called Masterclaes (spelled with his last name in mind ) Master Claes, and I enjoy his approach to teaching and sharing knowledge. After connecting on Linkedin, we made arrangements to join me to share his experience working in live sound with bands such as Simple Monds, The Human League, and Arsenal. In this episode, we discuss: Hasselt, Belgium Family Music Shop Music School Live Sound Reading Music Using Studio Gear Live Playing In Bands Mentors Climbing The Live Sound Ladder Working With Others Making A Living Business Outlook Challenges Striving For Perfection Working With Musicians Coaching Sharing Knowledge Masterclaes The Critics Ambition vs. Work/Life Post COVID Work Matt's Rant: Exploration Links and Show Notes Peter's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterclaesBE Peter's Site: https://www.varisound.be/ MasterClaes: https://masterclaes.be/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits: Guest: Peter Claes 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
May 24, 2021 · 42 min
WCA #336 with Val Garay - Making Hits, Teaching Others, Coaching Assistants, and The Stanford School of Medicine
My guest today is producer, engineer, mixer Val Garay. Val has had an incredible career working with Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Kenny Rogers, Ringo Starr, Bonnie Raitt, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, Pablo Cruise, Queensrÿche, Santana, and many others. Val has garnered 5 Grammy wins, over 100 gold and platinum records, an Emmy nomination, and over 125 million worldwide record sales. In 1982, he shared a Grammy Award for Record of the Year with Kim Carnes for the iconic song, "Bette Davis Eyes." We catch up with Val at his home in Los Angeles. In this episode, we discuss: Vals Dad Frank Fillipetti Stanford School of Medicine Songwriting Lou Adler Dave Hassinger Studio Work Bill Schnee Dissecting Mixes Making Hits Teaching Others Niko Bolas Royalties Business Choosing Representation Working with Avid Coaching Assistants Do-overs Work-Life Balance Matt's Rant: Getting Back Out in Person! Links and Show Notes Val's Site: http://www.valgaray.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits: Guest: Val Garay 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
May 17, 2021 · 58 min
WCA #335 with Dan Alexander - Vintage Recording Gear, Guitars, Radical Parents, Bill Putnam, and The Drain of The Studio Business
My guest today is engineer, former studio owner, author, and vintage gear dealer, Dan Alexander. Dan was a fixture of the Bay Area recording scene in San Francisco for many years. He ran the same studio space I did, the former Coast Recorders building on Mission Street in San Francisco as well as Coast on Harrison. He’s spent many years of his life buying and selling vintage guitars and vintage recording equipment which we will talk about. He’s got a new book out called “Dan Alexander Audio: A Vintage Odyssey" He talk s to us from his home in Los Angeles. In this episode, we discuss: Radical Parents House UnAmerican Activities Committee The Rockets Eddie Money Bay Area Music Selling Guitars Grocery Store Studio Vintage Recording Gear Wheeling and Dealing Hyde Street Studios Coast Recorders Coast on Harrison Bill Putnam The Drain of The Studio Business Getting Evicted Divorce Rising Gear Prices Gear Clones Matt's Rant: Getting out of the Chair! Links and Show Notes Dan's Site: https://danalexanderaudio.com/ Dan's Book: Dan Alexander Audio: A Vintage Odyssey WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits: Guest: Dan Alexander 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
May 10, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
WCA #334 with Jack Rubinacci - Dealing with Tinnitus, Working with Tchad Blake, iPad Production, and Sleeping By The Hotel Piano
My guest today is musician, songwriter, author, and producer, Jack Rubinacci. Born in Rome, raised in the UK, and now residing in Norway. Jack has been through the music industry on both sides of the glass including recorded his debut release with Tchad Blake Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, he’s sold produced and mixed his own releases, he’s opened for Joe Cocker, Lionel Richie, and Arcade Fire to name a few. Like many in the industry, Jack suffers from Tinnitus. He’s written two books on the topic and it is the focus of our conversation in today's episode. Jack came as a referral from our good friend and studio rat James Ivey. I felt it was important to have Jack on to discuss this topic of tinnitus since many people don’t. In this episode, we discuss: Tinnitus Monitoring low Earplugs Meeting Dad at 10 Sleeping By The Hotel Piano Tchad Blake Sympathetic Producers IPad Production Dealing with Tinnitus Getting inside the Song Ear Nose and Throat Prepping Your Ears for Sonic Assault Tools to Counteract Tinnitus Sound Therapy Matt's Rant: The Great Al Schmitt Links and Show Notes Jacks tinnitus website www.helpmytinnitus.com Overcoming Tinnitus. 12 Tools That Helped Me Overcome Tinnitus A Musician With Tinnitus: 14 Tools That Help Me Perform And Cope With Tinnitus Jack's Instagram Jack on Spotify Jack's Site: http://www.jackrubinacci.com Jack on Youtube Journey of Sound to the Brain WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits: Guest: Jack Rubinacci 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
May 3, 2021 · 53 min
WCA #333 with Alex Crescioni - Doom Metal, Peter & The Wolf, Bad Intern Experiences, and Garage Sale Four-Tracks
My guest today is producer, engineer, mixer Alex Crescioni. Alex is based in Los Angeles at his studio Stygian Sound, located in the legendary Sound City studio complex. He works with a wide variety of rock & metal bands on Nuclear Blast Records, Napalm Records, Wind-Up Records, Craft Recordings, Cleopatra Records, Metal Assault Records, Steamhammer Records, Sliptrick Records, EMP Label Group, Gore House Productions, Frontiers Records, Danse Macabre Records, and Minotauro Records. I've followed Alex's career for a long time and am happy he's here to join me for a chat. Alex Crescioni, coming up here on The Working Class Audio Podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Mothers Musical influence The Suzuki Method Musicians Institute Peter and the wolf Garage Sale Four-Track Home base Wanting To Give Up Bad Intern Experiences Sound City LA Studio Complexes Getting Work Client Vetting Process Rates Mentors Guitar Pedals Doom metal Matt Wallace Tim Palmer Chris Collier Assistants Struggling Financial Awakening Matt's Rant: Sharing Your Knowledge Links and Show Notes Alex's Site: https://www.alexcrescioni.com/ Alex on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcrescioni/ Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexcrescioni/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits: Guest: Alex Crescioni 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
Apr 26, 2021 · 56 min
WCA #332 with Frank Filipetti - METAlliance, Physics to Music, Starting Late, Sticking With It, and Right Track Recording
My guest today is Frank Filipetti, a producer, engineer, mixer, and a seven-time Grammy winner. Frank has worked with many artists, including Foreigner, KISS, Carly Simon, The Bangles, Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Elton John, Rod Stewart, and Paul McCartney, to name a few. Frank talks to us from his home in Connecticut about his journey, which I think you'll enjoy very much. In this episode, we discuss: Parental Impact Grammar School Band Physics to Music Losing Record Deals Transition to Recording at 30 Right Track Recording Peter Asher Niko Bolas Val Garay METAlliance Starting Late Survival Alan Myerson Dealing with Doubt Sticking With It Assessing Career Learning Everyday Studio in Connecticut Living Outside of Recording Hubs Finances Matt's Rant: Protecting your Ears! Links and Show Notes Frank's site: http://frankfilipetti.com/bio/ METAlliance: https://www.metalliance.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/ Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw Credits: Guest: Frank Filipetti 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
Apr 19, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
WCA #331 with Michael Castañeda - Tape Syncs, Podcasts, Network of Friends, West Covina, and Getting Super Lucky
My guest today is Michael Castañeda, who is an audio engineer who does location recordings, post-production, producing, and consultation for podcasts. In this episode, we discuss: West Covina Tape Syncs Covid Audio Practices Cassettes Drum & Bugle Corps. School Band Citrus Community College UC San Diego Sending Resumes Craigslist Illness Reality Show Gigs The Grind of TV Recording School Bands Getting Super Lucky The Gift of Audio Gear Live Sound Podcast Work Network of Friends Enjoying Gigs New York Times Podcast Producing Learning in the Field Linkedin Matt's Rant: Banking Locally Links and Show Notes Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plasticaudio Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/plasticaudio WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio 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: Michael Castañeda Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab
Apr 12, 2021 · 54 min
WCA #330 with Bill Schnee - Love of Radio, Grammy’s, Dad Jokes, Faith, The R Word, and The Chairman at the Board
