Working Class Audio

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt Boudreau chats with veteran producer and engineer Joel Jaffe, founder of Studio D Recording. Joel reflects on his 40-year journey running a renowned Bay Area studio, working with legendary artists like Faith No More and Huey Lewis, and perfecting live room recording techniques. He also shares insights on overcoming the challenges of studio life, the evolving music industry, and his decision to step away from day-to-day operations, or as Matt puts it, “getting out of the chair.”In This Episode, We Discuss:Challenges of running a studio in the Bay AreaBuilding and managing Studio D RecordingRecording techniques for live rooms and handling isolationWorking with iconic artists like Faith No More, Huey Lewis, and SoundgardenThe impact of streaming and the changing music industryBalancing a 40-year career with family lifeLessons learned from mentors and iconic engineersAdvice for aspiring audio engineers and producersShifting from studio ownership to freelance workMatt’s