Can't say anything more about Jacob and his new set up at ModernTone Studios! I have been playing acoustic guitar for 16 years with no formal lessons, just self taught. I feel I reached a plateau in my playing where I could not teach myself anything anymore. From watching many guitar cover YouTube videos, I really wanted to advance my playing, get into electric, and lead guitar. Then comes Jacob who was referred to me for lessons. I have been taking lessons just under a year, and honestly I have learned a great deal worth of exercises, techniques, and theory on lead guitar faster than I would if I taught myself! Jacob is a really talented guitarist so I could not ask for a better teacher! He's knowledgeable, flexible, and patient. He gets the idea of a "learning guitarist" so express your ideas or your thoughts and he will adjust all his teachings to your style or goal. His new ModernTone Studios is definitely the place to learn music! It gives off a studio vibe and has the latest gear and studio equipment! The rooms for each lesson are awesome! Honestly Jacob if you're looking to learn guitar, enhance your skills as a musician, or recording with your band his ModernTone Studios is the place to do it! If I had the time, I would take bass and drum lessons on the side as well! Now do yourself a favor and a book a lesson, you won't regret it! read more

I did some classical guitar recording with Jacob recently and I'm incredibly happy with the results. Jacob has a great ear. He crafted a truly stunning sound out of my playing. The room I recorded in sounds amazing and they have a large assortment of mics. Set up was quick and painless. We went through a number of mic configurations and placements. I relied heavily on Jacobs ear and experience to capture the best possible sound out of my guitars. After recording, Jacob did a spectacular job with the final mixing and production. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Jacob is such an awesome teacher! Patient, yet drives you towards becoming a proficient musician. I walked out of my first lesson excited about practicing a song that I enjoy. He has the ability to speak to you and use examples that custom fit for your learning ability and style. Who could ask for a better teach, well you could ask but you won't find one! Thank you Jacob, can't wait for my next lesson!!! read more

I've long wanted to play the bass and finally went out and got myself one. But even though I play a bunch of other instruments, this one was incredibly frustrating to me. I couldn't understand why I couldn't just sit down and play it. Then I met Ted and he was able to assess where I was and help me bridge the gap so I could get my fingers to do what my brain wanted them to do. His ability to break down skills and help me understand how to practice them made fitting in practice time that much easier. Without Ted, I would still be longing to play the bass, but now I can say that I am a bass player and enjoy the instrument. :) I highly recommend Ted as a teacher - no matter your skill level. Since he is a working musician himself, he will be able to teach you bass, the theory behind learning the songs and the realities of getting a gig. Thanks Ted for all you've shared! read more

Great professional environment. Super easy scheduling. Teachers are top notch. Good for kids and adults trying to get their skills back

I'm so happy and grateful to have found ModernTone Studios. Jacob is a truly amazing teacher. He customizes the lessons to fit my needs and keeps me challenged week after week. He somehow fits so much into one lesson, but at a pace that is perfect for me. He is so encouraging and I can't believe how far I've come in just a few months of guitar lessons with him. The studio itself is fantastic as well. I highly recommend giving Jacob or any of the other teachers a try! read more

My son Eizak, and the band he is in, Free T-Shirts, is managed by Jacob Light and I have been amazed as to how Jacob has really polished up these guys as musicians and is guiding them in manner that will make them great musicians. He is very dedicated and works his musical talents on the creative side and on the production side. I highly recommend Jacob and feel fortunate that he is working with my son. read more

Great studio and one of the nicer build-outs I have seen. Also, extremely convenient to book rooms for recording or just practicing. Whether you are a seasoned professional musician or just an aspiring one looking to sharpen your skills, this place has everything to fit your needs. Sweet acoustics and quality equipment on hand. The owner is also very flexible and responsive no matter what type of session you are looking to book. read more

Jacob's approach to teaching always has me leaving my lessons feeling inspired and excited about learning guitar. I've never had any sort of music training and am trying to pick up acoustic guitar in my 50's. Jacob ensures that I'm learning something new in every lesson and is great about challenging me but not overwhelming me. I highly recommend Jacob! read more

My daughter has been taking bass guitar lessons at Modern Tone for a year now and has gained so much from her sessions with Charles. Charles has been patient and engaging, and his style of teaching has produced great results in terms of motivation and inspiration. Our daughter started out as a solid beginner but is now really rocking the guitar (with several styles of music), and she looks forward to every lesson. We love everything about this school! read more

I take guitar lessons with Jacob and I cannot tell you enough how happy I am that I found him as a teacher. He is very results focused, so you will be playing guitar & impressing your friends with your skills in no time. He's got a passion for teaching, customizes each lesson to address your needs, and teaches you the music you want to learn. The new studio he teaches out of is awesome, and is being put together not only as a school, but as a state of the art production studio. It makes you feel special that you learn in the same place that talented musicians record songs. Jacob and the environment keep you inspired while you continue on your guitar and music journey, and I cannot recommend seeing him enough. read more

My daughter has had voice lessons here for the past 3 months and has loved it. I love that the bookings are all done online and so its easy for me to schedule. Everyone is very professional. Great studio! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Jacob Light to edit and master recordings by my band. He was highly professional, responsive to our requests and brought great ideas of his own to the editing process. The studio is convenient and well-designed, in comparison to other Bay Area facilities I've used. I look forward to recording and continuing to work with Jacob on future projects. read more

Great studio. Jacob was an excellent engineer, and the studio is top notch.

These folks are really. Nice facility and equipment, and instructors with a lot of expertise. I've been taking guitar lessons with Daniel Nervo and he's both a highly skilled guitarist and a patient instructor. I recommend Modern Tone highly. read more

I began taking guitar lessons with Jeff about 2.5 months ago (and have had absolutely zero musical experience in my life prior to these lessons) and I have learned so much from him in such a short time. Jeff is super great to work with because he is patient, knowledgeable, humble and kind when delivering advice during the lesson. I would definitely recommend him to any level guitarist! read more

I had no idea where my guitar skills halted until I decided to start my guitar lessons with Jacob. Jacob has a stupendous amount of knowledge in music where he can draw such simple analogies for the novice learner. He has such a friendly attitude and actively ensures his message goes through. He caters the sessions to the student's needs (he made me create a wish list of all the songs I want to play and he introduces new concepts utilizing those songs). No matter where you are in your guitar journey, embarking with Jacob would be your best kickstart to the next level and further. read more

My daughter has been taking voice lessons with Annie for a few months now. She has learned so much! My daughter is only 7 years old, and Annie is very patient with her and picks material that is appropriate and fun for a young girl. The studio is very nice and I love their system of flexible for scheduling. read more

I have been working on a new project with Jacob who built this great studio from scratch. It has been a lot of fun and an enriching experience throughout. As a recording engineer, Jacob works quickly but with great precision. He is also a talented Producer who has contributed many musical ideas that have truly enhanced my material. I would recommend this studio to anyone looking to enjoy a creative experience in a really fun and pleasant setting. Oh and the prices are very reasonable too! read more

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! read more

This studio is excellent -- my son loves the teachers and it's a perfect setting for learning. I've had a great experience and highly recommend. read more

Great recording studio in Lafayette! Jacob delivers very personalized attention and is passionate about producing music. He is an excellent musician with creative ideas and attention to detail. I have been working with him on a large recording project since December 2017 and I always look forward to what new musical touches he will add to my music to bring it alive. I feel very fortunate to have found this studio, as I was very intimidated by others I had looked at. If you are nervous or this is your first time recording, know that Jacob will put you at ease and be extremely patient! I highly recommend Jacob for his musical and producing talents! read more

Jacob Light at ModernTone Studios is a fantastic instructor and music producer. My son is in a band and Jacob has taught them how to write their own music and lyrics and find their own sound. It is so amazing to see the progression and development in a short amount of time. Also, the studio is top-notch. A really nice, clean place to work with state of the art equipment. read more

Oh man, what a beautiful spot! I started taking lessons from Jacob a year ago. I had been strumming on my acoustic guitar for a few years, knew my open chords and could play a few songs, but I wanted to go to the next level and start understanding what I was doing and why. Jacob was the perfect fit. I learned some music theory, how to transpose chords, and what that even means, I learned scales that are starting to lead to some improvisation, even, dare I say it, some songwriting. I am not ready for the open mic yet, but I'm sure Jacob could get me there... Then he went and opened this place - Holy cow! Just walking in here makes you feel like a rock star. The color choices, the design and the attention to detail is phenomenal. The guitars and amps he has available are all top-notch quality Fenders and Mesa Boogies, and though I know nothing about recording (yet) I can see that Modern Tone Studios will be ready for anything. Looking forward to seeing where it takes me! read more

Jacob Light and ModernTone Studios are singularly focused on developing a person's musical abilities at whatever his/her current level from beginners such as myself, to advanced musicians wanting their music produced (the person whose lesson often follows my own brings recordings of his own music to work on). I have been taking guitar lessons at ModernTone for 11 months. I started with absolutely no knowledge. I could not read music, did not know the difference between melody, rhythm, harmony or chords. I could not tune a guitar, much less intentionally play a particular note. Jacob has taught me to read music, understand the nomenclature, play scales and improvise around scales in different keys up and down the fretboard. I can now play a variety of chords using many different strumming patterns. I can read music and play notes. At the end of each lesson, we will often play a song or part of a song together with one of us playing the chords and the other the lead or melody. I struggle with keeping the rhythm, and I still have a great deal to learn, but with Jacob, I am constantly improving. My wife has recently started taking lessons at ModernTone. Someday, we will jam together! read more

I have been a student of Jacob for several months, I am almost 60 and this is the first time I have picked up a guitar. Jacob has been a great help in taking me through the steps of learning to read music ( I can now!) and playing songs that people actually know. I am still a beginner but Jacob has been very adept in teaching me the things I need to know to continue to learn. My experience has been very positive and I can't say enough about his new studio. Places and electronics are great but they don't matter if the quality of the instruction is sub-par and I am happy to say both are excellent in my opinion. You can't go wrong coming to ModernTone Studios! read more

Jeff Subaru has been teaching my middle school son guitar for about a year. His music style and approach is current and connects well with kids. He is a great teacher. read more

I am a student and great enthusiast of ModernTone Studios. I have worked with Jacob Light for several years now. His mastery of the guitar and incredible teaching ability has allowed me to achieve musical heights I never imagined possible. More importantly, Jacob encourages and structures my flights of fancy into various musical genres and music theory allowing me to continuously grow as a musician. I'm still amazed I can play my favorite blues and jazz standards and I owe it all to Jacob. Furthermore, Jacob has performed magic by transforming his high-standards, professionalism, and dynamism into a physical environment. Every time I walk into ModernTone Studios, I feel a burst of indescribable excitement and pleasure. Like most individuals today, I'm pressed with work demands, family obligations, and competing priorities. But, I'm able to balance it all out (and stay sane) by playing music. I owe a sincere debt of gratitude to Jacob Light and ModernTone Studios. read more