We are a group of volunteers and part-time staffers that enjoy working around music and creative types.
Some of our photos are shown below.
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We are a non-profit professional recording studio.
In addition, we offer supplemental services in audio, video and live sound while providing job training to youth.
We are open to everyone in the community; all ages, all schools; and all types of music.
We are under the fiscal umbrella of the Stanislaus Arts Council. |
Modesto Sound is located at a public school:
Gregori High
Building B
3701 Pirrone Road
Modesto CA 95356
Our mailing address is:
POB 117 Salida CA 95368 |
Open since 2005.
Music camps take place during winter, spring and summer breaks.
Internship and volunteer positions are year round.
Music lessons and radio team are held after school.
Free community concerts are given throughout the year. Recording and media transfer is by appointment. |
Brenda opened the studio to work with teens and record their music; that was the start of Modesto Sound.
Her vision grew to empower youth to create artistic media and entertainment.
An Advisory Committee meets monthly to help steer the way. |
Modesto Sound Advisory Committee 2012

Back row l-r: Kenneth Penn, CPA; Lucky Lew, Producer & Engineer; Ann Kline, Artist & Parent Advocate;
Eric Benson, Musician, Promoter & Educator; (red-shirt) Brenda Francis, Founder & Engineer
Front row l-r: Mark Oesau, Modesto Sound Intern Program Graduate, Student, Artist & Engineer; Matthew Torres, Modesto Sound Artist and Social Worker; Rocky Rodriguez, Studio Manager; and Alex Francis Marketing Specialist & Economist.
Committee members not shown in this photo are Annette Hika: Parent Advocate & Media Specialist,
Melanee Wyatt YES Company Founder and Dan Bryan Music Chair for Modesto City Schools.
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Modesto Sound Advisory Committee 2011 with Jingle Contest Winners

Left to right: Matt Torres, Dan Bruce, Ann Kline,
Brenda Francis, Mark Oesau, Melanee Wyatt
Other advisory board members not shown here are Alex Francis, Annette Hika, Dan Bryan & Ken Penn.
Front row are Jingle Contest Winners: Cherub & Neil. |