{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F7b872863-c544-4e5c-9af7-c2d506b83388","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"WCA #508 with Cesar Mejia \u2013 Navigating Post-COVID Teaching, Balancing Studio Ownership, Diversifying Income Streams, Expanding Shelter Studios, and Longtime Collaboration with Herbie Hancock","description":"In this episode of Working Class Audio, host Matt Boudreau welcomes back Cesar Mejia, a longtime friend of the podcast, to discuss his continued journey as an educator, studio owner, and audio professional. Cesar, first featured in episode #117 back in 2017, shares his experiences navigating the post-pandemic world, teaching the next generation of musicians, and balancing life at his studio, Shelter Studios.\n\nIn This Episode, We Discuss:\n\n\nCesar Mejia's Return to Podcast: Reflecting on his first appearance in 2017, episode 117, and discussing his journey.\n\n\nTeaching Post-COVID: Cesar talks about teaching at Cal State Dominguez Hills and Whittier College, highlighting changes in student mentality and the shift in teaching due to the pandemic.\n\n\nStudents' Musical Preferences: Discussing the differences between students at Dominguez Hills, who are more electronic-focused, and those at Whittier, who are often acoustic musicians.\n\n\nShelter Studios and Family Property: Cesar's studio, Shelter Studios, is located on family property that he inherited. He is working on possibly expanding the space while keeping the studio comfortable and home-like.\n\n\nBalancing Expansion and Stability: Conversations about the benefits of expanding the studio or staying in the current location and the importance of financial stability.\n\n\nWiring and Additional Gigs: In addition to teaching and studio work, Cesar occasionally takes on wiring gigs for other studios, keeping his income diversified.\n\n\nCollaboration with Herbie Hancock: Cesar continues to work with Herbie Hancock, especially on tours post-COVID, and handles audio tasks such as mixing stems for live performances.\n\n\nMatt's Rant: Being in Asset\nLinks and Show Notes\n\nThe Shelter Studios\n\nThe Shelter on Instangram\n\nWCA Episode #117 with Cesar Mejia\n\nCredits\n\nGuest: Cesar Mejia\n\nHost: Matt Boudreau\n\nEngineer: Matt Boudreau\n\nProducer: Matt Boudreau\n\nEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau\n\nWCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell\n\nAnnouncer: Chuck Smith","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c800639a-f9a3-4cfb-a404-b77b23ee7a10/1ebb277b10f9c40b3829dccd95d74a95.jpg"}