Working Class Audio

My guest is Luke Argilla, a Grammy-nominated Mixer / Music Producer. Luke has worked on projects by Wu-Tang Clan, Summer Walker, and Slauson Malone 1, plus he's a member of the famed Drum and Bass Group Bachelors of Science. In this episode, we discussBay Area RaisedPlaying Guitar at 11Punk Rock MusicCommunications AcademyHip HopSnowboardingDr. John BarsottiAnalog at SF StateWorking in TahoeDeciding on CollegeThe Eureka MomentDrum and Bass MusicBachelors of ScienceIATSE Local 16 UnionDolby LabsWorking in ATMOSATMOS in NightclubsAdventures in FreelancingSplitting Time between LA and SFImportance of FamilyATMOS in an ApartmentGetting WorkMatt's Rant: NetworkingLinks and Show NotesLuke's SiteBlinq Digital Bix CardCreditsGuest: Luke ArgillaHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith     

My guest is a Grammy-winning mixer/engineer, David Rideau, who has worked with Janet Jackson, Marcus Miller, Earth Wind and Fire, George Benson, Juan Gabriel, and Boney James. In this episode, we discussThe Louisiana ConnectionGrowing up In PhoenixAudiophile DadMom's Musical FamilyASUSocial/PsychThe Scully Tape MachineArizona State FairThe US10 FreewayAudio WorkshopsWest Lake ProThe Car Wash SessionMentoring by Bruce Swedien80 hour WeeksAll About RelationshipsThe Wisdom of Jam and LewisRecording in DenmarkAll Over The MapNot Being ExtravagantMixing at HomeStaying in the BoxATMOSJanet Jackson ATMOS WorkStems vs TracksNo Mobile RigsMatt's Rant: Examining the New Year 2024Links and Show NotesDavid's SitePablo Muniguia on WCAKevin Becka on WCABlue ZonesGut BiomeCreditsGuest: David RideauHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones. This is part 2 of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discussOperating at a High LevelBeing Present in a SessionProfessionalismMix MagazineSkywalker SoundGeorge LucasSurrounded by GreatnessKnowing Your LimitationsBeing Open to GrowthRiding FadersInstitute for Recording ArtsBe YourselfFinding MentorsRetirementBuying an RVThe Importance of TravelMatt's Rant: Who You Spend Your Time WithLinks and Show NotesLeslie on LinkedinLeslie's Profile at Skywalker SoundCreditsGuest: Leslie Ann JonesHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith     

My guest is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones. In this episode, we discussGrowing up in Beverly HillsSpike JonesPA CompanyABC StudiosCapital StudiosEducation Via Hi-Fi MagsCreating Cheat SheetsThe Big ChairDanny Thomas's HouseGoing to RehearsalsPlaying with CousinsDoing Live SoundSelf-Taught PathContributing as an EngineerTascam Half Inch 4-TrackSherwood Oaks Experimental CollegeEnjoying a ChallengeWest LA MusicPunching Above Your WeightThe AutomattFred Catero The Bay AreaFirst Digital RecordingTony WilliamsThe Great American Music HallFreelancingStaff Recording JobsSynching MachinesPhil RamoneISDNMatt's Rant: Taking Things off Your PlateLinks and Show NotesLeslie on LinkedinLeslie's Profile at Skywalker SoundCreditsGuest: Leslie Ann JonesHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell An

My guest is Audio Engineer/Producer Jeanne Montalvo, who has worked with Ivy Queen, Making Movies and Ruben Blades, Flor de Toloache, and Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, Bobby Sanabria, Renee Goust, Erni Lu, and Lucy Kalantari. In this episode, we discussDominican RepublicSettling in New YorkMusic in HouseholdClassically Trained Distracted by MusicalityTendonitisHuman JukeboxGeorgia StateForeign Language StudiesStudying in BarcelonaStarting from ScratchFalling Asleep on Mackie ManualsWhat is a Buss?AES ParisJim Anderson from NYUThe BANNF CenterTanglewood FestivalOpera GigDoing PodcastsLive from Latino USA24 Hour EngineerClassical vs Latin Music RecordingGetting WorkBeing a Women in AudioNeeds-Based Audio GearPodcastingMatt's Rant: PersistenceLinks and Show NotesJeanne on LinkedinJeanne on InstagramSara Carter WCA #194Sara Carter WCA #382Steve Jobs Video #1Steve Jobs Video #2CreditsGuest: Jeanne MontalvoHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA

My guest is the return of Grammy Nominated producer/engineer Ryan Ulyate, who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and ELO. Ryan has jumped through the "Imaginary Glass Window" to create a solo record, which we discuss in this episode. In this episode, we discussThe Tom Petty Catalog Making a Solo RecordPlanning for ATMOSTaking on a Different RoleThe Imaginary Glass WindowDifficulty in Writing LyricsCalifornia SongPutting Things TogetherMastering with RomanowskiThe ATMOS Mercedes1973 InstrumentationRecording Steve FerroneGetting Nominated for a GrammyATMOS DownloadsLessons for Audio Pros Who WriteBlu-RayThe Japanese MarketBeing Aware of Audio TrendsCreature of HabitMatt's Rant: Staying Calm, Staying HumbleLinks and Show NotesRyan on WCA #378Michael Romanowski on WCA #309Ryan's Record on Immersive Audio AlbumRyan's Record on Apple MusicRyan's SiteAdvice from De NiroCreditsGuest: Ryan UlyateHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Mat

My guest is Musician, Mixing Engineer, and mobile Music Producer Ady Parzentney from Hit The Road Music Studio. Ady has traveled in a mobile recording studio for five years, supporting local artists. During the pandemic, he stayed two years in Morocco with his life partner Kasia, and together, they created over 40+ Singles, Music Videos, 2 LPs, and 6 Live Shows to keep the music up and running. As a music producer, he has worked with Nani Noam Vazana, Mehdi Nassouli, and Karim Ziad, who plays with bands like Snarky Puppy, Lala Tamar, Omri Mor, and many more. In this episode, we discussBorn in PolandRaised in GermanyPlaying in Punk BandsLiving in the Rehearsal RoomDNA and MusicPure Magic Through MusicWorking YoungParental AcceptanceHit The Road Music StudioRecording at 13 Bad Studio ExperienceWalking Your PathExpanding Musical HorizonsSeeing the SunRecording in MoroccoThe Yes MomentVan as Vocal BoothCreating Temporary StudiosCar MaintenanceWorking 16 Hours a DayFocusing on the PositiveDust and GearRe

My guest is Paula Salvatore, VP of Client Relations & Studio Marketing, Universal Music Group. Paula has worked with Al Schmitt, Paul McCartney, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Diana Krall, Phil Ramone & David Foster. She has worked 33 1/3 years in Capitol Studios/UMG Studios. Paula is featured in Dave Grohl's documentary "Sound City" as the Studio Manager in the 80s. She was instrumental in getting Al Schmitt a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Capitol Records building.In this episode, we discussThe Rolling StonesSewing ClothesThe Fashion PathKendun StudiosFirst Job at a Recording StudioRose Mann-CherneyCandace StewartSound CityCapitol StudiosRental FurnitureThe Front OfficeAl SchmittWomen in StudiosBasic Human SkillsSupporting ClientsMatt's Rant: Revisiting Saying No to WorkLinks and Show NotesPaula on InstagramPaula on LinkedinCapitol StudiosCandace Stewart on WCAAl Schmitt & Steve Genewick on WCACreditsGuest: Paula SalvatoreHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauPr

My guest is Producer/Engineer David Hughes, who runs Shine On Studio and has worked with The Mid-Whiskeys, Justin Fawsitt, and SaidTheAnimals. In this episode, we discussBeing the New KidLove of CaliforniaSanyo Tape RecorderRecording UncleBootleg TapesCollege Radio StationCMJSaint Marys CollegeTaking a LoanOpening His First StudioWorking in RadioDriving Muscle CarsStudio in an Office BuildingCommercial Studio at HomeTechnologyGetting ClientsUnexpected Work via NetworkingClients with GunsLearning Through MistakesUltrasonic Record CleaningNo Love for Guitar CenterOrigin of Shine OnMatt's Rant: RepairsLinks and Show NotesShine On StudioCreditsGuest: David HughesHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

