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Working Class Audio Working Class Audio
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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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WCA #487 with Steve Chadie - Sharing Knowledge, Leaving the Nest, Gig Snagging, Low Maintenance Living, and The Loudness Button
My guest today is the return of Grammy-winning engineer and Mixer Steve Chadie. Steve has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Los Lonely Boys, Particle Kid, and Supersuckers.
In this episode, we discuss
The Shroom Room
Rupert Neve Design
The Well-Behaved Self
Potty Mouth
Too Much Truck Time
Denton, Texas
Titty Bingo
Expanding Client Base
Management
Painfully Introverted
Networking
Willie Nelson
Leaving the Nest
College Ball
Leaving Texas
Making it Work
Being Challenged
Time to Make The Doughnuts
The Inner A*****e
Staying Invisible
Wendel Junior
Missle Command
Low Maintenance Living
Ikigai
Free Work
Gig Snagging
Legal Pads
Mold Sickness
Recalls
Thinking About Quitting
The Loudness Button
Commitment
Willing to Learn
Nighttime Calm
Financial Advice
Sharing Knowledge
Matt's Rant: Tune Out
Links and Show Notes
Steve's Site
Steve's first episode
Titty Bingo
Credits
Guest: Steve Chadie
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith -
WCA #486 with Ryan Ordway - Music Learned Via Camping, The Rembrandts, Fallback Plans, Client Trends, and the Portland Music Scene
My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Songwriter, Ryan Ordway. Ryan runs The Studio Portland and has worked with 98.9 WCLZ Studio Z Series, The Heavy Heavy, Gregory Alan Isa Kov, Nature Valley, and actor Xander Berkeley.
In this episode, we discuss
Central New Hampshire
Music Learned Via Camping
Being Connected Technologically
The Rembrandts
Fallback Plan
LA Kicking his Ass
Not Going to Berklee School of Music
Starting on Tape
Home Studio Struggles
Moving to Portland
Clear Lines Between Home and Work
Studio Portland
Facelift for an Old Studio
Portland Music Scene
Speaker Choice
Ready to Record
Client Trends
Mark Rubel
Focusing on the Client
Songwriter Perspective
Matt's Rant: Food for Thought
Links and Show Notes
The Studio Portland
Pete Morse on WCA
Todd Hutchison on WCA
Jason Phelps on WCA
Mark Rubel on WCA
Kevin Becka on WCA
Credits
Guest: Ryan Ordway
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
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WCA #485 with Andy Nelson - Recording Friends, Financial Realities, Wedding Invitations, Getting Serious About Audio, and Postal Jobs
My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Mixer Andy Nelson. Andy has worked on projects for Pain of Truth, 200 Stab Wounds, Fireworks, Primitive Man, Never Ending Game, Full of Hell, Dead in the Dirt, Gridiron, Harms Way, Weekend Nachos, and Inclination.
Andy is also the guitarist of Weekend Nachos, Singer/Guitarist of Dust Muscle, and bassist of Like Rats, a self-described art education dropout and a former synthesizer tech.
In this episode, we discuss
Early Days
Middle-Class Western Household
School band
Columbia College
Getting Serious About Audio
Recording Friends
Pricing
Music Industry's Challenges
Financial Realities
Postal Workers
Imposter Syndrome
Partnership with Pete Grossman
Chasing Other Sounds
Wedding Invitations
Navigating Financial Waters
Future Plans
Financial Tips
Matt's Rant: Pricing
Links and Show Notes
Bricktop Recording
Weekend Nachos
Credits
Guest: Andy Nelson
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith -
WCA #484 with Fernando Reyes - Leaving Peru, Challenging Cultural Norms, Life in a Different Language, Working with Michael Brauer, and Flying Solo
My guest today is Mix Engineer Fernando Reyes. Fernando has worked on projects for The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Fabio Capri, ARIZONA, and Idina Menzel. He has also spent the last 7.5 years as Michael Brauers' assistant.
In this episode, we discuss
Lima, Peru
Exposure to Computer Recording
Early Recording
Leaving Lima
Challenging Cultural Norms
PowerPoint
Planning Ahead
Therapy
Full Sail
Flying Solo
Adulting
Life in a Different Language
Grandparents Spoiling
Friends
Alternaitves to School
Electric Lady Studios
General Assistant
Michael Brauer
Longevity
Raising Questions
Thrown Into the Deep End
Doing His Own Thing
Lessons Learned
ATMOS
New York to Miami
Watering The Seeds
Having Family Close
Taking Meetings
Building Community
Management
Matt's Rant: The Gear We Choose
Links and Show Notes
Fernando's Site
Michael Brauer on WCA
Credits
Guest: Fernando Reyes
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
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WCA #483 with Lars Deutsch - Impact Mixing, Composition, Classical Music, Heavy Metal, Soccer, and Brute Force Networking
My guest today is composer, producer, and engineer Lars Deutsch.
Lars has worked with 88 Rising Accura Adidas Amazon Anthony Anderson (Transformers) Blacklist (Trailer) Brett Gelman (Stranger Things) Budweiser California Energy Upgrade CBS Conde Nast (featuring BTS, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Rihanna, Black Pink, Alicia Keys, ASAP Rocky and Dolly Parton, Chris Hemsworth, David Schwimmer, Jessica Chastain, Malin Akerman, Idris Alba, Hillary Duff, Scotty Pippen, Dwayne Haskins, Danielle Brooks, Kendrick Sampson and Billy Eichner) Epson FOX Flying Theater Mexico City Generali Ghostface Killah (Wu-Tang Clan) Intel IRKO Higher Brothers Honda Hyundai Ian McKellen (Lord Of The Rings) James Earl Jones (Darth Vader) Joji Kate Micucci (Scrubs, Big Bang Theory) Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) Katie Melua Keith Ape Keke Palmer (Hustlers) Lewis Hamilton Magic Wands MBL Mercedes Neckermann Niki Nowness (Louis Vuitton) Oreos Palm Springs Film Festival Patrick Williams Paul Alexander Juutilainen Philip Rivers (NFL quarterback) Philips Rachel Shelley (Deep State) Red Bull Rich Brian Ruinart Stephen King's The Passenger Tencent The Martian (trailer) The Masked Singer Toyota Voices for Children VW Wink Martindale (Tic-Tac-Dough)
In this episode, we discuss
Heavy Metal and Soccer
Classical Music
Excited About Guitar
Studying in London
Composition
Audio Branding
Impact Mixing
Berlin
German Stereotypes
Love of Los Angeles
Brute Force Network
Working with Irko
Mixing on His Own
Prodixing
Development
Cash Flow
Always Working
Flagship Projects
Pricing
Voice Doubles
Credits
Revisions
Matt's Rant: Always Be Learning
Links and Show Notes
Lar's Site
Credits
Guest: Lars Deutsch
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
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WCA #482 with Ken Lewis - Working from Ohio, Cancelling Vacations, Go Getter Attitude, Producing Remotely, and Mixing Night
My guest today is Grammy-winning producer/mixer/finisher Ken Lewis. Ken has worked on projects for BTS, The Old Kanye, Taylor Swift, and David Byrne.
In this episode, we discuss
Working from Ohio
Playing Guitar at 10
Basement Records at 16
Berklee College of Music
Parents Support
Go Getter Attitude
Talent is the Entry
Moving to New York
Getting Mugged
Soundtrack Studios
Interning Etiquette
Specializing
Cancelling Vacations
Working From Home
Leaving New York
Producing Remotely
Being Perceived as Too Expensive
ATMOS
Running A Little Factory
Having Open Heart Surgery
Getting More Rest
Make More Money Than You Spend
Money Press
Mixing Night
Matt's Rant: Reflecting on Mark Rubel
Links and Show Notes
Mark Rubel WCA #034
Ken's Site
Mixing Night
Credits
Guest: Ken Lewis
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
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A Unique View of the Audio World
This is my favorite podcast related to audio production because it’s not talking about gear incessantly. It’s digging into the unique backgrounds of so many different producers and engineers and the obstacles they’ve overcome to achieve success in a tough profession without a defined framework at times. As someone working in a non related profession by day and pouring tons of time into my music at nights and on weekends, it’s inspirational to hear from many known and unknown people in the audio world with different paths to success. Matt is a great interviewer, he doesn’t talk over his guests, keeps the focus on track and from becoming too tangential while allowing the guests space to dig into their stories. I look forward to every Monday when a new episode drops!
Great audio engineering podcast for everyone else
Really great insights into the real world of audio engineering. Matt brings a refreshingly grounded take on the recording business, and unlike some other audio engineering podcasters, he asks questions and gets out of the way to let his guests answer.
I’m so stoked to have this.
Hey just wanted to say that this is my new fav podcast. Going through most of the back logs. WOW. So much great info.
Thanks Matt and the WCA team for sharing what you do!