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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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  • Mar 15, 2021 · 1 hr 14 min

    WCA #326 with Stephen Dent - Working with Sean Combs, Go-go, House of Sound, Bob Rosa, DC, and The Forest Gump Effect

    My guest today is Grammy Nominated engineer Stephen Dent. Stephen has worked on records for Notorious B.I.G, Sean Combs, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, and Lil Kim. He also spent a number of years running Daddy’s House, the studio owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs located in Brooklyn. I met Stephen while participating in rooms on Club House. I reached out and he accepted my invitation to come on the show. We have a great conversation and I’m looking forward to you hearing about his journey. In this episode, we discuss: Motown Gospel Go Go Music Yacht Rock Anthony Wellington Offset Printing DJing Making Beats The Forest Gump Effect Super VHS/Beta Max Recording Engineering Out of Spite Omega Recording School SSL Plasma Meters DC to NYC House of Sound Bob Rosa Tackling the Tape Library Sleeping on Trains Befriending The Homeless The One Page That Changed His Life Working with Sean Diddy Combs Not Leaving the Studio Golf Teaching Sons Man Cave Matt's Rant: Self Evaluation Links and Show Notes Stephen on Instagram: @inlikedent Oblique Strategies: https://bit.ly/3lkhNkW 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: Stephen Dent Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: Cordova

  • Mar 8, 2021 · 52 min

    WCA #325 with Jason LaRocca - Mixing Music for Films and Games, Starting A Band, Fortnite, Working Smarter, and Breakfast with The Beatles

    My guest today is producer, mixer, and scoring engineer Jason LaRocca. Jason has worked on films such as “Bad Boys for Life,” “Paddington,” “Aquaman,” “The Accountant,” “Joy”, “Godzilla: King of Monsters,” Blumhouse horror hit “Ma,” and the 2018 Oscar-winning documentary “Icarus.” Jason also mixed the music for the smash-hit video game “Fortnite" as well as “Cyberpunk” and “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.” Jason is formerly known as the singer/guitarist of the acclaimed punk band, The Briggs. In this episode, we discuss: Mixing Music for Films and Games Breakfast with The Beatles Kids Choir with Toto Music and Skateboarding Starting A Band Supportive Parents Home Studio Mackie 2408 DIY Mentality Free Tape Mark Isham Curveballs Cold Calling Fortnite Music Mixing Economics of The Gig Work/Life Balance Working Smarter Matt's Rant: Maintaining A Presence Links and Show Notes Jason's Site: https://www.jasonlarocca.com/ Jason on Instagram: @jason_larocca solo.to for sharing links: https://solo.to/inv/MjAwNTM 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: Jason LaRocca Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Mar 1, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min

    WCA #324 with Steve Genewick - Mixing for ATMOS, Al Schmitt, High-Pressure Sessions, Saying No to Gigs, and Cancer

    My guest today is Grammy-nominated engineer, Steve Genewick. Steve is making a return appearance on WCA. With 30 years of experience and 20 of that spent working alongside Al Schmitt, Steve has worked all over the world with artists such as Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, and LL Cool Jay as well as games such as Apex Legend. Lately, Steve is deep into remixing classic records for release in ATMOS. In this episode, we discuss: Preparing Capital for COVID Mixing Atmos from Home Setting up for Atmos Working Independently Working with Al Schmitt High-Level Gigs Diverse Sessions Learning from Peers Learning from Everybody Being Prepared High-Pressure Sessions Sacrifices Cancer Saying No to Gigs Knowing What’s Important Shrinking Budgets Mix Revisions Mixing for Video Games Home Studio Future Matt's Rant: Revisions Links and Show Notes Steve's Site: http://stevegenewick.com/ Steve on Instagram: @steve_genewick WCA #070 with Al Schmitt & Steve Genewick WCA #112 with Frank Wolf 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: Steve Genewick Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Feb 22, 2021 · 50 min

    WCA #323 with David Gnozzi - MixBusTV, Bodybuilding, Horror Movies, Marvel Comics, and Knowing Your Limits

    My guest today is producer/engineer/mixer David Gnozzi. Originally from Tuscany and now living in Los Angeles, David hosts the very popular MixBusTV channel on YouTube and works in a variety of genres. In this episode, we discuss: MixBusTV Tuscany Moving to LA Dave Pensado Being Bullied Metal and Rage Marvel Comics At Home In The US Trial and Error Being a Virgo Bodybuilding Self Discipline Misinformation False Expectations Bella Kelly Irons in the Fire Dead Lifting Health Knowing Your Limits Horror Movies Gear Distractions Matt's Rant: Time Travel Links and Show Notes David's Site: davidgnozzimixing.com MixBus TV SIte: Mixbustv.com MixBusTV on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ZDYrx2 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: David Gnozzi Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Feb 15, 2021 · 51 min

    WCA #322 with Matthew Rifino - NBC's The Today Show, Union Work, Mixing Bands, Home Studio Build, and Free Wood

    My guest today is Matthew Rifino who is a music mixer for NBC's The Today Show as well as a freelance engineer. Matthew has worked with so many top names in music it would be futile to list them all here. That said, he is a 5 Time Emmy Award Winner for his mixing work in television. In this episode, we discuss: New Jersey Upbringing Don Mcclean Recording Lessons Pushing Boundaries Influence of Grandparents Tony Bongiovi/Power Station Five Towns College 911's Effect on Studios Mixing Bands NBC's The Today Show 40 Hours a Week Working with Major Bands Hierarchy of Union Audio Covid Effects On Work Stress Level Freelance Work Home Studio Build Early to Bed Early to Rise Being Healthy Freedom From Discipline Mixing Free Wood Financial Health Union Work Matt's Rant: Tax Season Links and Show Notes Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rifinomatthew/ Matthew's SIte: https://www.mattrifinomusicmixer.com/ Quickbooks Self Employed: http://fbuy.me/oLXTP 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: Matthew Rifino Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Feb 9, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min

    WCA #321 with Dave Way - Pretending To Be a Beatle, Serendipitous Events, Home Studio Economics, and The Apple Farm Assassin

    My guest today is producer, engineer, mixer Dave Way. Dave has a huge discography and a load of experience to share. He talks to us from his studio in Southern California, The Way Station. In this episode, we discuss: Apple Farm Assassin The Nun With A Guitar Pretending To Be a Beatle Hearing Life Through Cassette Early Mono Recording Music vs. Baseball Berklee College of Music New York Studios Dance Remixes Gig Opportunities Teddy Riley 120 Hour Weeks Competitiveness Serendipitous Events New York Success Michael Jackson Staying In California John Doe Genre Jumping Jazz Mixing Differences Home Studio Economics Dolby Atmos Working With Stars Matt's Rant: The Purge Links and Show Notes Dave's Site: https://www.daveway.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: Dave Way Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Feb 1, 2021 · 48 min

    WCA #320 with Sam Sherbin - The influence of Bruce Swedien, Mixing During Covid, Simple Setups, Meditation, and 99 cent Pizzas

    My guest today is New York-based mix engineer Sam Sherbin. Sam studied under the late great Bruce Swedien and Manny Marroquin. Sam is also behind the podcast called In The Zone. In this episode, we discuss: Studying with a Bruce Swedien Listening to Thriller with Bernie Grundman and Bruce Sonic Personality Dropping Out 99 cent pizzas Mixing During Covid Pivoting into Podcasting Management The Money Talk Meditation Mental Health Simple Setups Balancing Matt's Rant: Revisiting Audio Minimalism Links and Show Notes Sam's site: https://www.samsherbin.com/ Sam on Instagram: @samsherbinmusic 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: Sam Sherbin Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Jan 25, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min

    WCA #319 with Michael Brauer - Total Clarity, Mixing From Your Heart, Transcendental Meditation, Forgetting Balance, and Having a Great Team

    My guest today is Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Michael Brauer. Michael has worked with Coldplay, John Mayer, The Rolling Stones, My Morning Jacket, and Bob Dylan, to name a few. In this episode, we discuss: Speaking French with Mom Playing in Bands Drummer/Soundman Total Clarity Working in Shipping Being Ready to Help Regional Sounds Daytime Jingles Luther Vandross Dancing Going to England Shaving the Mustache Producing Fear of Sounding Like Others Greg Calbi Self Evaluation Focusing on Mixing Audience Acceptance Forgetting Balance Mixing From Your Heart Mix Revisions Having a Great Team Bike Racing Transcendental Meditation Eating Well Work/Life Balance Matt's Rant: Client Communication Links and Show Notes Michael's Site: https://www.mbrauer.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: Michael Brauer Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Jan 18, 2021 · 51 min

    WCA #318 with Andy D. Park - Idealism, Making Mistakes, Persistence, and TV Detectives