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 discussNew York UpbringingListening to MusicSongs in the Key of LifePlaying Instruments BadlyWasn't a JoinerPrimitive Electronic MusicWorking at SonyDiscovering MasteringKeeping His Mouth ShutTape LibrarianLearning in ReverseReissuesFit for MasteringMoving into MasteringWorking at Sterling SoundTom Coyne's AssistantHeavy HittersChris MuthRegional GearStarting LateOutworking OthersAttended Hip-Hop SessionsGetting a Room at SterlingTom Coyne's InfluenceA Girl from TexasBurn OutMoving to AustinWorking From HomeBuilding at HomeHealthBalanceRefusing Attended SessionsShootoutsHaving a Remote RigMatt's Rant: Saving for RetirementLinks and Show NotesChris's SiteChris on MusoBettermentVanguardGlenn Schick Episode CreditsGuest: Chris AthensHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-

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 discussPan-OceanicWorldly ParentsMaking Quick FriendsTough Older BrotherSelling Books Door-to-doorSAEPlaying Multiple InstrumentsLive ElectronicsThe ReactiablePlaying with BjörkEarly Exposure to RecordingGun on the ConsoleExploring the Artist's WorldKnocking Down DominoesParenting and ProducingGuy SigsworthKung Foo FilmsPro Tools MasteryStalling OutStudying BusinessManagementGetting Your Own GigsPlanting SeedsGPS ManagementBuild Your Production BreakthroughControlling Your NarrativeMatt's Rant: Practice, Practice, PracticeLinks and Show NotesDamian's SiteCreditsGuest: Damian TaylorHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith  

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 discussClassically TrainedWindsor CastleBoys ChoirHigh Powered EducationEmotional BreakdownTanglewood FestivalConcertos with Yo Yo MaDesire to Record HimselfRoland VS880BuskingStudio in WimbledonSound on SoundAcademic PTSDResidential Studio WorkMoving to CambridgeMix RescueProject StudiosBobby OwsinskiMoving to GermanyRemote RecordingNetwork for GearWearing GlovesCompressed Studio PathBeing DiversifiedReflecting on Past WorkAvoiding Changing PlatformsMatt's Rant: Talking You Out of a Building a StudioLinks and Show NotesRadial CatapultLink to all things Mike SeniorCreditsGuest: Mike SeniorHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt

My guest is the legendary manager of East West Studios in Los Angeles, Candace Stewart. In this episode, we discussThe Importance of BrothersSubstance ExperimentationGrowing up a JockAmazing ParentsDad Survived NormandyMom was BipolarTalking Books at DinnerDad worked for LockheedGrowing up in South CarolinaBook Worm/StonerDesire to Be A Diamond CutterGeologyMoving to California for LoveBartendingThe Two Hot TamalesPaula and RoseStudio Managers as WomenTake OneExperience in HospitalityMike ClinkUnsung HerosGood with MoneyHotels with TechnologyRed Zone StudioTraining Future ClientsJohn PorterSound CastleBuddy KingGangster RapCollecting GunsSlash and GNRTape Tug of WarFirehouseTina ClarkCello DramaResignation Letter        Height of Rock and BudgetsEast WestDoug RodgersPhillip StarkHistorical AcousticsBill PutnamStudio AdviceBanksDrinksCommunityPlumbers and ElectriciansLoyaltyChallengesEngineers and Producers as ClientsProducer/Engineer ManagersIntegrityBook Before th

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 discussNorth CarolinaMitch EasterREMGrowing Up In MichiganBecoming a SouthernerAtticus Finch For DadCulture ShockSanford and SonSouthern AccentsSchool ChorusSister In BalletMTVVHS TapesGuitarPiano RegretsGreat TeachersSmoke Breaks and CoffeeAwareness of RecordingFostex X15Tascam 246James BrownTrying to Keep a Band TogetherLiving in AtlantaDrinking Sweet TeaPlaying CoversPlaying with McKay GarnerBad Run of TapeEarly Studio LessonsLearning PhaseNo Real JobsCover BandsCollege Radio & Hair MetalDentist Office StudioLiving LeanMagic in MusiciansFeeling IsolatedSusan Rodgers1176 KnobsMitch EasterJohn KeaneTape to ADATS to Pro ToolsPlanning AheadCalendarsScott SolterSocioeconomics    Matt's Rant: CreditsLinks and Show NotesJohn's SiteCreditsGuest: John PfiffnerHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Mat

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 discussJersey DrivingHomeschoolIsolated From PeopleDad's StudioAttic Mini StudioStrict HomelifeAbusive EnvironmentCulture ShockSocializationThe Band ExperienceStage FrightAdopting the UniformContemporary Music CenterLoving AudioWomen in AudioDiscouraged to Be in MusicFighting BackHandtrucksCrushed PelvisPodcast EditingWorking for Clair BrothersLearning the Building BlocksTerrified of DrivingChurch in a BoxLeaving in the Middle of the NightWorking During COVIDCasino GigMoving to NashvilleStudio WorkThe Dialect of Audio TribesNashville ChallengesGoing on TourQuitting Over the PhoneLife Changing DecisionsReflecting on the PastEmbracing the Freelance LifeHanging PAMeyer SoundRain killing boxesHandling Being GoneBuilding a Resume on LinkedinNetworkingClashes of PersonalitiesPersonal Goals &nb

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 discussEngineer ParentsJaco and CrayonsAudio DoulaMaking SoupArt and ConsciousnessSilas Brown and Peter Deneberg  Mark KeniseAvalon EQPaul Reed Smith3 Dimensional AudioMuscle ShoalsTime DomainMasteringTaking a Step BackWord of MouthDon't Open a StudioFollowing BreadcrumbsHeba Kadry             Building MicrophonesBeing AutisticLooking for OpportunitiesBuild CommunityGrocery Store MeltdownGASBuilding GearTools for Making ARTApple Ear BudsHearing Peoples MonitorsSelf ControlLearning How To ListenMics with Paul SmithModding Apex MicsLess Crap in the PathMatt's Rant: AnalogiesLinks and Show NotesAnni's SiteAnni on InstagramCreditsGuest: Anni CasellaHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WC

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 discussIllinois UpbringingRadio ShackThe WalkmanPlaying Alto SaxEye of The TigerBerklee School of MusicInterningThe Reality of the Music BizChanging DirectionThe Grind of SchoolBack Street Boys StudioIn Over His HeadCabrini GreenChicago TracksAssembling Frankin-takesTransitioning to Pro ToolsBeing in Touch with RnB and Hip HopDrug Dealers Washing MoneySafe-Guarding Clients WorkThug LabelsThe Legendary TraxsterBeing Literally Locked into the StudioRebuilding the Client BaseBeing in Control of Your Building6 Feet of SewageCognacChicago BasementsAlbini and TapeThe Village Business ModelATMOSFinancial PhilosophyMatt's Rant: DiscoveryLinks and Show NotesMatt's Studio SiteCreditsGuest: Matt HennessyHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: C

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 discussEast Tennessee UpbringingHeadbangers Ball and Mountain DewChicago Metal ShowsRunning from The LawWhite ZombieHour Drive to SchoolGoing to CRASLA InternshipsRoachesMoms PassingThe Fantasy World of LABeing GratefulGreat RadioOcean StudiosRunner PositionsEast WestClimbing the LadderLeaving East WestMaintaining a Home StudioFuzzy SharksFried Chicken FiremanHipster Sleep NoiseCreating Home BaseWork/LifeProductionNot Getting CreditMatt's Rant: Audio GrownupsLinks and Show NotesDavid's SiteJaxstaCreditsGuest: David DavisHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 discussReflecting on the PastThe Red Hot Chili PeppersKeeping Things FreshEnthusiasm for ATMOSBeing Solution OrientedManagement DecisionsTaking Care of BusinessThe Point SystemLawyersWorking During CovidLos AngelesRevisiting AnalogLetting GoUplevelingThe Optimist ViewStaying FocusedDisciplineAwarenessSolution Oriented ThinkingInfinite PossibilitiesSpare MicsMatt's Rant: The In-Between MomentsLinks and Show NotesRyan's SiteRyan's First WCA EpisodeHuberman Lab (Mentioned in the interview)CreditsGuest: Ryan HewittHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 discussSoCal UpbringingBehavioral IssuesRemo DrumsRecording to 4 TracksInternship in LARobin, The YellerMoving to Santa CruzThe Banana SlugsInternship in San JoseStraight to Chaos LifeInterning at The PlantGetting FiredJoining Hyde StreetStudio in ChicoAudio ParentingFront of HouseDepeche ModeSanta BarbaraSF SoundworksSelf PromotionDealing with LifeThe Wretching CrewMatt's Rant: Remote RecordingLinks and Show NotesArnie Frager on WCAMatt Kelley on WCAMike Wells on WCAGabrial Shepard on WCAJosh's SiteCreditsGuest: Josh GarciaHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith