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

WCA #353 with Matt Qualls – Van Burnout, Doctors Office Recording, Working with Limitations, Sound Baths, and Memphis.

My guest today is recording, mixing, and mastering engineer Matt Qualls who is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing Up In Memphis
Early Recording
Van Burnout
Doctors Office Recording
Ardent Studios
Working with Limitations
Neve VR-60 and Toothpicks
Studio Maintenance
The Bay Area
Albuquerque
Feeling Retired
Gear Talk
Sound Bath
Moving Back to Memphis
Young Avenue Sound
Nashville vs. Memphis
Invasion
Sacrifices

Matt’s Rant: Over Committing

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #352 with Sean O’Keefe – Quitting School, Wednesday Warriors, Hacking the Intern Process, Managers, Royalties, and Soft Cities

My guest today is Grammy Nominated Mixer, Producer, Sean O’Keefe who has worked with Fall Out Boy, Hawthorne Heights, and The Plain White T’s, among many others.

In this episode, we discuss:

Chicago
4 Track Recording
Academic Father
Quitting School
Living in an Office
Wednesday Warriors
Lessons Learned from Gravity Studios
Hacking the Intern Process
Smart Studios
Fall Out Boy
Evanston
Soft City
Managers
Royalties
Economic Lessons
Gear Doesn’t Matter

Matt’s Rant: Random Thoughts

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Sean O’Keefe
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab

WCA #351 with Travis Ference – Talent Shows, Capital Studios, Waiting for the Phone to Ring, and Doing Awful Things to Audio

My guest today is Grammy Nominated Mixer, Producer, and Recording Engineer Travis Ference. Travis has worked with Imagine Dragons, John Mayer, Ariana Grande, and Bush, to name a few.

In this episode, we discuss:

North Carolina
Blooming Late
Selling his Only Zeppelin CD!
Talent Shows
Sports
Berklee College of Music
Boston
LA
Capital Studios
Waiting for the Phone to Ring
Life As a Studio Runner
Disney Pop
Doing Awful Things to Audio
Independence
Personality Types in Audio

Matt’s Rant: Staying Organized

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #350 with Leslie Brathwaite

WCA #350 with Leslie Brathwait – Island Culture, The Craft of Recording, Taking Pride in Work, Valuing Peace, and Salads for Whitney Houston

My guest today is recording and mixing engineer Leslie Brathwait, who has worked with Pharrell Williams, Outkast, Björk, TLC, Jay Z, Madonna, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Akon, T.I., Monica, Michael Jackson, Cher, Mary J. Blige, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G just to name a few.

In this episode, we discuss:

Virgin Islands
Calypso Music
Birth of Hip Hop
Drum Machines
Island Culture
Making Dubs
Leaving The Island
Full Sail
The Craft of Recording
Dallas Austin
Salads for Whitney Houston
Apple IIE
Taking Pride in Work
Good and Efficient
Building Relationships
The Cup Test
Turning Work Down
Valuing Peace
Mixing in the Box
Money Talk
Mix Philosophy

Matt’s Rant: Revisiting Habits

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #349 with Craig Alvin

WCA #349 with Craig Alvin – Muscle Shoals, Mentors, Survival, Bible College Neves, And A Brand New Studio

My guest today is Grammy-Winning Mix Engineer and Producer Craig Alvin. Craig’s recording credits include Hanson, Little Big Town, Amy Grant, Vanessa Carlton, Will Hoge, Andrew Belle, Brittany Howard, and a Grammy for his mix work on Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour album in 2019.

In this episode, we discuss:

Vancouver, Washington
Bible College Neves
5 O’Clock People
Joe Chicarelli
Always Be Listening
Oklahoma City
Advice on Nashville
Muscle Shoals
Mentors
Larry Crane
Aretha Franklin
Cost of Living
New Studio
Work/Life
Survival
Quality of Tracks

Matt’s Rant: Do We Always Need to Get Paid for Our Stuff?

Links and Show Notes

Craig’s Site
Craig On Instagram
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos

Credits

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

WCA #348 with Mike Blodgett

WCA #348 with Mike Blodgett – Reno to East Oakland, Starving Musician, Building a Studio, and Becoming an Electrician

Today, my guest is producer, engineer, composer, and electrician Mike Blodgett, the owner of Electric Sparky Land recording in East Oakland.

