WCA #501 with Chris Dugan – Green Day Tours, Studio Setup, Balancing Work and Family, Travel Tips, Freelance Pricing, and Backup Technology

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My guest today is Grammy-winning engineer and Mixer Chris Dugan, who has worked on projects for Green Day, Gaslight Anthem, Weezer, and Alanis Morissette.

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In this episode, we discuss:

Touring and Work with Green Day

• European Tour
• Recording Live Shows
• Studio Engineer
• Mixing for TV Broadcasts
• Transition to More Mixing
• Mixing with the Artist Present

Studio Setup and Equipment

• Family-Friendly Home Studio
• Home Studio Customization Efforts
• Studio Setup During the Pandemic
• Importance of Sound Reflections
• Portable Mixing Setup Benefits
• Atmos Setup Decision Factors
• Affordable Speaker Tuning

Balancing Work and Family

• Balancing Family and Work
• Parenting While Touring
• Encouraging Kids' Musical Interest
• Family's Involvement in Music
• Kids' Interest in Studio

Travel and Jet Lag Tips

• Managing Sleep and Travel
• Jet Lag Recovery Strategies
• Efficient Airport Tips
• Global Entry Efficiency
• Time Shifter App Usage

Freelance Work and Pricing

• Freelance Pricing Challenges
• Word-of-Mouth Opportunities
• Managing Project Deadlines
• Impact of Unconventional Tracks
• Importance of Politeness
• Importance of Session Prep

Backup Storage and Technology

• Backup Storage Discussions
• Travel-Friendly Work Strategies

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Matt's Rant: The Battle for Your Attention

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Links and Show Notes

• Chris Dugan on WCA #078
• TimeShifter APP
• Global Entry

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Credits

• Guest: Chris Dugan
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• Announcer: Chuck Smith