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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 

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