Overview

Hey everybody! My name is Jouz Aguila. You might also know me by my artist name JaggieMoMo. I'm an independent artist from Vallejo, California.

Growing up, music was always a present force in my life. From the moment I was able to talk, I would sing. From the moment I was able to hold things in my hands, I would mimic playing guitar and hitting drums. Everything was a song to me.

Very early on, my family trusted me with instruments to play. Coming up with that kind of support allowed me to fully immerse myself in music all the time. In school, I would often get scolded for tapping out rhythms on my desk, or singing, humming, beatboxing, and generally making noise during class. Wherever I was, whatever I was doing, one thing I knew for sure was I would rather be making music. So I finished high school online, allowing me to stay home and have more time to learn, practice, and create music. Instead of being behind a desk, I was behind a drum kit. Instead of humming a melody during class, I was playing riffs through a cranked guitar amp. This afforded me the much needed freedom to further explore music as a creative outlet rather than just a hobby. All of this led me to this realization: Much more than being something I want to do, making music is something I NEED to do.

I’ve been working super hard on this project and I am very eager to share it with you. I have been putting out music over the past few years, and I feel like each project I put out is a picture of who I am as a person in that particular moment. But before this next picture develops, I’m gonna need your help.

The material is ready, and the musicians are waiting -- this Plaid Dog campaign is the final step toward creating my first ever, professionally produced studio EP.

This campaign is raising funds for my professionally recorded EP with Ryan Gallagher in Boston, MA. Ryan is a Boston-based producer and engineer with experience working with both established and up-and-coming musicians. Together, Ryan 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 “Picture,” and you can check it out below!

While I’ve been able to fund the recording process for "Picture" on my own, to create an EP 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. Ryan and I will start crafting the arrangements for each song slated for the EP. 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 EP. 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 EP will be mastered from beginning to end so that the listening experience is cohesive and carefully choreographed from start to finish.

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!

It's hard to express how much this project would change my life.

Up until now I’ve been making music at home. If this campaign reaches its goal, I’ll be able to take my music out of my bedroom and into a professional recording studio. The success of this campaign will grant me an experience I’ll never forget. An opportunity like this will be a big leap forward in my musical journey.

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 this page with them.

Thank you so much for checking out my campaign page. I can't wait to share this music with you.