Jackson Wargo is a Los Angeles-based producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he has composed music for major films including Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (Cannes Film Festival premiere), Our Friend, and Harmony Korine's Beach Bum. As owner of Doughnut Record Company & Studio in Los Angeles, CA, Wargo has produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered work for over 50 clients since 2009. His collaborations include members of major touring acts and notable independent artists across rock, pop, and experimental music. Wargo's work as a member of indie rock bands including SNOWBALL ii and Dante & the Mirrors has received critical acclaim from publications including BandCamp and Merry Go Round Magazine. In 2023, he received a Congressional Recognition Award for Dante & the Mirrors' album Everybody Bring Your Troubles.

Jackson Wargo

Jackson Wargo is a Los Angeles-based producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he has composed music for major films including Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (Cannes Film Festival premiere), Our Friend, and Harmony Korine's Beach Bum. As owner of Doughnut Record Company & Studio in Los Angeles, CA, Wargo has produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered work for over 50 clients since 2009. His collaborations include members of major touring acts and notable independent artists across rock, pop, and experimental music. Wargo's work as a member of indie rock bands including SNOWBALL ii and Dante & the Mirrors has received critical acclaim from publications including BandCamp and Merry Go Round Magazine. In 2023, he received a Congressional Recognition Award for Dante & the Mirrors' album Everybody Bring Your Troubles.

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Jackson Wargo is a Los Angeles-based producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he has composed music for major films including Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point (Cannes Film Festival premiere), Our Friend, and Harmony Korine’s Beach Bum.
As owner of Doughnut Record Company & Studio in Los Angeles, CA, Wargo has produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered work for over 50 clients since 2009. His collaborations include members of major touring acts and notable independent artists across rock, pop, and experimental music.
Wargo’s work as a member of indie rock bands including SNOWBALL ii and Dante & the Mirrors has received critical acclaim from publications including BandCamp and Merry Go Round Magazine. In 2023, he received a Congressional Recognition Award for Dante & the Mirrors’ album Everybody Bring Your Troubles.

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Work Experience

Owner/Operator at Doughnut Record Company & Studio
January 1, 2009 - Present
Owner/operator providing production, performance, recording, mixing, and mastering services for over 50 clients. Responsible for physical and digital releases of dozens of LPs, EPs, scores, and singles. Notable collaborators include Stephen “ESPO” Powers, Neil Hamburger, as well as members of Olivia Rodrigo’s band, Maroon 5, Spacemen 3, Lilys, Scary Pockets, Giant Drag, and Surfer Blood.
Composer / Multi-instrumentalist / Producer / Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Studio Red
August 1, 2019 - Present
Composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, mixing & mastering engineer at Studio Red (Burbank, CA).
Studio Intern at Matchstick Music
July 8, 2012 - August 25, 2012
Studio intern supporting recording sessions and production tasks at LA-based Matchstick Music.
Private Music Instructor at Private Music Instruction
January 1, 2010 - Present
Multi-instrumental instructor teaching 75 students aged 4 to 73; disciplines include instrumental technique, Alexander Technique, music theory, songwriting, ear training, reading, and performance.
Music Instructor at Music & Arts Center
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Multi-instrumental music instructor; taught students aged 5 to 71; disciplines include multi-instrumental technique, Alexander Technique, music theory, songwriting, ear training, reading, and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Professional Music at Berklee College of Music
August 1, 2010 - May 1, 2013

Qualifications

Congressional Recognition Award
February 23, 2023 - February 23, 2023
Award for artistic excellence in Everybody Bring Your Troubles (LP) by Dante & the Mirrors

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services