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WCA #582 with Joel Weldon Willis – Church to indie music, Freelancing, Grammy Nominations, Remote Mixing, and The Importance of Collaboration Over Competition
Episode 5829th February 2026 • Working Class Audio • Working Class Audio
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Matt welcomes Grammy Nominated producer /engineer/mixer Joel Weldon Willis.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  1. Building a Home Studio
  2. Early Experiences in Music Production
  3. Transitioning to Freelance and Indie Music Scene
  4. Creative Approaches to Music Production
  5. Navigating Financial Challenges in the Studio
  6. Recording Techniques and Live Sessions
  7. Lessons Learned in the Studio
  8. Freelancing and Renting Studio Spaces
  9. Community and Collaboration in Music Production
  10. Balancing Promotion and Authenticity
  11. The Impact of Grammy Nominations
  12. Adapting to Client Needs and Communication
  13. Remote Mixing
  14. Handling Criticism and Professional Growth
  15. The Importance of Collaboration Over Competition

Links and Show Notes:

  1. Joel's Site

Matt's Rant: Inspiration

Credits:

  1. Guest: Joel Weldon WIllis
  2. Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
  3. WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
  4. The Voice: Chuck Smith

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