Working Class Audio – Navigating the World of Recording With a Working Class Perspective

WCA #291 with Greg Gordon

WCA #291 with Greg Gordon – Great Landlords, Glee Club, Relationships, Early Days of Internet Audio, Online Mentorship, Pyramind, and the Letter I

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 Moroder, K Theory, Rain Phutureprimitive, The Bronx, Merl Saunders & Jerry Garcia (The Grateful Dead) and Rocker T & Joan Baez.

In this episode, we discuss:

Relationships
Great Landlords
Glee Club
Early Days of Internet Audio
Game Soundtracks
The Letter I
The History of Pyramind
Downsizing
Online Mentorship

Links and Show Notes:

Pyramind: https://pyramind.com/
Pyramind Studios: https://studios.pyramind.com/
Pyramind Online: https://online.pyramind.com/
Epipihyte Records: https://epiphyterecords.com/
BAVC: https://bavc.org/
GoFundMe for Damion Gallegos: https://www.gofundme.com/f/damion039s-healing-fund
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Greg Gordon
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #290 with Joe Chiccarelli

WCA #290 with Joe Chiccarelli – Frank Zappa, Producing, Psychology, Budgets, Learning From Others, Sharing Knowledge, and The Tonelux Mic Collaboration

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 music supervision of films such as Suicide Kings and Men with Guns, the TV series Cracker and Robert Altman’s The Gun. Joe is the studio designer for the state-of-the-art Royaltone Recording Studios (now Sphere) in Burbank, CA, and has served as an A&R consultant for several major and independent labels.

In this episode, we discuss:

Matt & Joe’s Connection
Frank Zappa
Roy Thomas Baker
Joe’s Approach to Producing
Inexperienced Managers
Psychology
Handling Disagreements
Fresh Perspectives
Working in Multiple Genres
Mix with the Masters
Getting the Most Out Of a Budget
Learning From Others
Sharing Knowledge
The Tonelux Mic Collaboration
Planning the Year

Links and Show Notes:

Joe’s website: https://www.joechiccarelli.com/
The Tonelux JC37: https://bit.ly/2VMuhGe
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Joe Chiccarelli
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #289 with George Vlad

WCA #289 with George Vlad – The Draw of the Outdoors, Field Recording, Ecology, Adventure, Bribes, and Bees

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 ambiances 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 travels. When he’s not traveling George works as a sound designer and composer for video games from his studio in Southern England. His audio work is heard by millions of players every month.

Episode Bonus Content: Gear Talk with George Vlad https://bit.ly/2VCU4AF

In this episode, we discuss:

Languages
Burning Out
The Draw of the Outdoors
The Listening Experience
Travel
Ecology
The language of Birds
Field Recording Technique
Trip Planning
Man-Made Sounds
Threat of Extinction
Recording Attention
Bribes
Fear
Adventure
Fixers
Packing
Bees
Experience vs ROI
Sound Libraries
Sound Design
Game Sound Implementation

Links and Show Notes:

Make Time Book: https://amzn.to/2ZcIOMb
George on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2A1TEfw
George’s Site #1: Mindful-Audio.com
George’s Site #2 Georgevlad.com
George on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/georgevlad
Portfolio at https://www.game-sounds.com/projects
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: George Vlad
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #288 with Jens Bogren

WCA #288 with Jens Bogren – Chaos Theory, Working in Metal, Psychology, Banks, Sports Fishing and, Motion Sickness

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 Work
Leadership
Surround Sound Work

Links and Show Notes:

Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/37ZCHPv
Bogren Digital: https://bogrendigital.com/
Fascination Street Studios: https://www.fascinationstreet.se/
Jens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensbogren/?hl=en
Jens on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbogren?lang=en
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Jens Bogren
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #287 with Nacho Molino

WCA #287 with Nacho Molino – Panama, The Noriega Years, Bilingual Advantage, 15 year US immigration Process and, Responsible Grammy Voting

