WCA #523 with Lizzie Westsmith – Role of a Monitor Engineer, Touring Life Balance, Community, and 924 Gilman Influence
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes monitor engineer Lizzie Westsmith who has worked for numerous bands and sound companies including Rancid, Ice Spice, Rat Sound and Coachella. Lizzie shares her journey from discovering her love for audio at Berkeley's iconic Gilman Street to navigating the challenges of the live production industry.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Role of a Monitor Engineer
- Maintaining Personal Balance
- 924 Gilman Influence
- Addiction and Recovery
- Rate Transparency
- Touring Life Balance
- Systems Engineering Goals
- Financial Management Strategies
- Community and Respect
Links and Show Notes:
Matt's Rant: Parlay, Pivot and Change Course
Credits:
- Guest: Lizzie Westsmith
- Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
- Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
- WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
- The Voice: Chuck Smith
