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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.

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum (originally on WCA #062)to discuss his career, his approach to mastering across genres, and how he adapts to new technology. Maor has worked on projects for artists such as Faith No More, Yes, and Meat Loaf.
In This Episode, We Discuss:

Genre-specific mastering approaches

Creating and collaborating on new analog hardware

Strategies for effective client communication

Building and maintaining long-term professional relationships

The value of being part of a collaborative team in the audio process

Links and Show Notes:

Maor Appelbaum Mastering

WCA #062 with Maor Appelbaum

Matt's Rant: The Value of Independent Clients

Credits:

Guest: Maor Appelbaum

Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

The Voice: Chuck Smith

WCA #521 with Maor Appelbaum – Genre-Specific Mastering, Creating Analog Hardware, Building Client Relationships, and Being Part of the Team

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Producer/Engineer Ed Donnelly, who has worked with Willie Nelson, Zac Brown, Old 97s, Son Volt, Del McCoury, Nathan Jacques, Lorin Hart, Cole Gallagher, The Lonesome Captain, Trent Summar & The New Row Mob
In This Episode, We Discuss:

Musical Journey and Career

Live Event Recording Journey

Journey From Performer to Producer

Independent Artist Budget Challenges

Managing Budgets in Independent Bands

Music Industry Evolution and Strategy

Inspiration and Approaches in Work

Independent Artists and Audio Professionals

Immersive Audio Formats and Music

Links and Show Notes:
Ed's Studio
Matt's Rant: Revisiting Community

Credits:

Guest: Ed Donnelly

Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

The Voice: Chuck Smith

WCA #522 with Ed Donnelly – Independent Mindset, Live Recording, Indie Bands, Immersive Audio and Inspiration

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes monitor engineer Lizzie Westsmith who has worked for numerous bands and sound companies including Rancid, Ice Spice, Rat Sound and Coachella. Lizzie shares her journey from discovering her love for audio at Berkeley's iconic Gilman Street to navigating the challenges of the live production industry.
In This Episode, We Discuss:

Role of a Monitor Engineer

Maintaining Personal Balance

924 Gilman Influence

Addiction and Recovery

Rate Transparency

Touring Life Balance

Systems Engineering Goals

Financial Management Strategies

Community and Respect

Links and Show Notes:
Lizzie on Instagram
Matt's Rant: Parlay, Pivot and Change Course
Credits:

Guest: Lizzie Westsmith

Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

The Voice: Chuck Smith

WCA #523 with Lizzie Westsmith – Role of a Monitor Engineer, Touring Life Balance, Community, and 924 Gilman Influence

I am very happy to announce the Working Class Audio Podcast Session #001.
WCA #001 is an introduction to Working Class Audio with host Matt Boudreau. Get the low down on what to expect in upcoming sessions. Includes intro/outro music by our friend Cliff Truesdell and voice intro by our friend Chuck J Smith. I have started to schedule interviews with engineers working in the freelance trenches including Laura Dean and Hillary Johnson (http://www.hillaryjohnson.com/2014/home/). Be sure to subscribe to stay informed about upcoming sessions. Enjoy!

WCA #001 with Matt Boudreau

Working Class Audio #002 with Laura Dean!!!

Laura Dean works in San Francisco at various studios including Tiny Telephone and Women’s Audio Mission. Laura talks recording schools, internships, knowing your role, tech work, music for dance, audio books, voice overs etc….

WCA #002 with Laura Dean

Happy to present WCA session #003 with New York recording engineer Hillary Johnson. Check Hillary's site out at www.hillaryjohnson.com
Hillary has worked with The Prids, Bell Hollow, Michael Gira (Swans, Angels Of Light), The Secret History, Jeff Buckley, The Misfits, Jennifer Kimball, Rufus Wainwright, The Ramones, Bishop Allen, Project Jenny, Project Jan, Nile Rodgers, Vernon Reid, Stereojax, D Generation/Jesse Malin and Umbrella Brigade. She has also worked with producers such as Lenny Kaye, Henry Rollins, Genya Ravan, and Daniel Rey.
I met Hillary through the original Tape Op conference which of course is now the amazing Pot Luck Audio conference. of which we both have been panelists and as a result, friends and peers to one another.

WCA #003 with Hillary Johnson - Tattoos, Many Hats, Wiring Studios, Mastering, Hi-Res and Archiving.

David Wheeler is a recording engineer based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Las Cruces is located north of El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. David talks about the pros and cons of being one of very few recording people in Las Cruces who do it on a pro level and also talks about how the changes to the environment and business world affect the world of recording in the southern part of New Mexico. On a personal note, David and I went to High School together as did our moms! Before David got into recording he used to play in a band called Obsidian with our High School friend and pro audio superstar Colin McDowell of McDSP plug ins. Our discussion delves into location sound towards the end. I have included an Amazon link to the book on the topic by Ric Viers called the “Location Sound Bible”. We mentioned it in the conversation but for timing reasons I edited that part of the conversation out. The link is below. Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the show: http://staffmeup.com/, http://www.productionhub.com/, Studio 603 (David’s studio in Las Cruces)

WCA #004 with David Wheeler

My guest is producer/ engineer /mastering engineer John Cuniberti, based in the Bay Area. John has worked with Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, The Dead Kennedys, and Chicken Foot. John is known for bringing the concept and name ReAmping into the mainstream of recording with his ReAmp box, which he created and sold on his own for many years, but eventually sold the name and circuit patent to Radial Engineering. John added mastering to his list of skills many years ago while working at The Plant in Sausalito, California, and currently mixes and masters from his home for artists worldwide. 
 
In this episode, we discuss

Coast Recorders

Struggling to Sell Studio Time

Home Studio Emergence

SF Bay Area Studio Struggle

Band Managers

Hustling Work

Building a Career

Art Projects

Following the Money

Making Mistakes

Saying Yes

Studio Management

Recording Economics

The New Thing

Raising the Roof

Tiny Telephone

Links and Show Notes
John's Site

Credits

Guest: John Cuniberti

Host: Matt Boudreau

Engineer: Matt Boudreau

Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 

Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #005 with John Cuniberti

Working Class Audio Session #006 with Robert L. Smith!!! Robert L. Smith is an Oscar winning, Grammy and Emmy nominated Producer/Engineer/Mixer based in New York City. After 25+ years of working with the biggest names in music, his résumé reads like a who’s who of modern pop music. Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, David Byrne and […]
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WCA #006 with Robert L. Smith

Vance Powell, who has worked with Jack White, Red Fang, and Buddy Guy, is featured on Session #007. Vance is outspoken and takes a no-bullshit approach to not only his work but this interview. We talk technique including specifics of his analog workflow, business, including managers plus a bit of criticism of the old guard of the music industry. I love talking with Vance. I always learn something new from him and am proud to call him my friend. Enjoy!

In This Episode We talk about:

Freelance recording insights

New studio tour

Studio rental details

Financial management tips

Gear investment strategies

Studio workflow preferences

Analog vs. digital debate

Mixing techniques

Industry financial challenges

Insurance for gear

Major label experiences

Grammy perspectives

Management in the music industry

Building client relationships

Producer and engineer roles

Links

Vance on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vancalot

Vance’s studio with engineer Mitch Dane: http://www.sputniksound.com/index.html

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WCA #007 with Vance Powell

In this episode, Matt talks with Will Holland, owner of Chill House, a 2,000-square-foot studio in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Will has worked with acts like SeepeopleS, Club d'Elf, Nth Power, Berklee, and the Lowell Chamber Orchestra.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Chill House Studio Location

2,000 Square Feet Space

Multiple Studio Rooms

Local, Mid-Level Clients

Will's Boston Beginnings

Internship Turned Career

Ownership Advantages Discussed

Low Overhead Emphasized

Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Work-Life Balance Focus

Future Relocation Possible

Classic Rock Influence

Staying Young

Setting Rates

Matt's Rant: Following Up!

Links and Show Notes:
Will's Studio

Credits:

Guest: Will Holland

Host: Matt Boudreau

Engineer: Matt Boudreau

Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

WCA #516 with Will Holland - Internship Turned Career, Ownership Advantages, Low Overhead, Setting Rates, and Staying Young

WCA #516 with Will Holland - Internship Turned Career, Ownership Advantages, Low Overhead, Setting Rates, and Staying Young

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