Working Class Audio

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 NY Getting Started on a Development Deal The Recording Institute of Am...

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 City Family History in Music Falling in Love with Recording at 16 ⁠Full Sail Center ⁠ Dealing with Hypocrisy ⁠Bruce Swedien⁠ The Bigger Picture Learning from...

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 Trac...

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 Atmo...

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 Br...

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 Chic...

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 Incon...

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 Opportuni...

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 Ramone...

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 R...

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? Acknowle...

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 Wh...

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 Churc...

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 Ba...

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 H...

My guest is mixer, engineer, producer Kolton Lee. Kolton worked with producer Jacquire King for several years and has worked with artists such as Daughtry and Shania Twain. He currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.  In this episode, we discuss: Cave Creek, AZ Target Karaoke Machine Garageband Dumpster Diving Craig Schumacher Cave Creek Studio The Need to Grow Moving to Nashville Working with Ja...

WCA #373 with Mark Abrams –  Puremix, Supportive Family, Automation, Intention, and Skipping the Bar for the SSL My guest is Columbus, Ohio-based Producer/Mixing Engineer Mark Abrams. Mark has worked with Angel Lopez (Kanye West, Coldplay, Sam Smith), Kara Dioguardi, Spencer Sutherland, Buggie, Effee, Mark Stepro (Drummer for Butch Walker, The Wallflowers, Aaron Lee Tasjan), Ryan Brown (Drumm...

My guest is Grammy-Winning mastering engineer Glenn Schick. Glenn abandoned his old mastering rooms in Atlanta and masters all of his records on the go, on headphones, and travels the world doing so.  In this episode, we discuss: Queens Upbringing Discovering Recording Transitioning To Mastering Moving to Atlanta Atlanta Hip-Hop Customer Service Downsizing Working in The Box Mastering Without Spea...

My guest is Pete Morse, who runs Red Vault Audio in Portland, Maine.  In this episode, we discuss: Portland Studios Red Vault Audio WWF Working From Home Building a Studio at Home Studio Build Details Sketchy Contractors Camaraderie Mixing for Video Stock Music Creation Perfectionism MTV Influence Pink Floyd 0% Financing Streamdeck Worklife Balance Frozen Dance Partys SBA Counseling Family Communi...

My guest is Songwriter / Engineer / Producer Nikki McGuinness, who runs Creation X Recording based on a farm in Berkshire, England. In this episode, we discuss: Farm Life Building a Studio Contractors Open Recording Spaces Learning to Record The Corporate World Low-Grade Depression Health Issues Thinking on Your Feet Pygmy Goats Loving Life Ladders Creative ventures Choosing Gear Sylvia Massey Mat...

My guests today are former WCA guests Heidi Trefethen and Ben Bernstein.  Heidi  is a French Hornist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and sought-after sound engineer.  Ben  is a producer, engineer, and mixer based in Oakland, California. In this episode, we discuss: Dolby Atmos Studios Vs. Covid Future Sessions Skywalker Sound Gear Purchases Studio Ownership Breaking Into Matt's House Gear Lendin...

My guest is mixing engineer and audio educator Wavy Wayne, who has worked with Jim Jones, Future, Ashanti, Yo Gotti, Dave East, and many more.  In this episode, we discuss: St. Louis Discovering Music Being a Kid Rapper Positive Studio Exposure Stage Fright Sony Acid Education 7 AM Algebra One Bad Night Getting Kicked Out of Full Sail Surviving in New York Audio Education School Debt Thinking Bigg...

My guest is producer, engineer, and coach Brad Dollar who has worked with Bob Weir, Journey, G-Eazy, and Parmalee.  In this episode, we discuss: Moving to Nashville Coaching Transition of Culture Music Business Competition Buying a House Getting Work Bay Area vs. Nashville Recording School Mentors Grammy U Survival Classic Money Mistakes Managing Money Tip Time Travel Retrospective Just Ask Advice...

My guest is Perry Leenhouts, producer, engineer, and owner of Point Break Sound Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Perry is also a member of the band, The Travoltas.    In this episode, we discuss: Point Break Sound Welfare State US & Europe Comparison The Travoltas Pop Rock Lessons Learned Working with Others Being in The Van From Drummer to Engineer Living in an Abandon School Public Radio Interns...