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WCA #518 with Willie Green - Teaching Hip-Hop, Mentoring, Collaborating with Artists, and Hearing Your Work on the Other Side of the Globe
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt talks with Paul "Willie Green" Womack, a producer, engineer, and professor based in Brooklyn, NY. With nearly two decades of experience, Willie shares his passion for hip-hop production, teaching, and building meaningful connections in the studio. Having worked with renowned artists such as Armand Hammer, The Roots, The Alchemist, and Wiz Khalifa, Willie provides an insider's perspective on balancing artistry with the technical demands of audio production.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Teaching Hip-Hop History and Vocal Production
- Remote Education and In-Person Dynamics
- Building a Studio in Brooklyn
- Mentoring Upcoming Artists
- Bridging Creativity and Technical Expertise
- The Role of Community in Creative Spaces
- Balancing Work and Passion Projects
- The Unique Challenges of Teaching During COVID
- Willie's Journey from Engineer to Educator
Matt's Rant: Blank Spaces
Links and Show Notes:
Credits:
- Guest: Paul "Willie Green" Womack
- Host: Matt Boudreau
- Engineer: Matt Boudreau
- Producer: Matt Boudreau
- Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
- WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
566 episodes
Manage episode 450731380 series 1281928
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt talks with Paul "Willie Green" Womack, a producer, engineer, and professor based in Brooklyn, NY. With nearly two decades of experience, Willie shares his passion for hip-hop production, teaching, and building meaningful connections in the studio. Having worked with renowned artists such as Armand Hammer, The Roots, The Alchemist, and Wiz Khalifa, Willie provides an insider's perspective on balancing artistry with the technical demands of audio production.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Teaching Hip-Hop History and Vocal Production
- Remote Education and In-Person Dynamics
- Building a Studio in Brooklyn
- Mentoring Upcoming Artists
- Bridging Creativity and Technical Expertise
- The Role of Community in Creative Spaces
- Balancing Work and Passion Projects
- The Unique Challenges of Teaching During COVID
- Willie's Journey from Engineer to Educator
Matt's Rant: Blank Spaces
Links and Show Notes:
Credits:
- Guest: Paul "Willie Green" Womack
- Host: Matt Boudreau
- Engineer: Matt Boudreau
- Producer: Matt Boudreau
- Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
- WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
566 episodes
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