WCA #523 with Lizzie Westsmith – Role of a Monitor Engineer, Touring Life Balance, Community, and 924 Gilman Influence

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes monitor engineer Lizzie Westsmith who has worked for numerous bands and sound companies including Rancid, Ice Spice, Rat Sound and Coachella. Lizzie shares her journey from discovering her love for audio at Berkeley's iconic Gilman Street to navigating the challenges of the live production industry. In This Episode, We Discuss:

Role of a Monitor Engineer

Maintaining Personal Balance

924 Gilman Influence

Addiction and Recovery

Rate Transparency

Touring Life Balance

Systems Engineering Goals

Financial Management Strategies

Community and Respect

Links and Show Notes: Lizzie on Instagram Matt's Rant: Parlay, Pivot and Change Course Credits:

Guest: Lizzie Westsmith

Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

The Voice: Chuck Smith