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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Nov 14, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
WCA #465 with Chris Athens - Mastering, Burning Out, Health, Outworking Others, Remote Rigs, and a Girl From Texas
My guest is a Grammy-winning Mastering engineer, Chris Athens, who has worked on projects for Coldplay, Blink 182, Coheed and Cambria, Drake, Rick Ross, and the Beastie Boys. In this episode, we discuss New York Upbringing Listening to Music Songs in the Key of Life Playing Instruments Badly Wasn't a Joiner Primitive Electronic Music Working at Sony Discovering Mastering Keeping His Mouth Shut Tape Librarian Learning in Reverse Reissues Fit for Mastering Moving into Mastering Working at Sterling Sound Tom Coyne's Assistant Heavy Hitters Chris Muth Regional Gear Starting Late Outworking Others Attended Hip-Hop Sessions Getting a Room at Sterling Tom Coyne's Influence A Girl from Texas Burn Out Moving to Austin Working From Home Building at Home Health Balance Refusing Attended Sessions Shootouts Having a Remote Rig Matt's Rant: Saving for Retirement Links and Show Notes Chris's Site Chris on Muso Betterment Vanguard Glenn Schick Episode Credits Guest: Chris Athens Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Nov 7, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
WCA #464 with Damian Taylor - Exploring the Artist's World, Kung Foo Films, Knocking Down Dominoes, Planting Seeds, and Controlling Your Narrative
My guest is a Grammy-nominated Producer / Mixer / Writer Damian Taylor. Damian has worked with Björk, The Prodigy, Bomba Estereo, The Killers, Trust, Arcade Fire, and Odette. In this episode, we discuss Pan-Oceanic Worldly Parents Making Quick Friends Tough Older Brother Selling Books Door-to-door SAE Playing Multiple Instruments Live Electronics The Reactiable Playing with Björk Early Exposure to Recording Gun on the Console Exploring the Artist's World Knocking Down Dominoes Parenting and Producing Guy Sigsworth Kung Foo Films Pro Tools Mastery Stalling Out Studying Business Management Getting Your Own Gigs Planting Seeds GPS Management Build Your Production Breakthrough Controlling Your Narrative Matt's Rant: Practice, Practice, Practice Links and Show Notes Damian's Site Credits Guest: Damian Taylor Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Oct 31, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
WCA #463 with Mike Senior - High Powered Education, Concertos with Yo-Yo Ma, Compressed Studio Path, Mix Rescue, Sound on Sound, and Remote Recording
My guest is a Recording/Mixing Engineer and Educator, Mike Senior. Mike has been a Sound On Sound magazine contributor for 20+ years (including 65 Mix Rescue columns), Author of Mixing Secrets & Recording Secrets books, Author of The Mix Review production critique blog, and Host of the web's most extensive free multitrack download library for mixing students/teachers. In this episode, we discuss Classically Trained Windsor Castle Boys Choir High Powered Education Emotional Breakdown Tanglewood Festival Concertos with Yo Yo Ma Desire to Record Himself Roland VS880 Busking Studio in Wimbledon Sound on Sound Academic PTSD Residential Studio Work Moving to Cambridge Mix Rescue Project Studios Bobby Owsinski Moving to Germany Remote Recording Network for Gear Wearing Gloves Compressed Studio Path Being Diversified Reflecting on Past Work Avoiding Changing Platforms Matt's Rant: Talking You Out of a Building a Studio Links and Show Notes Radial Catapult Link to all things Mike Senior Credits Guest: Mike Senior Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Oct 24, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
WCA #462 with Candace Stewart - East West Studios, The Importance of Brothers, Collecting Guns, Loyalty, Engineers as Pilots, and Hotels with Technology
My guest is the legendary manager of East West Studios in Los Angeles, Candace Stewart. In this episode, we discuss The Importance of Brothers Substance Experimentation Growing up a Jock Amazing Parents Dad Survived Normandy Mom was Bipolar Talking Books at Dinner Dad worked for Lockheed Growing up in South Carolina Book Worm/Stoner Desire to Be A Diamond Cutter Geology Moving to California for Love Bartending The Two Hot Tamales Paula and Rose Studio Managers as Women Take One Experience in Hospitality Mike Clink Unsung Heros Good with Money Hotels with Technology Red Zone Studio Training Future Clients John Porter Sound Castle Buddy King Gangster Rap Collecting Guns Slash and GNR Tape Tug of War Firehouse Tina Clark Cello Drama Resignation Letter Height of Rock and Budgets East West Doug Rodgers Phillip Stark Historical Acoustics Bill Putnam Studio Advice Banks Drinks Community Plumbers and Electricians Loyalty Challenges Engineers and Producers as Clients Producer/Engineer Managers Integrity Book Before the Night Before Ryan Hewitt Treat Your Alum Well A&R Engineers as Pilots Broken System It's Not about you Matt's Rant: Expanding Our Experiences Links and Show Notes East West Studios Candace's Podcast Credits Guest: Candace Stewart Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Oct 16, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
WCA #461 with John Pfiffner - Becoming a Southerner, Piano Regrets, Fostex X15, Socioeconomics, and Living Lean
My guest is Producer/Engineer John Pfiffner, who has worked with Geggy Tah, Mitch Easter, and Church Girls. John is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss North Carolina Mitch Easter REM Growing Up In Michigan Becoming a Southerner Atticus Finch For Dad Culture Shock Sanford and Son Southern Accents School Chorus Sister In Ballet MTV VHS Tapes Guitar Piano Regrets Great Teachers Smoke Breaks and Coffee Awareness of Recording Fostex X15 Tascam 246 James Brown Trying to Keep a Band Together Living in Atlanta Drinking Sweet Tea Playing Covers Playing with McKay Garner Bad Run of Tape Early Studio Lessons Learning Phase No Real Jobs Cover Bands College Radio & Hair Metal Dentist Office Studio Living Lean Magic in Musicians Feeling Isolated Susan Rodgers 1176 Knobs Mitch Easter John Keane Tape to ADATS to Pro Tools Planning Ahead Calendars Scott Solter Socioeconomics Matt's Rant: Credits Links and Show Notes John's Site Credits Guest: John Pfiffner Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Oct 10, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
WCA #460 with Abigail La Bianca - Jersey Driving, Learning the Building Blocks, Attic Mini Studio, Fighting Back, and Personal Goals
My guest is Audio Engineer / Production Manager Abigail La Bianca, who has flown PA, done monitors, and front of house for various artists, including Lindsey Stirling, Sara Evans, and Phillip Phillips. In this episode, we discuss Jersey Driving Homeschool Isolated From People Dad's Studio Attic Mini Studio Strict Homelife Abusive Environment Culture Shock Socialization The Band Experience Stage Fright Adopting the Uniform Contemporary Music Center Loving Audio Women in Audio Discouraged to Be in Music Fighting Back Handtrucks Crushed Pelvis Podcast Editing Working for Clair Brothers Learning the Building Blocks Terrified of Driving Church in a Box Leaving in the Middle of the Night Working During COVID Casino Gig Moving to Nashville Studio Work The Dialect of Audio Tribes Nashville Challenges Going on Tour Quitting Over the Phone Life Changing Decisions Reflecting on the Past Embracing the Freelance Life Hanging PA Meyer Sound Rain killing boxes Handling Being Gone Building a Resume on Linkedin Networking Clashes of Personalities Personal Goals Matt's Rant: Home Rigs Links and Show Notes Abigail on Instagram Abigail on Linkedin Credits Guest: Abigail La Bianca Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Oct 2, 2023 · 54 min
WCA #459 with Anni Casella - Art and Consciousness, 3-Dimensional Audio, Following Breadcrumbs, Learning How To Listen, and Less Crap in the Path
My guest is Mastering Engineer, Producer, and Yung Priestess Anni Casella, who works with Kay peeri evie, Club Casualties, and does circuit design with Paul Reed Smith. In this episode, we discuss Engineer Parents Jaco and Crayons Audio Doula Making Soup Art and Consciousness Silas Brown and Peter Deneberg Mark Kenise Avalon EQ Paul Reed Smith 3 Dimensional Audio Muscle Shoals Time Domain Mastering Taking a Step Back Word of Mouth Don't Open a Studio Following Breadcrumbs Heba Kadry Building Microphones Being Autistic Looking for Opportunities Build Community Grocery Store Meltdown GAS Building Gear Tools for Making ART Apple Ear Buds Hearing Peoples Monitors Self Control Learning How To Listen Mics with Paul Smith Modding Apex Mics Less Crap in the Path Matt's Rant: Analogies Links and Show Notes Anni's Site Anni on Instagram Credits Guest: Anni Casella Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Sep 26, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
WCA #458 with Matt Hennessy - Radio Shack, The Legendary Traxster, Chicago Basements, Cognac, and Being Locked into the Studio, Literally
My guest is Grammy-nominated mixer/engineer Matt Hennessy. Matt has worked with R Kelly, Jay Z, Kanye West, Twista, The Legendary Traxster, Jamila Woods, PJ Morton, and G Herbo. In this episode, we discuss Illinois Upbringing Radio Shack The Walkman Playing Alto Sax Eye of The Tiger Berklee School of Music Interning The Reality of the Music Biz Changing Direction The Grind of School Back Street Boys Studio In Over His Head Cabrini Green Chicago Tracks Assembling Frankin-takes Transitioning to Pro Tools Being in Touch with RnB and Hip Hop Drug Dealers Washing Money Safe-Guarding Clients Work Thug Labels The Legendary Traxster Being Literally Locked into the Studio Rebuilding the Client Base Being in Control of Your Building 6 Feet of Sewage Cognac Chicago Basements Albini and Tape The Village Business Model ATMOS Financial Philosophy Matt's Rant: Discovery Links and Show Notes Matt's Studio Site Credits Guest: Matt Hennessy Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Sep 19, 2023 · 54 min
WCA #457 with David Davis - Fuzzy Sharks, The Fantasy World of LA, Hipster Sleep Noise, Headbangers Ball, and Mountain Dew
My guest is Grammy-winning producer/mixer David Davis, who has worked on projects for PWNT, Izzy Bizu, Miguel, and The War on Drugs. In this episode, we discuss East Tennessee Upbringing Headbangers Ball and Mountain Dew Chicago Metal Shows Running from The Law White Zombie Hour Drive to School Going to CRAS LA Internships Roaches Moms Passing The Fantasy World of LA Being Grateful Great Radio Ocean Studios Runner Positions East West Climbing the Ladder Leaving East West Maintaining a Home Studio Fuzzy Sharks Fried Chicken Fireman Hipster Sleep Noise Creating Home Base Work/Life Production Not Getting Credit Matt's Rant: Audio Grownups Links and Show Notes David's Site Jaxsta Credits Guest: David Davis Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Sep 12, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
WCA #456 with Ryan Hewitt - Taking Care of Business, Solution-Oriented Thinking, Infinite Possibilities, Spare Mics, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers
My guest is Producer/Mixer/Engineer Ryan Hewitt, known for his work with The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink-182, and Noah Kahan, among many others. Ryan last appeared on WCA in 2015 on WCA #023. In this episode, we discuss Reflecting on the Past The Red Hot Chili Peppers Keeping Things Fresh Enthusiasm for ATMOS Being Solution Oriented Management Decisions Taking Care of Business The Point System Lawyers Working During Covid Los Angeles Revisiting Analog Letting Go Upleveling The Optimist View Staying Focused Discipline Awareness Solution Oriented Thinking Infinite Possibilities Spare Mics Matt's Rant: The In-Between Moments Links and Show Notes Ryan's Site Ryan's First WCA Episode Huberman Lab (Mentioned in the interview) Credits Guest: Ryan Hewitt Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Sep 4, 2023 · 56 min
WCA #455 with Josh Garcia - SoCal Upbringing, Straight to Chaos Life, Audio Parenting, Dealing with Life, and The Wretching Crew
My guest is Record Producer/Mixing Engineer/Front of House Engineer Josh Garcia. Josh has worked with Depeche Mode, Leftover Crack, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, and Uke Hunt. In this episode, we discuss SoCal Upbringing Behavioral Issues Remo Drums Recording to 4 Tracks Internship in LA Robin, The Yeller Moving to Santa Cruz The Banana Slugs Internship in San Jose Straight to Chaos Life Interning at The Plant Getting Fired Joining Hyde Street Studio in Chico Audio Parenting Front of House Depeche Mode Santa Barbara SF Soundworks Self Promotion Dealing with Life The Wretching Crew Matt's Rant: Remote Recording Links and Show Notes Arnie Frager on WCA Matt Kelley on WCA Mike Wells on WCA Gabrial Shepard on WCA Josh's Site Credits Guest: Josh Garcia Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Aug 29, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
WCA #454 with Jeff Powell - Cutting Lacquer, not Vinyl, Daily Fed Ex Visits, Fathers, Mothers, Stampers, Charlie Brown Christmas, and 1950's Technology
My guest is Vinyl Mastering Engineer Jeff Powell, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Jeff has worked with Jackson Browne, Allison Kraus, and Robert Plant, Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Dusty Springfield, Afghan Whigs, T-Bone Burnett, Al Green, Elvis Presley, and The Black Keys. In this episode, we discuss Focus on Laquer Cutting Cutting Lacquer, not Vinyl Daily Fed Ex Visits Sam Phillips Chip and Swarf Apollo/Transco Fire MDC Lacquers Keeping the Line Moving Curing, Ditches, Halos, Blowing a Cutter Head 3 Step Plating Fathers, Mothers, and Stampers Charlie Brown Christmas Humidity T-Bone Burnett Chris Muth Larry Nix HD Vinyl Culture of Vinyl Backlog of Work 1950's Technology Business Planning Last Minute Loans Credits Preview Deck Elliptical EQ Matt's Rant: Revisiting Backing Up Links and Show Notes Jeff On WCA #015 Neo Finder (mentioned in Rant Hire Jeff! jeff at takeoutvinyl.com Credits Guest: Jeff Powell Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Aug 22, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
WCA #453 with Jason Kick - Basketball Band, Working at Radio Shack, The Tascam 388, Playing in Bands as Exercise, and Black Magic
My guest is Producer/Audio Engineer Jason Kick, who is the chief engineer at Santo Recording in Oakland. Jason has worked with Mild High Club (Gold-certified), Marinero, Sonny & the Sunsets, Abracadabra, Maus Haus, Healing Potpourri, Mustard Service, Mae Powell, and Body Double. In this episode, we discuss Basketball Band Garage Band Music Theory Positive Studio Experience The Tascam 388 Live Sound Adobe Audition on PC Daytrotter Sessions San Francisco Studios Santo Recording Surviving Stage Hand Work Working at Radio Shack Being Frugal Studio Economics LA living Finding Work Playing in Bands as Exercise David Lynch Transcendental Mediation Unfocused Bands Tracking vs. Mixing Black Magic Matt's Rant: To Self-Promote or Not Links and Show Notes Santo Recording Jason on Instagram Josh Roberts on WCA Credits Guest: Jason Kick Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Aug 15, 2023 · 59 min
WCA #452 with Steven Lee Tracy - The Worst Intern, The Biggest Roaches, Strict Upbringing, Stories of the Saints, and Finding Solace in Music
My guest is producer/engineer Steven Lee Tracy who has written music for MTV, Adobe, Axon, and many others. He wrote, produced, and toured with Seattle indie band The Myriad for a decade. Worked on records for Besides Daniel, Orkesta Mendoza, and Mexrrissey, In this episode, we discuss Commercial Studio in Tucson Strict Upbringing Moving Out Selling His Car for Gear The Fostex R8 Mental Health Fathers Approval Writing Horrible Songs Machines of Loving Grace Harvey Mason Jr. The Biggest Roaches Seattle Studio Internship Tucson Good The Myriad Michael Ilbert Hansa Studios The Worst Intern Record Deal Matt Goldman Real Estate Taxes Atlanta Divorce Projects That Make You Hate Music Recording in Albuquerque Stories of the Saints Hotel Mini Studio Advice to Small Studios Finding Solace in Music Matt's Rant: The Sale of Avid Links and Show Notes Saint Cecilia Steven's Site Ken Riley on WCA Craig Schumacher on WCA Björgvin Benediktsson on WCA Credits Guest: Steven Lee Tracy Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Aug 7, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
WCA #451 with Justin Gray - Playing Bass, Transition to Audio, ATMOS, Competing with Yourself, Being Challenged, and Having Nerdy Friends
My guest is Producer, Mixer & Mastering Engineer Justin Gray. Based in Toronto, Canada, Justin has worked on projects for Snoop Dogg, Brandy, Nicky Youre, Mother Mother, Arkells, Jamie Fine, Lola Brooke, Upsahl, and The Sheepdogs. In this episode, we discuss Listing to Music with Dad Playing Bass Transition to Audio Getting to the Other Side of the Glass Immersive Audio ATMOS SACD Wedding Bands Film Music Having Nerdy Friends Canadian Funding Competing with Yourself Getting Paid Inspiration Health Musical Project Being Challenged Movement of Players Matt's Rant: Getting Paid Links and Show Notes Justin's Site simpleinvoices.io Credits Guest: Justin Gray Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Aug 1, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
WCA #450 with Vance Powell - Getting Along, Being In Control, Too Rogue, Diversification, and an Unnatural Fear of Failure