    My guest today is Seattle-based producer-engineer Andy D. Park. Andy has worked with Death Cab for Cutie, John Van Deusen. K Flay, The Deftones, Alice in Chains, Pearl jam, and Soundgarden. He talks to us from his freshly built studio at his home in Seattle. In this episode, we discuss: Idealism Recording Schools Making Mistakes Tucson to Seattle Persistence Learning Lessons The Beauty of Seattle Working at a Bookstore Eddie Vedder Freelancing Obama Care 24 Hours with Chance the Rapper & Skrillex Building a Home Studio Full Circle with The Def Tones Making a Living As An Engineer TV Detectives Learning To Take a Break Planning Your Finances Emotion over Fidelity Matt's Rant: Spreading the Work Links and Show Notes Andy's Site: http://www.andyparkrecording.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: Andy D. Park Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Jan 11, 2021 · 35 min

    WCA #317 with Ryan Gilligan - Quad Studios, Busta Rhymes, Duffle Bags of Hard Drives, Michael Brauer, and Mixing Based on Emotion

    My guest today is Grammy award-winning mixer engineer and producer Ryan Gilligan. Ryan got his start at Quad Studios in New York, where he started as an intern, then assistant before taking on a year-long engineering gig for Busta Rhymes. Following that, he returned to Quad and began a mentorship with Michael Brauer that would last for seven years. He worked alongside artists, such as Coldplay, John Mayer, Kanye West, Shakira, Grizzly Bear, and many others. Eventually, he moved to Los Angeles to work with producer John Hill on music for Adele, Gwen, Stefani, and Florence and the Machine. He ended up staying in Los Angeles and continues to work there to this day freelancing. In this episode, we discuss: Playing Trumpet Interning Quad Studios Electric Lady Busta Rhymes Duffle Bags of Hard Drives Los Angeles New York Michael Brauer Health Challenges Mixing Based on Emotion Surviving on Mixing Strict Budgeting Matt's Rant: Banking! Yes, seriously. Links and Show Notes Ryan's Site: https://ryangilligan.com/ Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillygong/ The Royalty site Ryan mentions: https://vydia.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: Ryan Gilligan Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Jan 5, 2021 · 44 min

    WCA #316 with Jenny Ortiz aka mixedbyJNY - Behind The Scenes Videos, Using Social Media, Networking, Having Patience and Plan B

    My guest today is Jenny Ortiz, also known as mixedbyJNY. Jenny has worked with K.A.A.N., JLA, Contraband, and Thurs. She talks to us from her home and home studio in Southern California, where we have a great conversation. In this episode, we discuss: Behind The Scenes Videos College Audio Wrapping Cables Shantih Hasst of Studio 770 Interning Aligning Tape Machines Being a Dispatcher Spreading Her Wings Networking Using Social Media Being a Runner Not Depending on Others Marketing Herself Having Patience Mixing Durning Covid Home Studio Facility Plan B Matt's Rant: Home Studio Income Ideas Links and Show Notes Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixedbyjny/ Jenny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mixedbyjny WCA 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: Jenny Ortiz aka mixedbyJNY Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Dec 29, 2020 · 47 min

    WCA #315 with Paul Fig - Punk Rock Ethics, Handling Crashes, Mailbox Money, Managers, and Getting Out of the Chair

    My guest today is engineer, musician Paul Fig. Paul has worked with Alice In Chains, Slipknot, Bush, the Def Tones, Rush, Stone Sour, The Mars Volta, and Johnny Cash. Paul's also worked alongside Joe Barresi, Matt Hyde, Don Smith, Matt Wallace, David Bianco, George Drakoulias, and Greg Fidelman. He's a former member of the band Amen. And when he's not working on other people's records, he's working on music for television and film, including the HBO documentary series Sonic Highways, Fox Sports, and MTV. Great guy. We hit it off immediately, and he comes to us via Joe Barresi. Once again. Thank you, Joe, for the referral. In this episode, we discuss: Eddie Van Halen Dantes Jazz Club Punk Rock Ethics Assisting Falling Budgets Acquiring Gear Video People Mailbox Money Handling Crashes Getting Gigs Low Overhead Managers Getting Out of the Chair Matt's Rant: Gear Chat Links and Show Notes Paul's Site: https://paulfigmusic.com/ Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulfigmusic/ Paul on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulFigMusic/ WCA 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: Paul Fig Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Dec 21, 2020 · 40 min

    WCA #314 with Shuta Shinoda - Tokyo to London, Sacrificing, Visa Challenges, Surviving, and Listening to Your Instincts

