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 DayEuropean TourRecording Live ShowsStudio EngineerMixing for TV BroadcastsTransition to More MixingMixing with the Artist PresentStudio Setup and EquipmentFamily-Friendly Home StudioHome Studio Customization EffortsStudio Setup During the PandemicImportance of Sound ReflectionsPortable Mixing Setup BenefitsAtmos Setup Decision FactorsAffordable Speaker TuningBalancing Work and FamilyBalancing Family and WorkParenting While TouringEncouraging Kids' Musical InterestFamily's Involvement in MusicKids' Interest in StudioTravel and Jet Lag TipsManaging Sleep and TravelJet Lag Recovery StrategiesEfficient Airport TipsGlobal Entry EfficiencyTime Shifter App UsageFreelance Work and PricingFreelance Pricing ChallengesWord-of-Mouth OpportunitiesManaging Project DeadlinesImpact of Unconventional TracksImportance of PolitenessImportance of Session PrepBackup Storage and TechnologyBackup Storage DiscussionsTravel-Friendly Work Strategies---------------------------------Matt's Rant: The Battle for Your Attention---------------------------------Links and Show NotesChris Dugan on WCA #078TimeShifter APPGlobal Entry---------------------------------CreditsGuest: Chris DuganHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith