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In-Person Studio Instruction in Dilworth & Fargo-Moorhead with Isaac Leonard
Stop memorizing disconnected tabs without knowing how music actually works. Learn visual fretboard geometry, chord construction, rhythm, and improvisation in a real professional guitar studio.
115 1st Ave SW
Dilworth, MN 56529
Fri – Mon: 1–8 PM
1-Hour Private Slots
Hi, I’m Isaac! I’ve performed live across the region for years as guitarist with the band 3rd Ears, and I have spent over 10 years building and refining the Fonic Tonic guitar & visual music theory program.
Whether you are picking up your very first acoustic guitar or you’ve been playing for years and feel stuck playing the same chord shapes, my goal is to make the fretboard click visually. In our 1-hour sessions at my Dilworth studio, you’ll learn how scales, chords, and rhythm fit together so you can play your favorite songs, improvise solos, and write your own music with confidence.
Most guitar lessons rely on memorizing random tabs without understanding why notes work together. Our Dilworth studio combines hands-on playing with visual fretboard theory so you build real musical independence.
Learn chords, intervals, scales, and arpeggios visually across the entire neck rather than memorizing isolated shapes by rote.
Every 1-hour lesson includes personalized fretboard diagrams, chord maps, and written practice guides built for your exact level.
Twice the depth of standard 30-minute lessons—tailored around the genres you love (Rock, Blues, Acoustic, Metal, Country, Jazz).
Reinforce your weekly studio lessons at home with our interactive web synthesizer and multi-track DAW studio tools.
We dial in your tone and posture, troubleshoot any tricky transitions from the week, and set a clear target for the hour.
You learn the "why" behind the music—seeing how chords, scales, and progressions lock together across the fretboard in real songs.
You leave with custom visual diagrams and a focused, step-by-step practice routine so you always know what to practice at home.
Take a look inside our 115 1st Ave SW studio space, professional amplifier and recording rig, and Isaac Leonard performing live on stage.
Dilworth StudioInside the Dilworth studio featuring Fender, Jackson, hollowbody electric & Warwick fretless guitars alongside Marshall, Vox, Orange, and Carvin amplifiers.
Live PerformanceOver 10 years of teaching curriculum backed by real-world live stage performance and studio recording experience.
Production DeskEquipped with studio monitors, multi-channel mixer, synthesizer workstation, and custom lesson chart design tools.
3rd Ears LiveLearn from a working musician who brings practical stage, tone, rhythm, and improvisation experience into every lesson.
Studio GearStudents learn not only chord and scale theory, but also how guitars, pickups, amplifiers, and effects pedals shape great tone.
Lesson SpaceFocused 1-on-1 instruction space with whiteboard, music stand, custom printed charts, and dedicated practice amps.
Festival StageRegional festival performance—helping students build the timing, ear training, and confidence to jam with other musicians.
Studio VibeA creative, inspiring environment designed to make every 1-hour guitar and music theory session something you look forward to all week.
115 1st Ave SWEasy-to-find corner location at 115 1st Ave SW in Dilworth—just 1 block south of Highway 10 with convenient free parking.
Listen to Isaac Leonard performing an original two-track acoustic rhythm and melodic lead arrangement recorded in Logic Pro.
Performance & Studio Recording Notes:
Original arrangement by Isaac Leonard • Copyright Fonic Tonic.
Martin Acoustic Guitar into Studio Condenser Microphone with Logic Pro.
Two tracks: acoustic rhythm foundation + melodic lead with studio reverb.
Located at 115 1st Ave SW in Dilworth, MN, our guitar studio is a quick 5–15 minute drive from Moorhead, Fargo, West Fargo, and neighboring communities.
Conveniently located in central Dilworth just 1 block south of US-10 (Center Ave), with easy street-level access and free parking right outside.
Tell Isaac a little about your musical taste and experience level. You’ll get a personal reply by phone/text or email with tuition options and available 1-hour slots—no pressure or sales gimmicks.
Explore synthesis, sound design, and multi-track recording right in your browser between lessons.
Everything you need to know about guitar and music theory lessons with Isaac in Dilworth & Fargo-Moorhead.