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WCA #535 with Case Newcomb – COVID Career Shift, Industry Connections, Taking Command, Learning Process, and Customer Service
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes San Francisco based Producer, Engineer and Mixer Case Newcomb. Case works out of many studios including Hyde Street and 25th Street Recording and has worked on projects for Ishmael Reed, NVRMAN, and Rafe Stepto.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Audio Journey
COVID Career Shift
City College Program
First Real Mix
Passion For Audio
Mentors
Industry Connections
Early Mixing Struggles
Taking Command
Customer Service
Learning Process
Career Aspirations
Links and Show Notes:
Case's Site
Case on Instagram
WCA # 157 with Dana Jae
WCA #018 with David R. Bowels
Matt's Rant: The People Around You
Credits:
Guest: Case Newcomb
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
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WCA #534 with Brendan Duffey – Genre Diversity, Grounded Mindset, Career Evolution, Peaceful Living, and A Berklee Degree
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Grammy Winning Producer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer Brendan Duffey who has worked on projects for Bruce Dickinson, Devon Townsend, Sheryl Crow, and Kendrick Lamar. Brendan is also the Senior ATMOS mastering engineer for Million Dollar Snare.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Relocation
Studio build
Atmos mixing
Hip-hop projects
Bruce Dickinson
Genre diversity
Berklee degree
Teaching plans
Pricing growth
Networking
Grounded mindset
Peaceful living
Career evolution
Encouragement
Links and Show Notes:
Brendan Duffey on WCA #231
Jack Endino on WCA #174
Brendan's Site
Million Dollar Snare
Matt's Rant: Dealing with Challenges
Credits:
Guest: Brendan Duffey
Host/Engineer/Editing/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
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WCA #533 with Mike Fraser – Mixing, Psychology, Workflow, Managers, and Starting as a Janitor
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Legendary rock mix engineer Mike Fraser to discuss his 40+ year career crafting iconic records for Aerosmith, AC/DC, and more.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Mixing approach – Keeping it minimalist & focusing on the song
Time management & career longevity in the music business
Building trust with high-profile artists in the studio
Gear & workflow preferences – Why he sticks to SSL consoles & NS-10s
Adapting to the industry’s shift to digital & remote work
Navigating band dynamics & working with creative personalities
Dropping Out of School
Starting as a Janitor
Links and Show Notes:
Mike's Website
Matt's Rant: Reignite the Spark!
Credits:
Guest: Mike Fraser
Host/Engineer/Editor/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
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WCA #532 with George Bokos –Studios In Athens, Nap Time, Working With Remote Clients, and Sunlight Over Isolation
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes George Bokos who runs Grind House Studios Athens in Athens, Greece. George has worked with numerous bands including ALL SINS UNDONE, CALYCES, COSTIN CHIOREANU, and BLACK KAISER.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
From Musician to Studio Owner
Studios In Athens
Working With Remote Clients
Working with Drummers
Nap Time in Athens
Sunlight Over Isolation
Choosing Gear That Makes an Imapct
Being Part of The Team
Links and Show Notes:
Grind House Studios Athens
Matt's Rant: 30 Second Burst Method
Credits:
Guest: George Bokos
Host/Engineer/Producer/Editing: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
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WCA #531 with Travis Ference– LA Fires, Rebuilding a Studio, Insurance Lessons, Backup Strategies & Community Support
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer, engineer, and mixer Travis Ference who has worked worked on projects for Imagine Dragons, John Mayer, Ariana Grande, and Bush, to name a few. Travis is also the host of the podcast Progressions: Success in the Music Industry.
Travis recently lost his studio in the fires in Altadena and this episode is all about that.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
The LA fire’s impact on Travis’s home and studio
The challenges of rebuilding after disaster
Community support in times of crisis
Key lessons on insurance and coverage gaps
Backup strategies for audio professionals
Using AI and cloud services for recovery
Planning a flexible studio rebuild
First responders and aid efforts
Protecting your gear, business, and home
Links and Show Notes:
Travis's site
Travis's podcast
https://musicares.org/
https://www.wearemovingtheneedle.org/
Matt’s Rant: Planning for The Worst
Credits:
Guest: Travis Ference
Host/Engineer/Editing/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith
Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice.
Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau.
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