{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F0da7a9ab-09a8-4af9-849c-2756a79677e9","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"WCA #519 with J.J. Blair \u2013 Studio Construction, Microphone Insights, Heart Surgery, and Navigating the Modern Music Landscape","description":"In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt reconnects with Grammy-winning producer and engineer J.J. Blair, last featured in Episode 96. J.J. shares the challenges of building a state-of-the-art recording studio in the Hollywood Hills and offers insights from his popular \"Microphone Mondays\" series. He also opens up about his recent heart surgery and recovery, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing health in a demanding profession.\nJ.J.'s impressive credits include producing and mixing the Grammy-winning album Press On by June Carter Cash, engineering Rod Stewart's Grammy-winning and #1 Billboard album The Great American Songbook, Vol. 3, and engineering and mixing Joanna Connor's #1 Billboard Blues album, 4801 South Indiana Avenue.\n\nIn This Episode, We Discuss:\n\n\"Microphone Mondays\" series\n\nBuilding a state-of-the-art recording studio\n\nAcoustic design, soundproofing, and the science of great studio environments\n\nIncorporating vintage and modern gear, including a custom Rupert Neve console\n\nAdapting production techniques for genres from Motown to modern rock\n\nReflections on heart surgery, health, and maintaining resilience in the industry\n\nThe importance of studying hit productions and what makes songs stand out\n\nJ.J.'s experience with social media success and connecting with audiences\n\n\nLinks and Show Notes:\n\nJ.J. on Instagram\n\nJ.J.'s Website\n\n\nCredits:\n\nGuest: J.J. Blair\n\nHost: Matt Boudreau\n\nEngineer: Matt Boudreau\n\nProducer: Matt Boudreau\n\nEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau\n\nWCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f967aa0a-3835-4b19-bb01-2981d24881f4/8de069ad69ba62b8fe51241c9607bbd0.jpg"}