My guest today is Bill Schnee who is an internationally renowned producer, engineer, and mix master. He has over 125 Gold and Platinum records and 50 top twenty singles and is known as an engineer’s engineer. Bill has worked on dozens of Grammy-nominated and winning albums, and has been personally nominated 11 times for The Best Engineered Album category, winning twice for Steely Dan’s Aja and Gaucho. He also has won an Emmy Award for Best Sound Mixing for a Variety Special and a Dove Award. In his 50+ year career, Bill has found success in every musical genre, from Pop to Rock to R&B to Gospel to Country. Bill talks to us from Blackbird Studios in Nashville where we have a great conversation I think you’ll enjoy. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up In Phoenix Love of Radio Early Record Deal Quitting College Law School Parents Approval San Francisco Discovering Audio Working with Hired Guns Keeping Musicians Happy Recording Drums Working with Singers High Profile Artists Shyness Faith Peers AL Schmitt The Gift of Balancing Putting Family First Disagreements Differences in Record Making Nashville vs. Los Angeles Money Management Chairman at the Board Grammy’s and Dad Jokes Records That Don’t Get Promoted The R Word Matt's Rant: Expanding your DAW skills Links and Show Notes Bill's Site: https://www.billschnee.com/ Bill's Book: https://amzn.to/326cjBj WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio 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: Bill Schnee Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab
Apr 5, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
WCA #329 with Joe Caithness - Pragmatic Studio Building, Meta Data, Professionalism, Office Hours, and Gear Poverty
My guest today is Mastering Engineering Joe Caithness. Joe has worked on mastering the soundtrack music for games such as Borderlands, and Tekken, the soundtracks for the Netflix movie Close, bands such as Don Martin 3 and Palooka 5 and he does it all from the comfort of his mastering studio located in his backyard in Nottingham, England. In this episode, we discuss: Shakespeare Early PC Recording Clutter Being An Audio Introvert Forums GateKeeper Mentality Online Mentors Gear Poverty Inverse Financial Curves Pragmatic Studio Building Transfer Equipment Test Pressings Mastering QC Process Meta Data Professionalism Office Hours Back Issues Being Debt Free Matt's Rant: Patience Links and Show Notes Joe’s site: joecaithnessmastering.com WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio 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: Joe Caithness Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab
Mar 29, 2021 · 54 min
WCA #328 with Alan Evans - Open Concept Recording, Studio Remodeling, Remote Teaching, Template Mixing, and Selling Vinyl Records
My guest today is producer, engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, singer and, songwriter, Alan Evans. This is Alan’s second time on the podcast. He first joined us on episode 133. This time around He talks to us from Massachusetts where we have a great chat about his studio and, his record label, and what’s been happening lately in his life. In this episode, we discuss: Studio Remodeling Alan's Record Label Remote Teaching Audio Minimalism Vinyl Flooring Great Musicians Open Concept Recording Template Mixing Financial Groove Selling Vinyl Records The Blockbuster Documentary The Black Puma's Great Monitoring Boot Drives Matt's Rant: Audio Dogma Links and Show Notes Alan's Studio: https://www.ironwax.com/ Alan's Band: https://www.soulive.com/ Alan's Label: https://www.vintageleaguemusic.com/ Listen to this song! https://spoti.fi/3stsG6M WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio 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: Alan Evans Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab
Mar 22, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
WCA #327 with Trina Shoemaker - Temp Jobs, Sheryl Crow, Daniel Lanois, Writing a Novel, Drug Runs, and Dads' Control Room
My guest today is Grammy-winning producer/engineer and mixer, Trina Shoemaker. Trina has worked with Sheryl Crow, Tanya Tucker, the Indigo Girls, Pearl Jam, Patty Griffen, and many, many more. Trina comes to us by way of former WCA guest and friend Andrew Scheps who helped make the introduction. We have a great discussion that I think you’ll enjoy. In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up In Joliet, Illinois Concerts in Chicago Jackson 5 Dads’ “Control Room” Chicago Los Angeles Drive Aways Capital Records Temp Alternative Marketing Rancho De La Luna Living in London Drug Runs LA Recording Workshop Susan Rodgers New Orleans Daniel Lanois Canadians Sheryl Crow Needs-Based Creatures Jeff Trott Tchad Blake Hurricane Katrina Losing Her House Counting on Music Moments Alabama The Peavy Brothers Writing a Novel Matt's Rant: Lack of Work Links and Show Notes Trina's Site: http://www.trinashoemaker.com/ Trina on Instagram: @trinashoemaker Dauphin Street Studios: http://www.dauphinstreetsound.com/ WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio 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: Trina Shoemaker Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab