He studied piano and percussion in high school, and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966.

Subsequently, he received a Masters of Music degree in theory and composition from the University of Northern Colorado.

[10] Argo's film scores included Chavez Cage of Glory with Steven Bauer (2013), The Legends of Nethiah with Robert Picardo (2012), Chasing the Green with William Devane (2009), Bring Him Home with Ed Asner (2000), "P.J."

[11] From 2010 to 2012, Argo collaborated with Jimmy Greenspoon, band member of Three Dog Night, on various film projects.

He was a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Media Task Force at Biola University,[3] the Society of Composers and Lyricists, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, BMI, the American Federation of Musicians and The Recording Academy's Producers and Engineers Wing.