Overview
Dylan Kaiser
With your help, Dylan Kaiser is embarking on his first professionally-recorded album with a fantastic producer and studio in Boston, MA. Max Challice has been working hard on Dylan’s new material and is so excited to have this opportunity to bring his project to life. Dylan and Max have already recorded one new song for you to stream for free below, called "sofa On The lawn." Your support will help Dylan get back into the studio to make the rest of the album and take this project to the next level!
THE PROJECT
Hello world! My name is Dylan Kaiser, and I'm a singer-songwriter in the proud city of Cleveland, Ohio.
Music has been with me as long as I can remember: at the same age I began learning the ABC’s from my older sister, I was also learning to read sheet music at the Cleveland Institute of Music. After a decade of classical training with CIM, I began playing in bands through the School of Rock program in Rocky River–taking the opportunity to now play the music that resonates with me. This experience led to Berklee College of Music, which has allowed me to craft my own songs and ideas even more creatively. The music has been growing with me every step of the way, and I hope to finally share this growth with you.
The material is ready, the team is waiting to get it out of my head, and onto a track- this Plaid Dog campaign is the final step toward creating my first ever, professionally produced studio album.
WHAT YOU'RE SUPPORTING
This campaign is raising funds for my professionally recorded album with Max Challice in Boston, MA. Max is a Boston-based producer and engineer with 15+ years of experience working with both established and up-and-coming musicians. Together, Max and I are digging into my original material, writing arrangements, and reaching out to local musicians to bring the songs to life.
We’ve been able to cover the costs of recording and producing one song, which is ready for you to check out right here on this page. This first song is called “sofa On The lawn,” and you can check it out below!
While I’ve been able to fund the recording process for "sofa On The lawn" on my own, to create an album of songs of this quality, studio costs add up quickly. With that said, this campaign can give us a unique opportunity to collaborate and make great art together. Your donation will cover the following costs of my project:
1. Pre-Production: This is where everything starts. Max and I will start crafting the arrangements for each song slated for the album. We’ll hold rehearsals to fine-tune the songs and arrangements and talk through new and exciting ideas for how to approach the recording process.
2. Recording: This is when we enter the studio and start capturing the music and where the songs become what you'll hear on this album. This campaign will play a huge role in making sure we have enough time to capture great performances for every member of the band.
3. Mixing & Mastering: Each track will get mixed to create the right balance between instruments, texture and color that make up a track. As a final step, the album will be mastered from beginning to end so that the listening experience is cohesive and carefully choreographed from start to finish.
SPECIAL GIFTS FOR YOU
And what will you get for your generosity and support? So many awesome things!
I am so appreciative and grateful for any support you can lend to this campaign. In exchange for your generosity, I've put together a really exciting group of gifts that are available exclusively through your participation in this campaign.
Check out some examples below and a full list to the right!
DELUXE CD
Album comes with handwritten lyrics
EPISODES T-SHIRTS
EPISODES MUG
EPISODES MAGNET
EPISODES STICKER
THE IMPACT
Music has the incredible ability to heal and unite people. It lets us share a unique experience to connect emotionally and spiritually with each other, regardless of our backgrounds or differences. I am, for the first time in my life, feeling brave enough to offer my music up to my city and my community as part of that bigger picture.
I believe that everyone has something to offer that brings light into the world and that, for me, is music. Meeting other musicians and like-minded people are always the most rewarding encounters in my life; it allows me to learn and grow with others not just musically, but as a person as well. One of my hopes is that this project will continue me on this path of shared growth as I find new exciting ways to express myself through music.
This will be my first dive into creating music at a professional caliber. I’ve stockpiled countless songs and ideas leading up to this part of my journey, and have even added more during this campaign. It has been a private cultivation, with its purpose often shrouded in doubt. The time finally feels right to get even a few of these songs out, and the quality of recording I can achieve with Plaid Dog Studios excites me to finally share in the human experience with you.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you're ready to contribute, just click the "Back This Project" button on the top right of this page! Every little bit counts, and I’m so grateful for all your support.
If you have folks in your network that would be interested in supporting me, please feel free to share the page with them.
Thank you so much for checking out my campaign page. I can't wait to share this music with you.
Select A Perk
PRE-RELEASE DOWNLOAD
Early Download of Album + Handwritten Thank You
Digital Delivery, No Shipping
Get This PerkDELUXE CD
Pre-Release Download + Physical “Deluxe” CD Copy of Album With Original Handwritten Lyrics.
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Get This PerkDIGITAL PROCESS PACKAGE
Pre-Release Download + Get a window into the recording process with early recordings, pre-production demos, and studio rough mixes.PLUS: Pre-Release Download + Deluxe CD
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Get This PerkEPISODES COFFEE MUG AND MAGNET
Exclusive campaign mug and magnet. PLUS: Digital Process Package + Deluxe CD + Pre-Release Download
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Get This PerkEXCLUSIVE EPISODES T-SHIRTS AND ALBUM STICKER
Wear our Exclusive T-Shirts! Choose the color and get a sticker as well! PLUS: Coffee Mug and Magnet + Digital Process Package + Deluxe CD + Pre-Release Download
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Get This PerkCUSTOM COVER SONG & VIDEO
I will record a video of a song of your choice and deliver to you via YouTube private link! PLUS: Exclusive T-Shirts and Sticker + Coffee Mug and Magnet + Digital Process Package + Deluxe CD + Pre-Release Download
Digital Delivery, No Shipping
Get This PerkTHE WORKS
Everything and the kitchen sink! Personal Song and Video + Exclusive T-Shirts and Sticker + Coffee Mug and Magnet + Digital Process Package + Deluxe CD + Pre-Release Download
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Get This PerkEXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Join me for a day in the studio and help me record a song on my album. If you’re not local to the Boston area, you can join me virtually and give me feedback on the recording process as we work throughout the day. PLUS: Personal Song and Video + Exclusive T-Shirts and Sticker + Coffee Mug and Magnet + Digital Process Package + Deluxe CD + Pre-Release Download
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