Otto D’Agnolo has spent 30+ years of his life in the music business. First as a performing musician and then in the studio as a recording engineer and music producer. D'Agnolo's music recording career has included work on projects for Glen Campbell, Waylon Jennings, Billy Preston, American Idol Winner Jordin Sparks, Kenny Rogers and many, many others.
As a songwriter, Otto’s work has earned him an Emmy award and has been released by a number of record labels while being featured in various TV shows including Jersey Shore, LA Ink, Punk’d, E! True Hollywood Story, The Office, The Mentalist and others. (You can view a complete credit list at: )
In 1999, D’Agnolo added facility designer/ owner to his list of accomplishments as he built Chaton Studios in Phoenix, AZ which he operated for 15 years.
In 2012, Otto created featuring up and coming bands recording new material LIVE on-line in the studio while their fans watched.
In 2015, Otto wrote his first screenplay and began studying the Meisner Acting method.
In 2015, Otto created his own Internet Radio show at Star Worldwide Networks called "The Otto D Show".
Otto has served as a local celebrity judge along side Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Sam "Soul Man" Moore, Ruth McCartney, Glen Campbell and others on FOX TV’s
American Idol and X Factor regional preliminaries.
D’Agnolo is a member of NARAS and recently served on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. He is currently the Member at Large on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Production Association.
Unique traits: I sound a lot like John Lennon when I sing, and in a wig, its uncanny!
The Sweetheart Deal Budget: $1M - $5M | Romance ⋄ Comedy A lonely romantic struggles to find true love before she turns 40 by setting her sights on “Mr. Right Around The Corner”
Cuffs and Coffee Budget: $1M - $5M | Romance ⋄ Comedy An idealistic Federal Investigator struggling with relationship issues stemming from an absentee father and a cheating husband falls for a music business impresario walking a precarious line between right and wrong.
A Muse Zing
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Music
by Donyolo Media Corp.
producer/ musician/ singer/ songwriter/ recording engineer/ mixer/ publisher/ graphic designer
Take It To Another Place
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Film (short)
by Urban Tracks Entertainment
director/ producer/ editor/ singer/ songwriter/ recording engineer/ mixer/ on screen talent
Junk to Jewels
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Television
by Verma Boyles, LLC
director/ producer/ editor/ singer/ songwriter/ recording engineer/ mixer/ on screen talent
The Sweetheart Deal
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Film
by Verma Boyles, LLC
screenwriter
Alright Already
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Music
by Donyolo Media Corp.
producer/ musician/ singer/ songwriter/ recording engineer/ mixer/ publisher/ graphic designer
The Music Business is Burning Down, Thank God.
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Print
by Trafford Publishing
Author
Thousands of music recordings since 1982 til present
Music
by various
recording engineer/ music producer
RIAA Platinum Record, "Grand Champ" by DMX
(2008)
RIAA Platinum Record, "The Great Depression" by DMX
(2004)
RIAA Platinum Record, "She Rides Wild Horses" by Kenny Rogers
(1999)
Emmy Award, "How Does It Feel", co-written by Molly Mollen
(1994)
RIAA Gold Record, "Finally" by Ce Ce Peniston
(1992)