Episode 551

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Published on:

7th Jul 2025

WCA #551 with Dane Giordano – Sun Studio, Steve Albini's Kindness, Financial Discipline, and Diversifying Services

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer and Composer Dane Giordano who has engineered artists for Warner, Sony and Universal Music Group. Dane has composed music for Film, Video Games, Television and more! He is also one of the House Engineers at Young Avenue Sound & Sun Studio.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • First Studio Experience
  • Touring Survival Methods
  • Bad Engineer Experiences
  • Positive Studio Experiences
  • Flat Rates
  • Engineering Transition
  • Sun Studio
  • Electrical Audio Internship
  • Steve Albini's Kindness
  • Professional Studio Habits
  • Embrace Beginner Mindset
  • Clients By Word-Of-Mouth
  • Financial Discipline
  • Diversifying Services

Links and Show Notes:

Matt's Rant: Session Documentation in the 21st Century

Credits:

  • Guest: Dane Giordano
  • Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
  • WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
  • The Voice: Chuck Smith
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Working Class Audio
Navigating the World of Recording With a Working Class Perspective
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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