Franchot was bitten by the music bug at twelve years old when he first picked up his dad’s guitar after hearing his early favorites. He joined his first band in the 7th grade and has been pursuing his passion for music ever since. 

Tone attended Colby College in Waterville, Maine, and graduated with BA in Music Theory. He later attended the world famous Musicians Institute in Hollywood, where he studied at their Guitar Institute of Technology earning a performance certificate.

Tone spent twelve years in LA as a gigging musician and recording studio owner. He built an impressive resume, both as a performer and as a studio wizard/composer. As a touring musician, he played or sang on-stage with some of his musical heroes, and has shared the bill as an opening act for several legendary musicians.

Tone loves teaching guitar and bass ,and seeing the light come on as his students are exposed to the magic of making music. His specialty is teaching blues, folk, reggae, classic rock and pop. His teaching philosophy is embodied by the following statement: “Let’s have fun and make some music!”