    My guest today is engineer Shuta Shinoda. Based in London, originally from Tokyo. We talk all about Shuta's journey from Japan to the UK and everything in between. In this episode, we discuss: Learning Audio Visa Challenges Working in Japan Working in England Cleaning windows English classes Sacrificing Peak time Train Battles Moving to London Connecting with Local Bands Surviving During Covid Future Outlook Listening to your Instincts Matt's Rant: A Little Business and a Little Inspiration Links and Show Notes Shuta's Site: https://www.shutashinoda.co.uk/ Shuta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shutashinoda/ Radio Garden on IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radio-garden-live/id1339670993 Radio Garden on Android: https://tinyurl.com/ycambhd3 WCA 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: Shuta Shinoda Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Dec 14, 2020 · 41 min

    WCA #313 with John Baffa - Cal Arts, Stable Shows, Forecasting, Creating a Reverb Chamber, and The Hardest Thing About Teaching Audio

    My guest today is Grammy award-winning recording engineer John Baffa. He's worked with a wide array of people, including Mike Patton, Henry Rollins, the Melvins, as well as the Los Angeles percussion quartet. He joins us from his home in Southern California, and we talk about many things, including his work at Cal Arts as an instructor. John Baffa, coming up here on the working class audio podcast. In this episode, we discuss: John's Diverse Upbringing Live Sound Touring The Troubadour FOH Paying Attention Introduction to Recording CAL ARTS Late Nights The Hardest Thing About Teaching Audio John's House Studio Going Solar Socially Distanced Sessions Remote audio instruction Creating a Reverb Chamber Ghosts in the Building Diversification Stable Shows Forecasting Matt's Monologue: DIversification, again! Links and Show Notes Cal Arts: https://calarts.edu/ John's Studio: https://tvtrayrecording.com/ WCA 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: John Baffa Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Dec 7, 2020 · 54 min

    WCA #312 with Jesse Cannon - Panic Attacks, Producing, Podcasts, Diversifying, Steve Albini and Big Words

    My guest today is Jesse Cannon. Jesse is a man who covers a lot of territory. He produces, engineers, mixes, and masters. He hosts podcasts, he's an author, and he's the host of a YouTube channel. He does a lot of stuff, and he comes to us as a recommendation from our good friend, former WCA guest, Steve Evetts, and I'm excited to have him on. We had a great conversation the other day. And I'm looking forward to you hearing that conversation. Jesse Cannon, coming up here on the Working Class Audio podcast. In this episode, we discuss: WFMU Producing Podcasting YouTube Books Identity Steve Albini Big Words Freedom Daily Beast Panic Attacks Managing Bands Surviving Diversifying Matt's Monologue: Paying it Forward Links and Show Notes Jesse's Studio: http://cannonfoundsoundation.com/ Jesse's Book: Processing Creativity Jesse's Book: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business Jesse's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/33RHwcN Twitter: @jessecannon Jesse's Podcasts: The New Abnormal Podcast, Atlantic Records Inside The Album, Noise Creators & Killed By Desk WCA 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: Jesse Cannon Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Nov 30, 2020 · 37 min

    WCA #311 with Maria Rice - Quitting Architecture School, Following Your Gut, Interning, Being Resilient, Restoration, and the Florida Simulation

    My guest today is Boston-based mastering and restoration engineer. Maria Rice, Maria works at Peerless mastering and has received three nominations for the Grammy award for Best Historical Album. Her remastering work also includes the 2018 reissue of Blondie's Heart of Glass. Maria and I connected over LinkedIn, and I reached out to her, and she graciously accepted my invitation to come on the show. So I'm very much looking forward to bringing you Maria Rice here on the Working Class Audio podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Dorm Room Studio Live Recording Audio Tough Love Quitting Architecture School Divided Focus Jessica Thompson Guilt "Real Job" Pressure Interning Florida Simulation Following Your Gut Quitting Her Day Job Transferable Skills Mastering Restoration Being Resilient Diversification Matt's Monologue: Knowing Yourself Links and Show Notes Peerless Mastering Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerlessmastering/ Maria on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-rice-8a11a19/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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: Maria Rice Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Nov 24, 2020 · 50 min

    WCA #310 with Steve Evetts - Knowing Your Worth, Repeat Clients, Dealing with Opinions, The Moment Of Discovery, and The Power of Commitment

    My guest today is producer engineer mixer Steve Evetts, who has worked with the Dillinger Escape Plan, Sepultura, The Cure, Poison the Well, Alesana, The Wonder Years, and many, many others. Steve comes to us as a recommendation from our good friend, Joe Barresi. In this episode, we discuss: Parents Attic Bass Guitar Foster X15 Tracks East in New Jersey First Studio Job Power Of Commitment Billing By The Day Ross Robinson Management Work/ Life Balance Supportive Spouse Knowing Your Worth Covid Repeat Clients Outside Perspective Burn Out The Moment Of Discovery Dealing with Opinions Social Media Matt's Monologue: Preparing and Practicing in the Off Hours Links and Show Notes Steve's Management: http://selftitledmgmt.com/clients/SteveEvetts.html Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveevetts/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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: Steve Evetts Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Nov 17, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min

