Working Class Audio

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
• British Aircraft Corporation
• Late Night Friday Sessions
• Lansdowne Studios
• Cassettes
• Studio Interview Golden Questions
• Leaving His Apprenticeship
• Studio Trajectory in England as a New Engineer
• From Within the Rabbit Hole
• Trying To Fit In
• LA - Like Walking Into The Movies
• Overcoming Studio Hazing
• Recording All Night at 17
• Atomic Rooster
• Solid Family Life
• Dropping in For the First Time
• Gerald Chevin
• Helping Annie Farrow
• Respect for Musicians
• Stanley Myers
• Editing Tape - No Redos
• Going Freelance

Matt's Rant: The Role of Gear

Links and Show Notes

• Richard's Site
• Matt's other Instagram Account
• WCA on Instagram
• Connect with Matt on Linkedin
• Current sponsors & promos

Credits

• Guest: Richard Dodd
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Los Angeles-based mastering engineer Nick Townsend. Nick loves cutting Lacquers and has worked on releases by Cheap Trick, Weezer, Iron Maiden, Bad Religion, Garbage, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Grimes, and more. Nick works at Infrasonic Sound.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Musical Household
• Stoner Rock Uncle
• Drums at Grandmas House
• Punk Rock Bands
• Catching the Recording Bug
• Community College Recording Program
• Pete Lyman
• Mechanical Side of the Brain
• Fishing
• Clay Shooting
• Outdoors Activities
• Interning
• Cutting Lacquers
• Cutter Heads
• Freelance Mastering
• Infrasonic
• Apollo Lacquers Fire

Matt's Rant: Audio Degrees

Links and Show Notes

• Infrasonic Sound
• WCA #306 with Dan Baccigalupi
• WCA #261 with Dave Gardner
• WCA #199 with Pete Lyman
• WCA #251 with Piper Payne
• Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro

Credits

• Guest: Nick Townsend
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest is Grammy-Nominated engineer/mixer Rachael Moore. Rachael primarily works with T Bone Burnett and, as a result, has worked with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, and Jessica Chastain. Rachael also has a hectic freelance schedule working around Nashville, where she is currently based.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Early Years in Texas
• Getting Your Feet Wet at Full Sail
• Internship with Jacquire King
• Meeting Your Heroes
• Community of Success
• Dealing with Challenges
• Sound Emporium
• Financially Making it Work
• Learning to Tune Pianos
• Thinking Outside the Box
• Working with T-Bone
• T-Bone Burnett
• How You Make People Feel In a Session
• Do’s and Don’ts with T-Bone
• Freelancing
• Home Studio
• The Traveling Rig
• Dealing with Recalls
• Advice for the Up and Comers
• Financial Lessons As You Grow
• Think of income as a triangle
• The Value of Being a Good Human Being

Matt's Rant: Sonic Space

Links and Show Notes

• Rachel Moore Instagram
• Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro

Credits

• Guest: Rachael Moore
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• Announcer: Chuck Smith

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
• Whatever it Takes
• Foot In The Door at Studio City
• Old School Industry Behaviors
• Working on Sad Eyes
• “Est” Training
• Alain Chamfort
• Making a Living
• Working with Craig Harris
• Television Sound Design
• Jeff Lynne
• Shut Up and Let The Artist FIiure It Out
• Ringo, George, and Paul
• Tom Petty
• The Highway Companion
• Mudcrutch
• Vibe Patrol
• Topanga Studio
• Dolby Atmos
• Tesla X Atmos
• Financial Advice

Matt's Rant: Just Doing It!Links and Show Notes

• Ryan’s Site
• Robert Scoville on WCA
• WCA on Instagram
• Connect with Matt on Linkedin
• Current sponsors & promos

Credits

• Guest: Ryan Ulate
• Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• Announcer: Chuck Smith

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?
• Acknowledging the Studio Bubble
• Work-Life Balance & Freelance
• Benefits of a Corporate Environment
• Moving to Big Bad LA
• Mary Mazurek on WCA
• The Importance of Always Learning
• Running For a Clear Mind
• Staying Mobile
• Fancy Cocktails
• Acclimating To a New Place

Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes

• Domes of Energy
• WCA on Instagram
• Connect with Matt on Linkedin
• Current sponsors & promos

Credits

• Guest: Margaret Luthar
• Producer/Host/Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• Announcer: Chuck Smith