My guest today is Grammy-winning London-based producer and mixer Catherine Marks, who has worked on projects for boygenius, Wolf Alice, and The Mysterines.\xa0\xa0\n\nIn this episode, we discuss\n\nUpbringing in Australia\n\nEarly exposure to music through parents' record collection\n\nParticipation in a Yamaha piano course at an all-girls school\n\nDevelopment of interest in songwriting and record production\n\nStudying architecture at the University of Melbourne\n\nTaking a year out to work in Dublin\n\nIntroduction to Dublin's music\n\nImmersion in live music and DJ nights in Dublin\n\nDiscovery of interest in music production and reverb\n\nTransition from architecture degree to music production career\n\nLearning about music production while working for Flood\n\nRecording a song with Elastica, gaining Flood's attention\n\nFearlessness and willingness to take opportunities\n\nEarly advice from her father and\n\nSupport from the Dublin community\n\nEarly experiences in the studio,\n\nMultitasking in various roles\n\nLearning via observing, asking questions, and reading manuals\n\nDevelopment of skills and studio efficiency\n\nMentorship from Alan Moulder\n\nWorking with producers like Dmitry Tikovoy, Ben Hillier, and Flood\n\nImportance of capturing the immediacy of a moment over technical perfection\n\nDiscipline to let go of awareness and move forward in projects\n\nManaging creative conflicts and rising from unknown engineer to sought-after producer\n\nEstablishing connections with key individuals in the music industry\n\nImportance of mutual understanding and communication in the recording process\n\nWorking with Alan Moulder and Flood, enhancing her career\n\nMutual respect and high expectations foster professional growth\n\nImportance of enjoying projects and respecting colleagues\n\nPrioritizing a balanced lifestyle over immediate success\n\nPressure to maintain career momentum and need for self-care to prevent burnout\n\nConsistent commitment and passion for work\n\nExperiences and reflections on winning a Grammy award\n\nHighs and lows of industry recognition\n\nChallenges of being away for extended periods during album work\n\nAnticipation for future projects and collaborations\n\n\nMatt's Rant: 500 Episodes and Pressing On\nLinks and Show Notes\n\nCatherine's Site\n\nCatherine on Instagram\n\n\nCredits\n\nGuest:\xa0Catherine Marks\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