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

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.

--------------------------------- 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 #078TimeShifter APPGlobal 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