My guest is seven-time Grammy award-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Vance Powell. Vance's list of credits includes Chris Stapleton, Elle King, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Seasick Steve, Black Prairie, Tinariwe, and Jeff The Brotherhood, among many others. In this episode, we discuss Grammy's and Dog Shit Jealousy Unnatural Fear of Failure Fresh Produce Getting Along Taking Responsibility Being In Control Diversification Phish The Complexity of Live Sound Too Rogue Jack and Chris Looking to the Future Leaving Nashville Nashville Resources ATMOS Matt's Rant: Reflecting On 450 episodes. Links and Show Notes Vance Interview #1 Vance Interview #2 Vance Info Vance on Instagram Credits Guest: Vance Powell Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Jul 25, 2023 · 52 min
WCA #449 with A.J.Hicks - Wearing Many Hats, Flotation Tanks, Panic Attacks, Music as a Tool, and the Panasonic Cassette Recorder
My guest is Producer/Engineer Musician A.J. (Austin James) Hicks. A.J. has worked with Powerhouse, Fang, Suede Razors, Ultra Sect, Camellia Boutros, and Scott Erdy. A'J' has also worked with some of the best Bay Area musicians and producers, including Michael Rosen, Michael Urbano, Jim Bogios, Jeff Campitelli, Uriah Duffey, James DePrato, Jerry Becker, Vicki Randle, and Vooo. In this episode, we discuss Wearing Many Hats Panasonic Cassette Alzheimer's Music as a tool Music and the Brain Panic Attacks Flotation Tanks Pandemic Recording Chabot College Michael Rosen Matt's Rant: Audio Personalities Links and Show Notes A.J.'s Site A.J.'s new album Michael Rosen on WCA Credits Guest: A.J.Hicks Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Jul 18, 2023 · 59 min
WCA #448 with Tim O'Sullivan - Cars on Fire, The Phoenix Sun, Niko Bolas, Eric Valentine, and Polite Persistence
My guest is Grammy Nominated producer /engineer Tim O'Sullivan who has worked with Rayland Baxter, Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Mia Doi Todd, Chicano Batman, and É Arenas. In this episode, we discuss The Phoenix Sun Uncles Band College Studio Cars on Fire Mechanical Engineering Arizona Studios Working at Capital The Runner Pool Niko Bolas Being Honest Basic Signal Flow Night Crew Eric Valentine Archives at EMI Amazing Time Polite Persistence Working for UTA Studio Installs Brooklyn Tech work Matt's Rant: Doing Audio in Public Links and Show Notes Tim's Site Niko Bolas Steve Genewick Eric Valentine Credits Guest: Tim O'Sullivan Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Jul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
WCA #447 with Harold LaRue- Mastering, Michigan Winters, Restaurant Lessons, Discharging Capacitors, Connecting Via The Union, and Professional Communications
My guest is Grammy Winning Mastering engineer Harold LaRue who has worked with Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, Lisa Bella Donna, Jeffrey Osborne (L.T.D.), Joey Alexander, Kayley Hill (The Voice), Jack Russell's Great White, and Southern Raised. In this episode, we discuss Navy Brat Life Michigan Winters 4 Track Entry Ronan Chris Murphy Software Development Pro Audio Repair Discharging Capacitors Restaurant Lessons Earned Marketing Food Recycling Retro Instruments Moving Around the US Networking via NARAS Transitioning to Mastering Growing Tired of Moving Moving to Houston Connecting Via The Union How to Join The Union Winning a Grammy Professional Communications Matt's Rant: Studio Owner Diversification Links and Show Notes Ronan Chris Murphy on WCA Harold's Site Credits Guest: Harold LaRue Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith
Jul 3, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
WCA #446 with Andrew Oedel- Running a Church Studio, Costco TV's, Diversification, Goodfellas, and Dressing Up As An Elf
My guest is Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer/Mixer Andrew Oedel. Andrew owns Ghost Hit Recording and has worked with Sophie B. Hawkins, Brynn Cartelli, Mandy Harvey, Heather Maloney, Rachael Price, Seth Glier, The Front Bottoms, Sincere Engineer, and Watsky. In this episode, we discuss Growing up in Western Mass Early Focus on Music Connecticut College NYU Internships Freelancing Avatar Casting A Wide Net Dressing Up As An Elf Customer Service Handouts Willing to Clean Toilets Studio Etiquette Goodfellas Working with Watsky Studio in a Warehouse 220-Year-Old Church Studio Double Mortgages Accommodating Outside Producer/Engineers Studio Rates Family Costco TV's Diversification Studio Expenses Property Tax Matt's Rant: Matt's New Machine Links and Show Notes Andrew's Studio Hollow Mountain Sound Matts Picture Instagram Watsky x Infinity Credits Guest: Andrew Oedel Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith