Fretboard Pilots

c, where he earned praise from mentor Livingston Taylor: “Max has a very compelling energy that holds an audience like a laser beam... He’s the kind of individual that makes Berklee such a special place.” Max has shared the stage with genre greats like Sierra Hull, Kym Warner, Mark Cosgrove (David Bromberg Band), and Beppe Gambetta. While classically trained on piano and fluent in jazz saxophone, it was the mandolin that pulled Jacob into the rich world of fiddle tunes and bluegrass — a sound that now feels like home. When he’s not picking, you’ll find him writing code, running local trails, or out with his dog, Stella. Fretboard Pilots brings together masterful picking, rich acoustic textures, and a shared love for timeless tunes.