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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

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

Update: 2024-07-22
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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

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

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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