Working Class Audio

Greg Gordon is a the Founder/Director at PYRAMIND.com, as well as a producer, educator, and entrepreneur. Greg has worked with HTC Vive, Microsoft Studios, Insomniac Games, SONY, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Disney, Blizzard, Zynga, Amazon, Samsung, HP, Nvidia, GoPro, LifeBeam, The Battery SF, Brandcast and many more. His music production credits include Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation), Giorgio Moro...

Joe Chiccarelli is a ten-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer/mixer whose credits include such artists as Tori Amos, Beck, U2, The Strokes, The Killers, Elton John, The Shins, The White Stripes, Morrissey, Alanis Morrisette, Jason Mraz, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, The Raconteurs, Cafe Tacuba, and My Morning Jacket. Other projects through his twenty-year career have included mu...

George Vlad is a sound recordist, photographer and expedition leader with a keen interest in wildlife and conservation. George travels extensively and records a variety of sounds, from natural ambiences and wildlife to odd vehicles and vintage aircraft. He also supports a variety of conservation initiatives around the world, either directly, by sharing my work with them or by employing them in my...

Jens Bogren  is a Swedish record producer, mixer and recording engineer who has worked Opeth, Sepultura, Katatonia and a long list of many other bands. In this episode, we discuss: Working in Metal Banks Studio Naming Building A New Studio Sports Fishing Motion Sickness Chaos Theory Bogren Digital Trail of Luck Determining What to Charge Managers Psychology of Showreels Psychology of Production Wo...

Ignacio "Nacho" Molino is a five-time Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning Mix Engineer/Producer. He has worked with CJ Ramone from The Ramones, Spice Slawson from Me First and The Gimmie Gimmies, Ruben Blades, Joan Manuel Serrat, and Carlos Vives. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in Panama The Noriega Years Civil War Distance Learning 15 year US immigration process Marriage/Divorce Workin...

Cullen Brooks works in television & film as a dialogue editor, re-recording mixer, sound designer, sound editor, Sound Effects Editor, and Sound Mixer. In this episode, we discuss: Transitioning from Music to Film Sound  The Impact of Star Wars & the Matrix Recording Punk bands Learning Film Sound  Jumping in With Both Feet Working Remotely Disruptive Clients New York Michigan Lost Tax Inc...

Sam Pura is a producer, engineer and mixer who runs The Panda Studios. Sam is known for his work with The Story So Far, Basement, and Hundredth as well as many, many others. In this episode, we discuss: Smoking Weed Flying Transparent MySpace Days Eric Valentine The Emotion of Sound Getting Past Gearlust Impact, Clarity, and Depth Making Bands Comfortable Doing the Hard Work Dealing with Coronavir...

Dallas Taylor is the host and creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz, a lovingly crafted podcast revealing the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Dallas is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound, where he has led thousands of high-profile projects ranging from blockbuster trailers and advertising campaigns to Sundance award-winning films and major television series...

Jermaine Hamilton is a Lead Audio Engineer and managing partner at Studio Circle Recordings. In this episode, we discuss: Music Annex Tickle Me Elmo Green Day Zen Mindset Coronavirus Financial Buffers Corporate Audio Diversification Links and Show Notes: Studio Circles Recording: http://www.studiocirclerecordings.com/ Jermaine on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermainehamilton/ The 4-Hour W...

WCA #282 with Björgvin Benediktsson – Alternative Studio Income Strategies, Book Recommendations, Creating Online Content, and Audio Issues Björgvin Benediktsson  is audio engineer, musician author, and entrepreneur.  Björgvin  helps home studio musicians learn how to make a bigger impact with their music by teaching them how to produce themselves. In this episode, we discuss: Audio...

Baba Prasad is the owner and chief engineer at Digisound Studios in Chennai, India. Baba is a classically trained percussionist (Mrudhangam artiste). His experience in the industry ranges from engineering for almost every genre. He has been using Pro Tools since 1999 and has completed the Avid Certification for Pro Tools 101 and 110. He is an official WAVES Certified instructor by Waves Inc USA, a...

Brad Wood is a producer, engineer and mixer located in Los Angeles, California. Brad is known for his work with Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, Skating Poly and many others. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Wood ) Brad joins me for a Instagram Live session where we take questions and discuss all things music/recording and Coronavirus. This is Brad's second appearance on WCA please listen to WCA #095 t...

Kevin Ward is a producer, engineer, mixer, teacher who has worked with  Vince Gill ,  Willie Nelson ,  Judy Collins ,  Dolly Parton ,  Boots Randolph ,  Jerry Springer ,  Vassar Clements ,  Sam Bush ,  The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra ,  Rhonda Vincent  and  Richie McDonald  of  Lonestar . Kevin is also behind MixCoach.com where he teaches people to mix in different styles and genres from rock an...

Former WCA guests Sara Carter, Jaimeson Durr and Fela Davis join me to talk about all things audio, business and survival in the time of Coronavirus.  In this episode, we discuss: Grants Change in business practice Resources Loss of Income Virtual engineering Working from home Podcast production Technology Working with family at home Alternative income streams Internet Speed Post virus predictions...

Rafa Sardina is a Los Angeles based Grammy winning producer/engineer and mixer who has worked with D’Angelo & The Vanguard, Elvis Costello And The Roots, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Placido Domingo, Camila Cabello, Miguel, Lady Gaga, Clare Fischer Big Band, Alejandro Sanz, Calle 13, Natalia Lafourcade, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Bublé, Arturo O’Farrill with The Afrocuban Jazz Big Band Orchestr...

No, I'm not interviewing myself! As it turns out, there are two Boudreau's in the world of audio named Matt (Me) and Matthew (my guest).  Matthew Boudreau is a field recordist, podcast producer, consultant and editor, and sound designer living in Buffalo, NY.  Matthew has been working in podcasting since 2008 and has over 20 years experience as an audio professional, working in computer multimedia...

Carlos Novais is a sound engineer, tour manager and production manager. He was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil and came to the United States in 1999. He has worked with Candlebox, The Plain White T's, Vonda Shepard, Survivor, Amos Lee, Andrew Bird, Sugarland, Keb’ Mo’, Thin Lizzy, The Answer, Ace Frehley, Airto Moreira & Flora Purim, among others. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up i...

Katie McMurran is a sound engineer with over 10 years of experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio for public radio and podcasts. She has also provided sound design and original music for theater, film, corporate conferences and art installations.  In this episode, we discuss: NPR KQED Podcasts Interviewing for radio gigs CODECS Staying Calm Under Pressure Rates Links and Show Note...

WCA #273 with Maya Finlay – Mentors, Rosanne Cash, Meditation, Finances Being an Introvert and taking City Cabs Maya Finlay  is an audio engineer, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in San Francisco, CA. In this episode, we discuss: SFJAZZ Mentors VO Work Live Sound Dolby Labs Rosanne Cash Work/Life Balance Being an Introvert Meditation Finances City Cabs Passion for Music C...

Alberto Hernandez is a San Francisco Bay Area-based audio engineer, music mixer, and music producer.  In this episode, we discuss: Fantasy Studios Languages Health Insurance Planning for Sessions Budget Rejection Serving the Clients Mistakes Business advice Worth to your Work Retirement Links and Show Notes: Alberto's Site: https://www.albertohernandezaudio.com/ Quickbooks Self Employed: http://fb...

Dusty Wakeman is a bass player, producer, engineer and currently the President of Mojave Audio. In this episode, we discuss: Mad Dog Studios Texas Roots Playing bass Running a studio Hard Drives and Hammers Mojave Audio David Royer Viral Meningitis Coronavirus Hot Yoga Dwight Yokam Links and Show Notes: Mojave Audio: https://mojaveaudio.com/ Peter Doell: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-051-w...

Dereck Blackburn is a consultant, recording engineer/producer, and multi-instrumentalist in Bedford, Massachusetts. You can read more about Dereck at http://quiethouserecording.com/ . In this episode, we discuss: MIT Audio Builders Workshop Building Quiethouse Recording Not working too many hours Productivity Tools Dual Electrical Systems Energy Bills Mini Splits Community Participation Mastermind...

Lij Shaw is the host of the podcast Recording Studio Rockstars, producer/engineer and the force behind Save Home Studios. In this episode, we discuss: Saving Home Studios Podcasts Creating Paid Content Nashville Growth The Hay Bale Studio.  Links and Show Notes: Lij's site to save home studios:  http://www.savehomestudios.com/ Petition:: https://bit.ly/2w0SpLb Bill BL2019-48: https://bit.ly/31LO1M...

WCA #268 with Frank Joly – Live Sound, Simple Plan, Family Grocery, Learning English and Government Funded Recording. Frank Joly  is a live and studio engineer from Canada. In this episode, we discuss: Touring Live Sound Simple Plan Songs Government Funded Recording Learning English Selling Gear to Retire Bob Rock Family Grocery Store Links and Show Notes: Franks Instagram: @frank_joly Simple...

WCA #267 with Stephen Marsh – Goat piss to gasoline, Curveballs, Framing, Fuzzy math, Communication, and 911. Stephen Marsh  is a Los Angeles based mastering engineer who has been active for 25 years.  In this episode, we discuss: Stephen’s journey as a mastering engineer Home studios Knowing your value Financial philosophy Providing maximum value Discussing money with clients Links and...