My guest today is Mix Engineer Fernando Reyes. Fernando has worked on projects for The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Fabio Capri, ARIZONA, and Idina Menzel. He has also spent the last 7.5 years as Michael Brauers' assistant.\xa0\n\nIn this episode, we discuss\n\nLima, Peru\n\nExposure to Computer Recording\n\nEarly Recording\n\nLeaving Lima\n\nChallenging Cultural Norms\n\nPowerPoint\n\nPlanning Ahead\n\nTherapy\n\nFull Sail\n\nFlying Solo\n\nAdulting\n\nLife in a Different Language\n\nGrandparents Spoiling\n\nFriends\n\nAlternaitves to School\n\nElectric Lady Studios\n\nGeneral Assistant\xa0\n\nMichael Brauer\n\nLongevity\n\nRaising Questions\n\nThrown Into the Deep End\n\nDoing His Own Thing\n\nLessons Learned\n\nATMOS\n\nNew York to Miami\n\nWatering The Seeds\n\nHaving Family Close\n\nTaking Meetings\n\nBuilding Community\n\nManagement\n\n\nMatt's Rant: The Gear We Choose\n\nLinks and Show Notes\n\nFernando's Site\n\nMichael Brauer on WCA\n\nCredits\n\nGuest: Fernando Reyes\n\nHost: Matt Boudreau\n\nEngineer: Matt Boudreau\n\nProducer: Matt Boudreau\n\nEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau\xa0\n\nWCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell\xa0\n\nAnnouncer: Chuck Smith