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

My guest today is Composer/Producer/Engineer BZ Lewis who has worked on projects for Blame Sally, Roberta Flack, MTV, Microsoft, Mapplethorpe, World Poker Tour, Dateline, All My Children, The Shield, and Guitar Hero to name just a few.  In this episode, we discuss The Origin of BZ Big Spring, TX Tumbleweed Smith Reel to Reel Duplication Outlier Status David Koresh UT Austin Guilt Over Leaving Music Prophetic Dreams Starting a Production Company Making a Movie Moving From Texas Easily Digital Audio Riding a Bike San Francisco Studio Working in a Mall Music Store Media Creature Luck POPTUNA Company Splits Working with New Beginners Music Libraries Saving Early Frugal Living Work-Life Balance Yellow Page Crowd Matt's Rant: Taking the Weekend Off Links and Show Notes BZ's Site BZ's Dad's Site Credits Guest: BZ Lewis Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Acoustical Consultant Gavin Haverstick. Gavin has worked on projects for Ringo Starr, Coldplay, Twenty One Pilots, Louis Bell, Tim Henson, Tori Kelly, David Crowder, and Luca Pretolesi.  In this episode, we discuss Small Town in Indiana Colorado State University Love of Music Highschool Sweethearts Musical Theater Love of Stability Robotics and Mechanical Engineering Working for Auralex Laminating Battery Cells Going Solo Relationships Hiring People Better Than You Rider Leadership Solutions Investing in Yourself Adding Value Meeting People Where They're At Underestimating Isolation Building Codes Aiding Contractors Working with Dolby ATMOS Rooms Creating Inspiring Rooms Storage Space Lighting Acoustic Myths Planning for the Future Core Values Matt's Rant: Stepping Outside The Bubble Links and Show Notes Haverstick Designs Richard Carasco on WCA Credits Guest: Gavin Haverstick Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is the return of Grammy-winning engineer and Mixer Steve Chadie. Steve has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Los Lonely Boys, Particle Kid, and Supersuckers.  In this episode, we discuss The Shroom Room Rupert Neve Design The Well-Behaved Self Potty Mouth Too Much Truck Time Denton, Texas Titty Bingo Expanding Client Base Management Painfully Introverted Networking Willie Nelson Leaving the Nest College Ball Leaving Texas Making it Work Being Challenged Time to Make The Doughnuts The Inner Asshole Staying Invisible Wendel Junior Missle Command Low Maintenance Living Ikigai Free Work Gig Snagging Legal Pads Mold Sickness Recalls Thinking About Quitting The Loudness Button Commitment Willing to Learn Nighttime Calm Financial Advice Sharing Knowledge Matt's Rant: Tune Out Links and Show Notes Steve's Site Steve's first episode Titty Bingo Credits Guest: Steve Chadie Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Songwriter, Ryan Ordway. Ryan runs The Studio Portland and has worked with 98.9 WCLZ Studio Z Series, The Heavy Heavy, Gregory Alan Isa Kov, Nature Valley, and actor Xander Berkeley. In this episode, we discuss Central New Hampshire Music Learned Via Camping Being Connected Technologically The Rembrandts Fallback Plan LA Kicking his Ass Not Going to Berklee School of Music Starting on Tape Home Studio Struggles Moving to Portland Clear Lines Between Home and Work Studio Portland Facelift for an Old Studio Portland Music Scene Speaker Choice  Ready to Record Client Trends Mark Rubel Focusing on the Client Songwriter Perspective Matt's Rant: Food for Thought Links and Show Notes The Studio Portland Pete Morse on WCA Todd Hutchison on WCA Jason Phelps on WCA Mark Rubel on WCA Kevin Becka on WCA Credits Guest: Ryan Ordway Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Mixer Andy Nelson. Andy has worked on projects for Pain of Truth, 200 Stab Wounds, Fireworks, Primitive Man, Never Ending Game, Full of Hell, Dead in the Dirt, Gridiron, Harms Way, Weekend Nachos, and Inclination.  Andy is also the guitarist of Weekend Nachos, Singer/Guitarist of Dust Muscle, and bassist of Like Rats, a self-described art education dropout and a former synthesizer tech. In this episode, we discuss Early Days Middle-Class Western Household School band  Columbia College Getting Serious About Audio Recording Friends Pricing  Music Industry's Challenges Financial Realities  Postal Workers Imposter Syndrome Partnership with Pete Grossman Chasing Other Sounds Wedding Invitations Navigating Financial Waters Future Plans  Financial Tips Matt's Rant: Pricing Links and Show Notes Bricktop Recording Weekend Nachos Credits Guest: Andy Nelson Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Mix Engineer Fernando Reyes. Fernando has worked on projects for The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Fabio Capri, ARIZONA, and Idina Menzel. He has also spent the last 7.5 years as Michael Brauers' assistant.  In this episode, we discuss Lima, Peru Exposure to Computer Recording Early Recording Leaving Lima Challenging Cultural Norms PowerPoint Planning Ahead Therapy Full Sail Flying Solo Adulting Life in a Different Language Grandparents Spoiling Friends Alternaitves to School Electric Lady Studios General Assistant  Michael Brauer Longevity Raising Questions Thrown Into the Deep End Doing His Own Thing Lessons Learned ATMOS New York to Miami Watering The Seeds Having Family Close Taking Meetings Building Community Management Matt's Rant: The Gear We Choose Links and Show Notes Fernando's Site Michael Brauer on WCA Credits Guest: Fernando Reyes Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is composer, producer, and engineer Lars Deutsch. Lars has worked with 88 Rising Accura Adidas Amazon Anthony Anderson (Transformers) Blacklist (Trailer) Brett Gelman (Stranger Things) Budweiser California Energy Upgrade CBS Conde Nast (featuring BTS, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Rihanna, Black Pink, Alicia Keys, ASAP Rocky and Dolly Parton, Chris Hemsworth, David Schwimmer, Jessica Chastain, Malin Akerman, Idris Alba, Hillary Duff, Scotty Pippen, Dwayne Haskins, Danielle Brooks, Kendrick Sampson and Billy Eichner) Epson FOX Flying Theater Mexico City Generali Ghostface Killah (Wu-Tang Clan) Intel IRKO Higher Brothers Honda Hyundai Ian McKellen (Lord Of The Rings) James Earl Jones (Darth Vader) Joji Kate Micucci (Scrubs, Big Bang Theory) Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) Katie Melua Keith Ape Keke Palmer (Hustlers) Lewis Hamilton Magic Wands MBL Mercedes Neckermann Niki Nowness (Louis Vuitton) Oreos Palm Springs Film Festival Patrick Williams Paul Alexander Juutilainen Philip Rivers (NFL quarterback) Philips Rachel Shelley (Deep State) Red Bull Rich Brian Ruinart Stephen King's The Passenger Tencent The Martian (trailer) The Masked Singer Toyota Voices for Children VW Wink Martindale (Tic-Tac-Dough) In this episode, we discuss Heavy Metal and Soccer Classical Music Excited About Guitar Studying in London Composition Audio Branding Impact Mixing Berlin German Stereotypes Love of Los Angeles Brute Force Network Working with Irko Mixing on His Own Prodixing Development Cash Flow Always Working Flagship Projects Pricing Voice Doubles Credits Revisions Matt's Rant: Always Be Learning Links and Show Notes Lar's Site Credits Guest: Lars Deutsch Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Grammy-winning producer/mixer/finisher Ken Lewis. Ken has worked on projects for BTS, The Old Kanye, Taylor Swift, and David Byrne. In this episode, we discuss Working from Ohio Playing Guitar at 10 Basement Records at 16 Berklee College of Music Parents Support Go Getter Attitude Talent is the Entry Moving to New York Getting Mugged Soundtrack Studios Interning Etiquette Specializing Cancelling Vacations Working From Home Leaving New York Producing Remotely Being Perceived as Too Expensive ATMOS Running A Little Factory Having Open Heart Surgery Getting More Rest Make More Money Than You Spend Money Press Mixing Night Matt's Rant: Reflecting on Mark Rubel Links and Show Notes Mark Rubel WCA #034 Ken's Site Mixing Night Credits Guest: Ken Lewis Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Grammy-winning engineer Brendan Dekora, who has worked with Nine Inch Nails and Steven Wilson.  In this episode, we discuss Sibling Music Taste Marching Snare Attraction to Audio Parents Support CRAS What You Put In Moving to LA Runner Blues Paying People in Outboard Gear Building a Portfolio Raising Your Rates Charging What You Are Worth Assistants on the Phone East West/Cello Having the Courage to Say Yes Wearing the Right T-Shirt Being Ready for the Gig Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Winning a Grammy Focusing on Mixing Working From Home Recalls ATMOS Matt's Rant: The Bigger Picture Links and Show Notes Brendan's Site Brendan's Podcast Credits Guest: Brendan Dekora Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Pete Grossman, Producer/Engineer/Mixer/Mastering Engineer and owner of Bricktop Recording in Chicago, Illinois. Pete has worked with Veil Of Maya, Inclination, Frail Body, Gates to Hell, and Weekend Nachos.  In this episode, we discuss Library Research Playing Guitar Upside Down Guitar Lessons Jazz Band Columbia College Family Building Family Business Studio Building Contractor Pricing Isolation Word of Mouth Low Overhead Property Taxes Local Hardcore and Metal Calendar Management Covid Accommodating Clients Remote Work 18 Years of Business Balancing Family Growing Financially No Console Future Studio Plans Chicago Recording Studios Matt's Rant: Business Continuity Links and Show Notes Pete's Studio Bricktop on Instagram Credits Guest: Pete Grossman Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith