WCA #408 with Justin Cortelyou - Working with the Greats, Chuck Ainlay, Mike Shipley, Bob Ezrin, Soultrain Sound Studios, Family Time, and Meditation

My guest is Grammy Nominated Mixer/Engineer/Producer Justin Cortelyou, who has worked with Paul McCartney, Hollywood Vampires, Taylor Swift, Andrea Bocelli, Phish, The Darkness, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan.  In this episode, we discuss Greensburg, PA Playing Trombone Youth Orchestra Ibanez Guitars Shred Metal MTSU How to Be a Good Assistant Mr. Miyagi Chuck Ainlay Radar Soundstage Mike Shipley Moving to LA The Mutt Lang Editing Style Surviving 2007 The Wall Bob Ezrin Quitting Bob Soultrain Sound Studios Family Time Meditation Matt's Rant: Using a Financial Advisor Links and Show Notes Justin's Site Justin's Studio  Instagram for Justin Download 15 Tips to Help you Survive as an Audio Pro Credits Guest: Justin Cortelyou Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith

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The Working Class Audio Podcast pulls back the curtain on the professional recording world. Host and audio engineer Matt Boudreau talks with guests from music, film, games, restoration, and beyond—diving into their real-world journeys. No fluff, just honest conversations about the wins, losses, money, collaboration, and survival strategies that define a career in audio. It's recording life from a working class perspective.