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
Working in different Genres
SNOW!!!
Bilingual Advantage
Regional Rate Strategies
Central America
Responsible Grammy Voting

Links and Show Notes:

Nacho’s Site: https://www.nachomolino.com/
Michael Jordan Documentary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Dance_(TV_series)
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Nacho Molino
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #286 with Cullen Brooks

WCA #286 with Cullen Brooks – Music to Film Sound, Star Wars, Michigan, Recording Punk bands, Division of Labor and Disruptive Clients

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 Incentives
Division of Labor
Terms
Business
Work Ethic
Watching Your Mouth
Getting More Work
How to Use Social Media

Links and Show Notes:

Cullen on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cullenbrooks/
Cullen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrooksmixing
Cullen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbrooksmixing/
Making Waves Movie: https://amzn.to/2A6Uqb6
The end of Tax credits for Films in Michigan: https://bit.ly/2MG5JK1
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Cullen Brooks
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #285 with Sam Pura

WCA #285 with Sam Pura – The F-Word, Smoking Weed, Doing the Hard Work, Intuition and, Being Responsible for Yourself

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 Coronavirus
Managers
Being Responsible for Yourself
Intuition
Work-Life Balance

Links and Show Notes:

The Panda Studios: http://thepandastudios.com/overview
The Obstacle is The Way: https://amzn.to/2MexOYM
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://amzn.to/2BlXO2f
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Sam Pura
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #284 with Dallas Taylor

WCA #284 with Dallas Taylor – Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast, Crafting stories with Sound, Positioning, Ben Burtt, Challenging Convention, and Burnout Prevention

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. Dallas is a sought-after speaker at conferences, a regular contributor to major publications, and a respected thought leader on the narrative power of sound.

In this episode, we discuss:

The five senses
250-hour podcasts
Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast
Thinking about sound
Growing up in Arkansas
Conducting
Pushing the status quo
Echo Chambers
Sound Design
Crafting stories with sound
Running a sound business
Positioning
Ben Burtt and Star Wars
Pushing through obstacles
Recharging
Burnout prevention
Challenging convention

Links and Show Notes:

The 20K Podcast: https://www.20k.org/
Defacto Sound: https://www.defactosound.com/
RevThink: https://revthink.com/
Sinister Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1922777/
Suction Cup Phone Tape: https://amzn.to/2ZAfpxE
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Dallas Taylor
Photographer: Stephen Voss
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #283 with Jermaine Hamilton

WCA #283 with Jermaine Hamilton – Music Annex, Tickle Me Elmo, Green Day, Zen Mindset, Financial Buffers, and Coffee

Jermaine Hamilton is a Lead Audio Engineer and managing partner at Studio Circle Recordings located in San Mateo, California.

In this episode, we discuss:

Music Annex
Studio Circle Recordings
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 Workweek: https://amzn.to/2WJ0RZj
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Jermaine Hamilton
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #282 with Björgvin Benediktsson

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 Schools
Audio Issues
4 hour Work Week
Helping
Teaching
Learning
Alternative Studio Income Strategies
Creating online content
Book Recommendations
Content Creation Audio Hub

Links and Show Notes:

Audio Issues: https://www.audio-issues.com/
Step By Step Mixing: How to Create Great Mixes Using Only 5 Plug-ins: https://amzn.to/2yB7NzS
The 4-Hour Workweek: https://amzn.to/2WJ0RZj
Your Move: The Underdog’s Guide to Building Your Business: https://amzn.to/2YOeMA1
Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You: https://amzn.to/2WQ63ea
Customer Canvas: https://customercanvas.net/
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Björgvin Benediktsson
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #281 with Baba Prasad

WCA #281 with Baba Prasad – Knowledge from the Trash, IT in Singapore, Self Education, Childhood Inspiration, and 20 years of Studio Ownership in Chennai, India.

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, also an AVID express DV certified editor. He is been training many students for Sound Engineering for the past 6 years in the industry.

In this episode, we discuss:

Working IT in Singapore
The Spirit Guide to Mixing
Knowledge from the trash
Pro Audio Shops in Singapore
His First Mixer
Spending time in Record Stores
Self Education
Childhood Inspiration
Hometown Studio
Mentors
Being Open to All Music
Competition

Links and Show Notes:

Baba’s Studio: www.digisoundstudio.com
Baba’s Training: www.digisoundacademy.com
Waves Training center, INDIA: https://www.waves.com/certification/schools
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/digisoundstudioofficial/
Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/babaprasadl/?hl=en
Matt mentions Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/
Matt Mentions Recording Sign: https://etsy.me/2VZXoXl
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Baba Prasad
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #280 with Brad Wood

WCA #280 with Brad Wood – Virus Talk, Blacksmiths, New Habits, Pandemic Albums, Instagram and the return of Andy Kaufman

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 to get his full story. https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-095-with-brad-wood/

In this episode, we discuss:

Virus Talk
Blacksmiths
New Habits
Pandemic Albums
The Return of Andy Kaufman
The Breaking of Audio Pros.
Instagram
Band Podcasts

Links and Show Notes:

Brad’s first WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-095-with-brad-wood/
Brad’s site: http://www.bradwoodmusic.com/
Brad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradwood_producifer/
Brad’s Favorite Beer: http://www.macleodale.com/
WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Brad Wood
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #279 with Kevin Ward

WCA #279 with Kevin Ward – Teaching, Learning, Seizing Opportunity, Migrating to California, Team Building, and Faith

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 and Jazz to full orchestra and pop-country. Kevin is currently the Technical Director at Crosspointe Church in Anaheim, California.

In this episode, we discuss:

Teaching
Learning
Seizing Opportunity
Moving to California
Religion in Pro Audio
Worship Sound
Team Building
Pareto’s Principle
Parkinson’s Law

Links and Show Notes:

Kevin’s Mix Coach – https://mixcoach.com/
Tim Ferris – The Four Hour Work Week – https://amzn.to/2KkQEN4
Robert Kiyosaki – Rich Dad, Poor Dad – https://amzn.to/3aoyxjC
Pat Flynn -Smart Passive Income – https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Kevin Ward
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #278 with The Work From Home Panel

WCA #278 with the Work From Home Panel – Sara Carter, Jaimeson Durr, and Fela Davis join me to talk about all things audio, business and survival in the time of Coronavirus.

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

Links and Show Notes:

Jaimeson Durr http://www.jaimesondurr.com/
Sara Carter https://www.musicmixpro.co.uk/
Fela Davis https://www.oneofoneproductions.com/
Resource Guide for Music Professionals: https://bit.ly/2Xw5N5O
Filepass: https://filepass.com/
Zoom: https://zoom.us/
Bounce Boss: https://bounceboss.co.uk/
Audio Movers: https://audiomovers.com/
Connection Open: https://www.connectionopen.com/
Fela’s WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-198-with-fela-davis/
Sara’s WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-194-with-sara-carter/
Jaimeson’s WCA interview: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-211-with-jaimeson-durr/
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guests: Sara Carter, Jaimeson Durr and Fela Davis
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #277 with Rafa Sardina

WCA #277 with Rafa Sardina – Coming to America, Leaving Medical School, Empathy, People Skills, Educating Clients and No Plan B.

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 Orchestra & Chucho Valdes, Tim McGraw

In this episode, we discuss:

Coming to America
Life In Spain
Leaving Medical School
Empathy
People Skills
Educating Clients
Leaping Forward from Mistakes
Business Skills

Links and Show Notes:

Rafa’s Site: https://rafasardina.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafasardina/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RafaSardina
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rafa.sardina
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/rafasardinafanpage/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafa-sardina-57b5173/
Barry Rudolph Recall Sheets: https://www.barryrudolph.com/pages/recalldirectory.html
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP
Audio Movers Plugin: https://audiomovers.com/
Source Connect: https://source-elements.com/products/source-connect

Credits:

Guest: Rafa Sardina
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #276 with Matthew Boudreau

WCA #276 with Matthew Boudreau – Soul-Sucking Jobs, Audio Drama, Field Recording, Spiderman vs Draco The Dragon, and the Language of Audio

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 of experience as an audio professional, working in computer multimedia, theatre sound, studio recording, film, and sound effects field recording. He is the founder of the 11th Hour Audio Challenge, an annual podcast event that challenges audio drama producers to collaborate in creating works of horror in the month of October.

Matthew’s audio post-production company, Uberduo, sells immersive sound effect bundles dedicated to the exploration and reproduction of locations and props for film and audio fiction. His sound effect bundles can be found on http://www.asoundeffect.com and individual sound effects can be found at soundsnap.com.

Matthew was the dialogue editor for the Audible productions, Locke and Key and X-Files: Cold Cases. He has spoken at CONvergence in Bloomington, Minnesota, and SXSW in Austin Texas on topics including voice acting, sound design, and making the jump from film to podcast fiction. His audio fiction pieces 1918, Intensive Care and A Prophets Guide have won Mark Time and Ogle Awards. In addition to the annual 11th Hour Challenge, his current podcast projects include sound design for The Once and Future Nerd and editing for The Activist Files for the Center for Constitutional Rights.

In this episode, we discuss:

The Language of Audio
Spiderman vs Draco The Dragon
Joining the military
Soul-Sucking Jobs
Audio Drama
Field Recording
Podcasts
Stealth Recording
The Buffalo Border Patrol

Links and Show Notes:

Matthew’s Company: https://www.uberduo.com/
Matthew’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-boudreau-a60a4b7/
Podcast Host: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/
Field Recording by Paul: Virostek: https://amzn.to/2WVMuCO
Rick Viers Location Sound: https://amzn.to/3bA82J8
Rick Viers Sound Effects Bible: https://amzn.to/39uRCR1
Get work!: https://www.mandy.com/
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Matthew Boudreau
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #275 with Carlos Novais

WCA #275 with Carlos Novais – Life on the road, Brazil, Organization, Multi-Tasking and the loss of gigs due to Coronavirus.

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 in Brazil
Moving to America
Life on the road
Working long hours
Multitasking
Finances
Relationships
Being Organized
Corona’s virus and the loss of gigs.

Links and Show Notes:

Carlos on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-novais/
Zoom: http://www.zoom.us
Master Tour: https://www.eventric.com/master-tour-management-software/
Acorns: http://www.acorns.com
Bobnet: https://www.bobnet.rocks/
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Carlos Novais
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #274 with Katie McMurran

WCA #274 with Katie McMurran – NPR, KQED, Podcasts, Interviewing for Audio Gigs, Codecs, and Staying Calm Under Pressure.

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 Notes:

Information is Beautiful https://bit.ly/2WpsWWS
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases https://bit.ly/2WkqGR4
Michael Osterholm Interview: https://youtu.be/E3URhJx0NSw
Comrex: https://www.comrex.com/
Katie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemcmurran/
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Katie McMurran
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #273 with Maya Finlay

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
Client Diplomacy

Links and Show Notes:

Maya’s Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayafinlay/
Maya’s Site: https://my-fy.com/
The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/
Marie Kondo Show: https://www.netflix.com/title/80209379
Life Edited TED talk: https://bit.ly/2wKgBSI
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Maya Finlay
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #272 with Alberto Hernandez

WCA #272 with Alberto Hernandez – Fantasy Studios, Planning for Sessions, Health Insurance, Multi-Lingual advantage, and Serving the Clients.

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://fbuy.me/oLXTP
Miles Davis Documentary: https://to.pbs.org/2Ib3Jav
Matt’s Reverb.com store: https://bit.ly/2Mi0Wic
Support WCA – Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP

Credits:

Guest: Alberto Hernandez
Host: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
Additional Music: The License Lab