ModernTone Studios - Lafayette, California

Andrew W.

I took lessons and played in the band there for a year. I only stopped because I moved out of state. Saying goodbye to the studio and the studio band was one of the hardest goodbyes when I was leaving. Jan was my teacher and he was amazing. The owner, Jacob, was very friendly and approachable. All the employees were incredibly nice and approachable. They all know what they’re doing from their instruments, to recording and editing, but they never make you feel intimidated and always happily show you what they’re doing to educate you. Everyone should take lessons here. 11/10 would recommend.

Katherine S.

Jacob has been a phenomenal producer to work with. His studio space is clearly a product of his passion. Professionally he pushes our band to be our best, offers insightful suggestions, values our feedback, and collaborates with enthusiasm and respect. I appreciate his straightforward approach to communication. On a personal level he’s just a great guy who is able to navigate our goofy band energy while still keeping our project results focused. It has made the recording process fun, and at the end of the day that carries through into the music. I’m looking forward to working with Jacob on future projects.

Dan M.

Jacob is a total pro. The studio is clean, beautifully designed, and extremely comfortable to work in. Jacob has plenty of gear and a clear idea of how to get the best out of people. The prices are incredibly reasonable and the final product is completely professional. Can’t recommend ModernTone Studios highly enough.!

Jared J.

Amazing experience. This is my second time working with Jacob Light and Modern Tone studios - it surpassed my expectations yet again. Briget Boyle did a great job with scheduling and ensuring for a smooth experience, both expectations in day to day production as well as financial matters. Once I got into the studio, Jacob showed his expertise and brought the absolute most out of me. I loved being pushed to my max potential with constructive feedback to try new things, while maintaining the vision and concepts I had for each song I recorded on my new EP.

Thank you Modern Tone Studios, I will definitely be back for more.

Christopher B.

ModernTone Studios is an amazing hub for musicians! Jacob Light and his team have worked meticulously to create a positive environment where people of all skill levels can learn, record, and chat all things music. I'm continually amazed at how supportive everyone at ModernTone is, I always leave feeling excited about music and it's all thanks to the wonderful instructors (Special shoutout to the folks I've worked with directly: Jacob Light, Jan Fidelis, Diana Alvarez, and Daniel Nervo!). I honestly can't recommend ModernTone Studios enough - if you want to do anything with music, don't hesitate to reach out! Jacob and his team will take care of you!

Michael A.

I've recorded songs in LA, Nashville, and now SF, and can honestly say that the experience at ModernTone is unlike any other. As soon as you walk in the door, you're warmly greeted by a number of staff, all of whom are very well accomplished musicians in their own right. The facilities and equipment are all top notch, clean, and well tended making the process extra smooth, easy, and fun. You can quite literally walk in with a napkin full of lyrics, talk to Jacob Light about your ideas for an hour or so, have him rally the troops, and shortly after you'll have the song or album of your dreams beautifully composed and recorded on the best equipment with some of the finest session musicians in the Bay Area. If you've been tossing the idea around to record a song or album, stop reading this review, pick up the phone, and schedule an appointment with them right now. You will not be disappointed!

Brian H.

Such a nice and professional studio! And, I can't say enough about Jacob... he started with my son when he was very young and not only had to focus on teaching guitar, but supplement the confidence, emotional control, and other "life lessons" that we work on at home. He has had the kind patience and commitment that any parent would hope for! He is constantly adapting his lessons to keep them informative but very fun to maintain focus and enjoyment! Thank you so much! I am very happy to have found Jacob and ModernTone Studios!

Jackie S.

I have been working with Modern Tone Studio and Briget Boyle (vocal & song writing coach), for over a year now and we just wrapped on my first EP. As an adult returning to music after many years away and very intense training as a child, the experience was amazing and I'm looking forward to many more! Jacob Light, the owner and founder, has created a nurturing and supportive musical community that's still as intense and challenging as you want it to be. The studio is filled with passionate professionals who are just SO AWESOME to work with. Many are active performers themselves. Briget is able to pull the best from you, while still finding authentic words and sound. It can be intimidating taking that first step back, but Jacob will support and guide you, offering his creative input, insane production skills and radio ready masters. He is also a brilliant guitarist, who will play for you if you ask nicely 🙂 Every project is meaningful to him, big or small, and every day he showed me it was as much about the people and the process as the finished product.