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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