    WCA #309 with Michael Romanowski - Mastering, Shared History, Deep Listening, Old Dogs, Staying Upright, and Fuzzy Quarters

    My guest today is a friend of 20 years who plays a role in the formation of Working Class Audio. I'm talking about mastering engineer Michael Romanowski. Michael and I go way back. We were building partners at our studio in San Francisco. Michael had a mastering facility in the front. I had a recording studio in the back, and together we were co-tenants in the space that he helped bring me into. Michael played a part in the formation of Working Class Audio because he's the one that helped me get off the lease without damaging our relationship with the landlord, which was crucial. Very excited to bring you this interview with him. We met up over it at his house, where he has a residential mastering facility nominated for a TEC award. Michael Romanowski, coming up here on the Working Class Audio podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Home Mastering Facility TEC Nominated Room Compromise Shared History Paul Stubblebine Lifeboats Andrew Scheps Vance Powell The Tape Project Michigan Nashville Motorcycles Math Chris Takes the Truck Curmudgeon University Learning From Others Deep Listening Gear Buying Decisions Time Investments The Game of Inches Audiophile Wingnuttery Fuzzy Quarters Protecting Your Ears NARAS Social Media Old Dogs Beards Immersive Audio Being You Taking a Break Staying Upright Golf Work/Life Balance Addressing Mistakes Paying Attention Process of Elimination Matt's Monologue: Supporting Small Business Links and Show Notes Michael's Site: https://www.coastmastering.com/ The Tape Project: https://tapeproject.com/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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 Romanowski Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Nov 9, 2020 · 42 min

    WCA #308 with Robert L. Smith - Online Mixing, The State of New York, International Eco Systems, and The Virtual Hallway

    My guest today is the return of Robert L. Smith. Robert was originally on episode six of the Working Class Audio podcast. He's a producer-engineer mixer. He's based in New York City. That hasn't changed. And he has worked with some pretty big names out there. Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, David Byrne, and U2. We bring Robert back to check in about where things stand for him, where things stand during the COVID crisis, how he has navigated the whole thing, and how things have changed for him or not changed. And we're going to get to all of that. So very happy to have Robert back to join us. Robert L. Smith, coming up here on the Working Class Audio podcast. In this episode, we discuss: COVID Online Mixing Overseas Clients The State of New York Changes to Recording The Versions of Pop Remote Sessions iPhone/Garageband Recordings Manager of Expectations Educating Clients Relationships Sense of Humor The Virtual Hallway International Eco Systems Matt's Monologue: Putting in the Work Links and Show Notes Robert's Site: http://defyrecordings.com/ Robert's Previous Interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-006-with-robert-l-smith/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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: Robert L. Smith Host: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab

  • Nov 2, 2020 · 55 min

    WCA #307 with Kevin Churko - Family Band, Family Business, Mutt Lange, Ozzy Osbourne, Phil Collins Drums, and Graceful Exits

    My guest today is Kevin Churko. Who's originally from Canada, currently resides in the United States, and he is a producer-engineer, mixer, and songwriter. He's worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Papa Roach, Modern Science, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, and Hellyeah amongst many, many others. One aspect of his career that's fascinating that we're going to talk about is that Kevin worked for four years for Mutt Lange in Switzerland. He moved the whole family there. We're going to talk all about that in his journey, which I think you'll find quite fascinating. And I'm very excited to have Kevin join us today. So Kevin Churko, coming up here on the working-class audio podcast. In this episode, we discuss: Canadian Upbringing Family Band Shania Twain Working for Mutt Lange Living in Switzerland "Just Get Good" Taking Care of Customers Moving to Los Angeles Moving to Las Vegas Ozzy Osbourne & Zack Wylde Graceful Exits Phil Collins' Drums Saying No Working with His Kids Financial Advice Keeping the Faith Matt's Monologue: Random Goings On Links and Show Notes Kevin's Studio: https://www.hideoutlv.com/ Pleased to Meet Me Box Set: https://bit.ly/382SYVP Matt's past band: https://thesextants.bandcamp.com/ WCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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: Kevin Churko Host: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau Additional Music: The License Lab