Working Class Audio

My guest is Grammy-Nominated Mastering Engineer Mike Tucci, who has worked with Cory Henry, Living Colour, Doja Cat, Chris Brown, Young Thug, and Unstoppable Death Machines. In this episode, we discuss:QueensNYCMusic in Heard Growing UpPlaying in BandsSeeing the Value In Recording StudiosGoing to CollegeUnderstanding RecordingMasterdiskHowie WeinbergMoving o LAMoving Into The BoxNot Depending on Other People's GearSlow Magic Of LAKeeping a Simple SetupWorking From HomeResults Are The Only Thing That MattersMatt's Rant: Who is Professional?Links and Show NotesMike on IGMike on SoundbetterDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Mike TucciHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Leff Lefferts making a return to WCA after his first appearance on WCA #101. Leff comes from a music recording background but has worked in film sound for the last 16 years at Skywalker Sound. He's worked as a Sound Effects Editor, Sound Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer on various movies, including, The Croods: A New Age, The Revenant, The Peanuts Movie, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and many more. In this episode, we discuss:Randy ThomSkywalker SoundATMOSTelling StoriesRoles in Film SoundTechnology Changes Content on Streaming ServicesPlanning Your LifeMusic Industry vs Film IndustryWatching the CreditsMaking Records for EnjoymentFinancial SecurityUA PluginsEarly Days of Pro ToolsBay Area Pro Audio LoreMatt's Rant: Being ProactiveLinks and Show NotesLeff on WCA #101Leff's EmailLeff on IMDBDownload 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio ProCreditsGuest: Leff LeffertsHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie

My guest is Grammy-Nominated engineer/mixer Rachael Moore. Rachael primarily works with T Bone Burnett and, as a result, has worked with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, and Jessica Chastain. Rachael also has a hectic freelance schedule working around Nashville, where she is currently based. In this episode, we discuss:Early Years in TexasGetting Your Feet Wet at Full SailInternship with Jacquire KingMeeting Your HeroesCommunity of SuccessDealing with ChallengesSound Emporium Financially Making it WorkLearning to Tune PianosThinking Outside the BoxWorking with T-BoneT-Bone Burnett How You Make People Feel In a SessionDo’s and Don’ts with T-BoneFreelancing Home Studio The Traveling RigDealing with RecallsAdvice for the Up and ComersFinancial Lessons As You GrowThink of income as a triangleThe Value of Being a Good Human BeingMatt's Rant: Sonic SpaceLinks and Show NotesRachel Moore Instagram CreditsGuest: Rachael MooreHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProdu

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part two of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discuss:Growing a Client BaseMagic Shop History⁠Roger Moutenot⁠⁠Ed Stasium⁠The World Before NirvanaStudio OwnershipLessons Learned Running a Studio⁠Sonic Highways⁠Importance of Good StaffOwnership StyleGetting Coffee for Rick RubinNDA'sThe Dissolution of the Magic ShopThe Impact of 9/11Shifting to Restoration⁠Ted Young⁠Working with BlondieLou ReedReinventing yourself⁠Nora Guthrie ⁠DA-88s and ADATSMARSThe Business of Restoration Matt's Rant: BillingLinks and Show Notes⁠Steve's website.⁠⁠Reto Peter on WCA⁠⁠Jessica Thompson on WCA⁠⁠Simple Invoices⁠⁠Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro⁠CreditsGuest: Steve RosenthalHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing:

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part one of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discuss:Growing up in NYGetting Started on a Development DealThe Recording Institute of AmericaBad Cab Driver Turned EngineerEarly Days at AtlanticLearning the "Atlantic Recording Way"Punching 16th NotesSkully 12 trackLearning Business and EngineeringMentorship Bathrobe SessionsBuying the Fixtures⁠Otis Blackwell ⁠Working in the Basement at A&R RecordsBuying a Studio in Manhattan Living in DreamlandNew Wave and Punk in the 80sTechnology Informing ArtSonic Fashion Trends⁠Alan Lomax⁠ Sonic Cues⁠The Plangent Process ⁠⁠The Magic Shop⁠Building a Studio for Making Rock RecordsThe Search for the Perfect ConsoleMatt's Rant: BillingLinks and Show Notes⁠Steve's website.⁠⁠Reto Peter on WCA⁠⁠J