In this episode, we discuss:

East Oakland
Live/Work Space
Reno, Nevada
Viola
Field Recording
4 Tracks
Starving Musician
Becoming an Electrician
Business Practices
Building a Studio
Creating A Record Label
Recording Bands Live
Choosing Gear
Talking Electricity
Hiring an Electrician

Matt’s Rant: Atmos Studio Update

Links and Show Notes

Mike’s Studio
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos

Credits

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

WCA #347 with Beckie Campbell

WCA #347 with Beckie Campbell – Controlling The Live Beast, Building A Resume, Planning for The Future, and Running Your Life On The Road

My guest today is Live Sound engineer Beckie Campbell. Beckie does FOH for major acts like the Indigo Girls and the Commodores. She’s also the owner of B4Media Production LLC, where she Produces corporate events, festivals, and live shows all over the US.

In this episode, we discuss:

Live Sound
Union Work
The UP of Michigan
FullSail
Building A Resume
Worship Sound
Controlling The Live Beast
Building Troubleshooting Skills
Setting Rates
A1 AND A2 Distinctions
Working On Digital Consoles
Taking Deep Breaths
Recording Shows
Hearing Protection
Money Management
Planning for The Future
Health and Wellness
Work/Life Balance
Running Your Life On The Road
Health Insurance

Matt’s Rant: Making time for your imagination

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #346 with Dante Fumo

WCA #346 with Dante Fumo – Post Production, Immersive Audio, Recording for 6 Packs, Finding Work, and The Sunk Cost Fallacy

Today’s guest today is sound designer, mixer, composer, and writer Dante Fumo. Dante started recording indie bands in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has since branched out into sound design for film and games and relocating to Minnesota.

In this episode, we discuss:

Copywriting
Prog Rock
Audio School
Recording for 6 Packs
Basement Studios
Day Jobs
Freelance Writing
Building a Studio
Working From Home
Post Production
Game Sound
Immersive Audio
Selling Gear
Lower Overhead
Studio Identity
The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Finding Work
Volunteering
Local Work Opportunities
Slack Channels
Hobby vs. Profession
Finances

Matt’s Rant: Dolby Atmos Update

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #345 with Chuck Zwicky

WCA #345 with Chuck Zwicky – Collaboration, Analogies, Deterministic Latency, Social Media, and Flowers Next To Your Name

Today’s guest is producer, engineer, mixer Chuck Zwicky, making a return appearance on WCA. Chuck has worked with Prince, Soul Asylum, The Rembrandts, Mandy Moore, and many others.

In this episode, we discuss:

Collaboration
Social Media
COVID
Money
Survival
Analogies
Prince
Nostalgia
AI
Radio
Flowers Next To Your Name
1000 Sheets of Paper
Deterministic Latency
Outboard Gear

Matt’s Rant: My Favorite Hobby

Links and Show Notes

Chucks Website
Chucks First Interview on WCA
George Vlad Interview
SonoBus that Chuck mentioned
Facebook Feed Eradicator Matt mentioned
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits

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

WCA #344 with Tim Palmer

WCA #344 with Tim Palmer – Treating People Well, Remote Clients, Comfort Zones, and Prodixing (Production + Mixing)

Today’s guest is producer, engineer, mixer, Tim Palmer known for his work with Pearl Jam, U2, Cutting Crew, Tears for Fears, and many more. This is Tim’s second appearance on the show.

In this episode, we discuss:

Key to Repeat Clients
Treating People Well
Humanizing Revisions
“Prodixing” (Producing + Mixing)
Remote Clients
Past vs. Present
State of Songwriting
Mutt Lang
Handling Compromise
Studio Building
Hearing Safety
Rethinking Gear
Music Cares
Black Fret
Pricing
U2
Comfort zones

Matt’s Rant: Thinking and Working Globally

Links and Show Notes

Tim’s Site: https://timpalmer.com/
Black Fret: https://www.blackfret.org/
Music Cares: https://www.grammy.com/musicares
Tim’s First Interview on WCA: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-025-with-tim-palmer/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits

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

WCA #343 with Tanner Campbell

WCA #343 with Tanner Campbell – Holding Court, Pound Puppies, Quality of Character, Imposter Syndrome, and Audio Dramas

My guest today is podcast engineer, content producer, and thought leader Tanner Campbell.

In this episode, we discuss:

Pound Puppies
Holding Court
IT Influence
Podcasts
Marijuana Legalization
Colorado
Podcast Audio Quality
Imposter Syndrome
Portland, Maine
ATM Studio
Joanne Fabrics
Podcast Studio
Corporate Clients
Joan London
Marketing Locally
Quality of Character
Surviving COVID
Bankruptcy Discussions
Binaural Audio
Spotify
Q-code
Audio Dramas

Matt’s Rant: Random Thoughts

Links and Show Notes

Tanner’s Studio: https://guthtaigh.com/
Tanner’s Site: https://www.tannerhelps.com/
Tanner’s Blog: https://blog.tannerhelps.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits

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

WCA #342 with Steve Sykes

WCA #342 with Steve Sykes – Jazz in Philadelphia, The Guys in the White Coats, The Other Side of The Glass, Miami Vice, and The Deli Accident

My guest today is producer/engineer/mixer, Steve Sykes. Steve has worked with Stanley Clark, Al Jarreau, Smokey Robinson, Enrique Iglesias, and many more. He talks to us from his studio in Los Angeles.

In this episode, we discuss:

Jazz in Philadelphia
10th-Grade Education
Lunch in Denver
Homelessness
The Guys in the White Coats
The Deli Accident
Payphone Gig Offer
Learning Drums
Day Labor Jobs
Recording
Mike Chapman
Al Schmitt
Bill Smith
Steve Genewick
Pete Doell
Miami Vice
Syncing
Always Be in Record
Musician Engineers
Work-Life Balance

Matts’ Rant: Reclaimed Wood Walls

Links and Show Notes

Steve’s Site: https://www.stevesykes.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits

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

WCA #341 with Cynthia Daniels

WCA #341 with Cynthia Daniels – Paying Dues, Proper Training, East Hampton, and The Downton Abbey Effect

My guest today is Grammy and Emmy award-winning producer/engineer Cynthia Daniels. Cynthia has worked with an incredible amount of talented ed people from the worlds of music, Broadway, television, radio, and film.

In this episode, we discuss:

Stamford, Connecticut
Early Influence of Audio Equipment
Not The Chick on The Couch
Al Grundy
Institute of Audio Research
Paying Dues
Boot Camp of Audio
Weeding People Out
Proper Training
Phil Ramone
Inspiring Talent
Headphone Mixes
Talking With Other Engineers
Timing
Know Your Worth
Downton Abbey
Psychedelic Spinning Wheel of Doom
Hamptons Studio
John Storyk
Covid Protocols
Lockouts
Alec Baldwin

Links and Show Notes

Cynthia’s Studio: http://monkmusicstudios.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits

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

WCA #340 with Collin Dupuis

WCA #340 with Collin Dupuis – Mid-West Work Ethic, Growing up In Michigan, The Learning Process, and Moving to Nashville

Today’s guest is Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Collin Dupuis who has worked with many artists, including Lana Del Ray, Cage The Elephant, and the Black Keys.

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing up In Michigan
Norman Druce
Glenn Brown Productions
Impedance
The Learning Process
Detroit, MI
Nashville, TN
Al Sutton
Wiring and Tech Work
Working Late Hours
Vintage King
Working in Italy
Cost of Living in Michigan
Mid-West Work Ethic
Motown
Dan Auerbach
Moving to Nashville
Getting Replaced
Loyalty
Engineer Roles

Links and Show Notes

Collin’s Site: www.collindupuis.com
Collin on Instagram: @collin_dupuis_mixer/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits

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

WCA #339 with Sean McLaughlin

WCA #339 with Sean Mclaughlin – Studio Marriages, Pushing the Envelope, Nashville vs. Boston, and Mini Split AC Units

Today’s guest is producer, engineer, mixer, and assistant professor at Berklee school of music, Sean McLaughlin. Sean has worked with notable producers Andy Johns, Jimbo Barton, Carmen Rizzo, and artists Rush, Elliott Smith, Marilyn Manson, Death Row Records, and many others. This is Sean’s second appearance on the show, with his first being on WCA #037.

In this episode, we discuss:

Zoom Teaching
Renting Studio Space
Mini Split AC Units
Studio Marriages
Great Landlords
Thought Leaders
Template Mixing
Billy Decker
Taking the Clients Temperature
Nashville vs. Boston
Audio Student Observations
Berklee Staff
Kaizen
The Myth of Sisyphus
Perfection
Pushing the Envelope
Screwing Up Star Wars

Links and Show Notes

Sean’s Studio Site: https://www.37ft.com/
Sean’s Site: http://theseanmclaughlin.com/
Sean’s Previous Episode: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-037-with-sean-mclaughlin/
Dolby Link: https://bit.ly/35j8gmY
Dolby Surround Panner: https://bit.ly/3vjScfi
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits

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

WCA #338 with Jessica Thompson

WCA #338 with Jessica Thompson – Backup Strategies, File Management, Spending Money To Make Money, and Silver Linings

My guest today is GRAMMY-nominated mastering and restoration engineer, audio preservationist, and educator Jessica Thompson. Jessica originally appeared on WCA in episode #080, and I’m thrilled to have her back on the show to talk about backup strategies for audio, restoration, some gear talk, and changes in her new studio she is planning at her house.

In this episode, we discuss:

Admin Work
Archiving
Formats
File Management
Backup Strategies
Working From Home
Data Tape Restore
DAT Tapes
Modular Digital Multitracks
COVID Work Challenges
Silver Linings
Building A Home Studio
The John Cuniberti ATR
Spending Money To Make Money
Gear
Backup Buddies
Zynaptic
Bettermaker EQ
Weiss Mastering
Turntables
Audeze Headphones
Future Formats

Links and Show Notes

Jessica’s Site: https://www.jessicathompsonaudio.com/
Jessica on Instagram: @jathompso/
Jessica’s Previous Episode: WCA #080
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits

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

WCA #337 with Peter Claes

WCA #337 with Peter Claes – Live Sound, YouTube, Sharing Knowledge, and The Family Music Shop

My guest today is live sound mixer, audio coach, and noise abatement consultant Peter Claes, who lives in Hasselt, Belgium.

Peter has a great Youtube channel that I watch called Masterclaes (spelled with his last name in mind ) Master Claes, and I enjoy his approach to teaching and sharing knowledge. After connecting on Linkedin, we made arrangements to join me to share his experience working in live sound with bands such as Simple Monds, The Human League, and Arsenal.

In this episode, we discuss:

Hasselt, Belgium
Family Music Shop
Music School
Live Sound
Reading Music
Using Studio Gear Live
Playing In Bands
Mentors
Climbing The Live Sound Ladder
Working With Others
Making A Living
Business Outlook
Challenges
Striving For Perfection
Working With Musicians
Coaching
Sharing Knowledge
Masterclaes
The Critics
Ambition vs. Work/Life
Post COVID Work

Matt’s Rant: Exploration

Links and Show Notes

Peter’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterclaesBE
Peter’s Site: https://www.varisound.be/
MasterClaes: https://masterclaes.be/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits:

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

WCA #336 with Val Garay

WCA #336 with Val Garay – Making Hits, Teaching Others, Coaching Assistants, and The Stanford School of Medicine

My guest today is producer, engineer, mixer Val Garay. Val has had an incredible career working with Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Kenny Rogers, Ringo Starr, Bonnie Raitt, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, Pablo Cruise, Queensrÿche, Santana, and many others. Val has garnered 5 Grammy wins, over 100 gold and platinum records, an Emmy nomination, and over 125 million worldwide record sales. In 1982, he shared a Grammy Award for Record of the Year with Kim Carnes for the iconic song, “Bette Davis Eyes.” We catch up with Val at his home in Los Angeles.

In this episode, we discuss:

Vals Dad
Frank Fillipetti
Stanford School of Medicine
Songwriting
Lou Adler
Dave Hassinger
Studio Work
Bill Schnee
Dissecting Mixes
Making Hits
Teaching Others
Niko Bolas
Royalties
Business
Choosing Representation
Working with Avid
Coaching Assistants
Do-overs
Work-Life Balance

Matt’s Rant: Getting Back Out in Person!

Links and Show Notes

Val’s Site: http://www.valgaray.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits:

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

WCA #335 with Dan Alexander

WCA #335 with Dan Alexander – Vintage Recording Gear, Guitars, Radical Parents, Bill Putnam, and The Drain of The Studio Business

My guest today is engineer, former studio owner, author, and vintage gear dealer, Dan Alexander.

Dan was a fixture of the Bay Area recording scene in San Francisco for many years. He ran the same studio space I did, the former Coast Recorders building on Mission Street in San Francisco as well as Coast on Harrison. He’s spent many years of his life buying and selling vintage guitars and vintage recording equipment which we will talk about. He’s got a new book out called “Dan Alexander Audio: A Vintage Odyssey” He talk s to us from his home in Los Angeles.

In this episode, we discuss:

Radical Parents
House UnAmerican Activities Committee
The Rockets
Eddie Money
Bay Area Music
Selling Guitars
Grocery Store Studio
Vintage Recording Gear
Wheeling and Dealing
Hyde Street Studios
Coast Recorders
Coast on Harrison
Bill Putnam
The Drain of The Studio Business
Getting Evicted
Divorce
Rising Gear Prices
Gear Clones

Matt’s Rant: Getting out of the Chair!

Links and Show Notes

Dan’s Site: https://danalexanderaudio.com/
Dan’s Book: Dan Alexander Audio: A Vintage Odyssey
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits:

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

WCA #334 with Jack Rubinacci

WCA #334 with Jack Rubinacci – Dealing with Tinnitus, Working with Tchad Blake, iPad Production, and Sleeping By The Hotel Piano

My guest today is musician, songwriter, author, and producer, Jack Rubinacci. Born in Rome, raised in the UK, and now residing in Norway.

Jack has been through the music industry on both sides of the glass including recorded his debut release with Tchad Blake Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, he’s sold produced and mixed his own releases, he’s opened for Joe Cocker, Lionel Richie, and Arcade Fire to name a few. Like many in the industry, Jack suffers from Tinnitus. He’s written two books on the topic and it is the focus of our conversation in today’s episode. Jack came as a referral from our good friend and studio rat James Ivey. I felt it was important to have Jack on to discuss this topic of tinnitus since many people don’t.

In this episode, we discuss:

Tinnitus
Monitoring low
Earplugs
Meeting Dad at 10
Sleeping By The Hotel Piano
Tchad Blake
Sympathetic Producers
IPad Production
Dealing with Tinnitus
Getting inside the Song
Ear Nose and Throat
Prepping Your Ears for Sonic Assault
Tools to Counteract Tinnitus
Sound Therapy

Matt’s Rant: The Great Al Schmitt

Links and Show Notes

Jacks tinnitus website www.helpmytinnitus.com
Overcoming Tinnitus. 12 Tools That Helped Me Overcome Tinnitus
A Musician With Tinnitus: 14 Tools That Help Me Perform And Cope With Tinnitus
Jack’s Instagram
Jack on Spotify
Jack’s Site: http://www.jackrubinacci.com
Jack on Youtube
Journey of Sound to the Brain
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw

Credits:

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

A podcast with a difference !
September 13, 2021 by Elisa Di Napoli from United Kingdom
Love this show, the quality is excellent and the information top notch. A podcast for music professionals with valuable advice and always interesting topics.
Can’t stop listening!
July 19, 2021 by natbrice from Australia
This show is such a great resource for not only recording, but about hearing about the mindsets of his guests. EVERY guest is so open about their journey, but it’s Matt who is the real star; so natural and welcoming. Great show! Making my way through them all!
Honestly the best.
July 12, 2021 by Guthtaigh from United States
Love the relaxed feel of this show. It’s like a fireside chat. Matt is a great host, the guests are always interesting. A great listen for those of us who make our livings on the other side of the glass.
An invaluable resource
June 13, 2021 by thecrushingdays from United States
I discovered these a couple years back, and as a noob to the audio roundtable, these episodes have been an invaluable resource for information and inspiration.
Binge-Worthy
May 18, 2021 by oddiomixer from United States
Not only is the WCA podcast the start of my week, but I've found myself binge listening through the archives on weekends. Whether from Matt, or one of his guests, or both-----I get something out of every episode!