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WCA #480 with Pete Grossman - Local Hardcore and Metal, Chicago Recording Studios, Word of Mouth, Balancing Family  and Playing Guitar Upside Down

WCA #480 with Pete Grossman - Local Hardcore and Metal, Chicago Recording Studios, Word of Mouth, Balancing Family and Playing Guitar Upside Down

FromWorking Class Audio


WCA #480 with Pete Grossman - Local Hardcore and Metal, Chicago Recording Studios, Word of Mouth, Balancing Family and Playing Guitar Upside Down

FromWorking Class Audio

ratings:
Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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. The Working Class Audio Podcast - Navigating the World of Recording with a working class perspective.