My guest is a Grammy-Nominated Mixer, Engineer, and Producer, Carlos Castro. Carlos has worked with Shawn Colvin, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Luis Miguel, Shaila Durcal, and many others. In this episode, we discuss:Raised in Mexico CityFamily History in MusicFalling in Love with Recording at 16⁠Full Sail Center ⁠Dealing with Hypocrisy⁠Bruce Swedien⁠The Bigger PictureLearning from BruceUnderstanding Sonic PersonalityAvoiding Paralysis from Analysis ⁠Terry Howard ⁠⁠Experience at Ocean Way ⁠Learning on the Night ShiftOcean Studios & Mama Joes⁠Jerry Finn ⁠⁠Checking Polarity with Galaxy Audio⁠Neve 5224 CompressorsBuilding WaterSound StudiosBuilt From the Ground UpMaintaining Relevance in the MarketBilingual Opportunities - Both language and culturalAdvice for Up and ComersMatt's Rant: Well-built tools.Links and Show Notes⁠Carlos Castro website⁠⁠Voyager 1 Documentary⁠⁠WCA on Instagram⁠⁠Matt on Instagram ⁠⁠Connect with Matt on Linkedin⁠⁠Current sponsors & promos⁠CreditsGuest

My guest is a Producer, Mixer, and Recording Engineer, Will Kennedy. Will has worked on projects for O.A.R., U2, Michael Franti and Spearhead, OneRepublic, The 88, B-52s, Jason Mraz, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Early Life in Farmland Band Directors Berklee College of Music Behind the Scenes Person Ocean Way Nashville Allen Sides  Unintentional Tech Life is Short Moment  Right Track Recording Hard to Be Broke In New York Want work? Plan a Vacation Health Issues Back to Boston Harvard AV Department Moving to LA at 30 Ray Charles Enterprises Carl Beatty  Shady Work in Northridge David Bianco  Dave's Room  Matt Wallace  The Back Room Guy Working Well with Others Matters The Future of ATMOS Kali Audio  Affordable Atmos  JBL Intonato  The Love Shack Atmos Mix Matt's Rant: Paying it ForwardLinks and Show Notes Will's Site Matt Wallace on WCA Frank Fillipeti on WCA  WCA on Instagram Matt on Instagram  Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Will Kennedy Host: Matt Bo

My guest is a mixer, producer, author, and coach Bobby Owsinski. Bobby is the author of many books, including The Mixing Engineers Handbook; Bobby has also worked with many artists and companies, including Mick Taylor, Joe Houston, Rhino DVD, Forbes, Surround Pro Magazine, Adrianna Marie, and her Groovecutters. This is Bobby's second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss: Dolby Atmos 5.1 Surround Kludging Surround Tools Together The Mix Engineers Handbook Smart Plugins Dynamics Timing Self-Mastering Saturation Collecting Ideas Networking Clarity Matt's Rant: Random ThoughtsLinks and Show Notes Bobby's Books Bobby's Podcast WCA on Instagram Matt on Instagram  Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Bobby Owsinski Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is a self-described lucky bastard, grammy-winning engineer Richard Dodd who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Clannad, Mike Moran, Del Newman, and Brian Protheroe. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

My guest is a self-described lucky bastard, grammy-winning engineer Richard Dodd who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Clannad, Mike Moran, Del Newman, and Brian Protheroe.In this episode, we discuss: Luton Beginnings School Band Peter Coleman Ashley Howe Discovering Recording at 14 First Professional Recording Gig Put Up or Shut Up Counsel Housing Electronics Apprentice British Aircraft Corporation Late Night Friday Sessions Lansdowne Studios Cassettes Studio Interview Golden Questions Leaving His Apprenticeship Studio Trajectory in England as a New Engineer From Within the Rabbit Hole Trying To Fit In LA - Like Walking Into The Movies Overcoming Studio Hazing Recording All Night at 17 Atomic Rooster  Solid Family Life Dropping in For the First Time Gerald Chevin Helping Annie Farrow Respect for Musicians Stanley Myers  Editing Tape - No Redos Going Freelance Matt's Rant: The Role of GearLinks and Show Notes Richard's Site Matt's other Instagram Account WCA on Instagram Connect with M

My guest is Mastering engineer Sam Moses based in Nashville. Sam has worked with Billy Ray Cyrus, Joan, Nightly, Smallpools, Shoffy, and The Aces. Sam has also developed The Curtain Wall system of acoustics. In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up in the Middle of Nowhere Aspiring Pro Golfer Blue Grass Cross Roads Cornfield Concerts Secret Boombox Rap Recordings Discovering Music As A Career Chicago Living Recording vs. Rock Stardom Zach Jablow  Making HipHop Beats Working Retail Keys to The Studio Discount Apartment Recording to Keys For a Studio Private Closet Parties Learning Mastering West Palm Beach's Creative Sound Daniel Zayas  Studio Artist Development Project A Good Step but Not enough Joe Barresi  Mix with the Masters in France Going to Nashville Michael Hugues  Musical Assassins Paul Moak  Focusing on Mastering People make it possible Mentoring Matthew Garber From Mentor to Peer Births a Podcast The Attack and Release Show Home Studio Evolution  The Curtain Wall System Nashville Community

My guest is London-born, Philly-based producer/engineer Michael Cumming who has worked with The Sun Ra Arkestra, Orion Sun, Odean Pope, Tom Hamilton, Sophie Coran, Trap Rabbit. In this episode, we discuss: Moving from London to Philly Falling in Love with the US Brothers Influence Leaving School Cooking Building a Studio Business with Friends Communication Rewarding the People You Inconvenience Get Up and Go Attitude Gil Norton at Costco Quality of Life Trust in the Accent Age Challenges Harvesting Spaghetti Philly Studio Building Acoustic Treatments Open Room Recording Getting Financially Comfortable Gear Issues Matt's Rant: ATMOS Update: Post ATMOS Tuning UpdateLinks and Show Notes Michael's Site Matt's other Instagram Account WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Michael Cumming Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is the return of mixing engineer Sara Carter who has worked with Corinne Bailey Rae, KT Tunstall, Wistful Sleepers, and BPMoore. Sara has worked at the BBC, worked in the Motor Trade, and has a great YouTube channel called Simply Mixing. In this episode, we discuss: COVID Silver Linings Simply Mixing on YouTube Learning to Learn Brewing Exams Teaching Visually Imposter Syndrome Opportunities from YouTube Warren Huart  Produce Like a Pro Video Challenges Putting It All Out There Learning from Content Creation Mix with the Masters  Overcoming Self-Doubt Taking A Chance Balancing Mixing and YouTube Self Development Time Advice for Aspiring Audio Teachers Equipment for YouTube  Lack of Trolls Learning By Teaching Audio Gigs from YouTube One-to-One Mentorship  Production Advice for YouTube Get It Working, Then Improve Giving Away Secrets Having Fun With It Matt's Rant: ATMOS Update: It's all working!Links and Show Notes Sara's Site Sara on YouTube WCA #194 with Sara Carter Sara on Facebook Sara on Instagr

My guest is Producer/Engineer Ed Stasium who has worked with Skull Snaps, The Ramones, Talking Heads, Living Colour, the Smithereens, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Mono Webcore Record Player Music Filled House Slag Heaps Playing Piano Childhood Tape Recorders Making Prank Calls Playing in Bands Seafoam Green Strat Bob Margouleff Scully 12 Track Bruce Swedien Tony Bongiovi The Ramones Living Colour Ron St. Germain Vernon Reid Malcolm X MLK Vari Speeding JFK Producer Royalties Time Travel Moving Around Lockerbie Plane Crash Carrying His Own Edit Block Regrets Matt's Rant: Inspiring OthersLinks and Show Notes edstasium.com WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Ed Stasium Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Winning producer, engineer, mixer Nick Raskulinecz who has worked with Rush, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Deftones, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Knoxville. Rock Star Dreams.  Falling in love with the guitar. Instrument knowledge helps speak the language. Drummers are a different breed. College money bought an 8-track. Switching gears - Dreams of Rock stardom to Recording Guru. Brian Bell  Opportunity at Sound City. Living on Taco Bell and loving it. From runner to assistant. Leaving the nest - quitting the band. The recording obsession. Greg Fidleman  Transitioning beyond assistant. Odd jobs to engineer. Danzig  Duff McKagan  Barely surviving but doing well. The Foo Fighters Story. Working on One By One  Matt Hyde  Connecting with people. Logistics on getting paid. Alice and Chains and the new singer. Breaking the ice with a new group. Working with Rush.  What decisions made this career possible? Work-life balance. Moving back to Tennessee - Family matters. M

My guest is Broadcast Recording tech and Grammy Winning Mastering engineer Margaret Luthar. In this episode, we discuss: Moving to LA From Nashville NPR Welcome to 1979  Chicago Mastering Service  What Works and What Doesn't  Finding the Right Software for Each Client The Value of CRM  Living in Norway BANFF  Canadian Immigration Drama Pennsylvania Origins Why NPR After Cutting Vinyl? Acknowledging the Studio Bubble Work-Life Balance & Freelance Benefits of a Corporate Environment Moving to Big Bad LA Mary Mazurek on WCA The Importance of Always Learning  Running For a Clear Mind Staying Mobile Fancy Cocktails  Acclimating To a New Place Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes Domes of Energy WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Margaret Luthar Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau  Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer/engineer Ryan Ulyate who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and ELO.In this episode, we discuss: Growing Up In California Family and Music Dad's Influence Hollywood Saxophone Quartet Crappy Musician Turns Into Kick-Ass Recording Engineer Building Model Kits Self Taught Skills Studio Sound Recorders Whatever it Takes Foot In The Door at Studio City Old School Industry Behaviors Working on Sad Eyes “Est” Training  Alain Chamfort  Making a Living Working with Craig Harris Television Sound Design Jeff Lynne Shut Up and Let The Artist FIiure It Out Ringo, George, and Paul Tom Petty The Highway Companion Mudcrutch Vibe Patrol Topanga Studio Dolby Atmos Tesla X Atmos  Financial Advice  Matt's Rant: Just Doing It!Links and Show Notes Ryan’s Site Robert Scoville on WCA WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Ryan Ulate Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau  Editing:

My guest is a producer, engineer, mixer, Rob Folson Jr., who has worked with Rare Essence, The Chuck Brown Band, Ceelo Green, Citizen Cope, Blackbyrds, The Huck-a-Bucks, Tracey Lee, Black Alley, Greg Rice, Leonard Taylor-Arron Burroughs.In this episode, we discuss: The DMV Quitting College Go Go Music Discovery of Recording Sequencers Playing The Kennedy Center Church Mixing Working for the Church Charles Harris A/V for the NIH (National Institute of Health) Benefits and 401K The Drag that is Commuting Home Studio Studio One Dealing with Burnout Matt's Rant: Helping UkraineLinks and Show Notes Rob's Site Sound Toys Doctors without Borders World Central Kitchen The Red Cross Society of Ukraine UNICEF Stephen Dent Soundcraft Tape Machines WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Rob Folson Jr.  Host: Matt Boudreau  Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Brian Charles, producer, engineer, mixer, writer, educator, guitarist, and plug-in designer. Brian has worked with The Sheila Divine, Dispatch, Weakened Friends, Marina and the Diamonds, The Gigolo Aunts, and Mike Slap. Brian is the owner of Zippah recording, which suffered fire damage in December of 2021. In this episode, we discuss: Moving Around As a KId Boston Grade School Rock Band Early Recording Discoveries Jimi Hendrix Pep Rally  Band Directors Being a Tape Op Writing and Producing Zippah Recording Studio Fire Making Improvements Studio Finances Water and Smoke The Smell of a Campfire Community Support Studio Insurance Manufacturer Support Transatlantic Reverb Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateShow Notes Zippah GoFund Me Michael James on WCA Pete Wiess on WCA WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Rant Notes Dolby Learning Site Best Practices from Dolby Steve Genewick on WCA Dave Way on WCA Brad Wood on WCA Credits Guest: Brian Charles Producer/Host/Eng

My guest is New York-based recording engineer and producer Hillary Johnson. Hillary has worked with Bootblacks, Bell Hollow, The Prids, and Second Still. This is Hillary’s second appearance on the show. Her first appearance was on WCA #003.In this episode, we discuss: Home Ownership Moving To the Exurbs Future Home Studio Livestreaming DJ Home R&D AV Design Learning Logic Home Studio Plans House Buying Process Experiencing The Symphony Having Your Own Space Having a Day Job New York Recording Ecosystem Studio Closings Pandemic Records The Love of Recording Bands Matt's Rant: Collectors and UsersLinks and Show Notes Hillary on WCA #003  Dan Alexander on WCA #335 Dan Alexander’s Book on Gear Hillary’s site WCA on Instagram Connect with Matt on Linkedin Current sponsors & promos Credits Guest: Hillary Johnson Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau  Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith