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

--------------------------------- Matt's Rant: The Battle for Your Attention --------------------------------- Links and Show Notes

Chris Dugan on WCA #078

TimeShifter APP

Global Entry

--------------------------------- 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