Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music School in Brockville, ON
At 1000 Islands Music, we are dedicated to delivering skilled and quality music instruction to students of all ages and skill levels. Founded by Leo Diensthuber, a professional multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of combined teaching, performing, and recording experience across Ottawa, Toronto, and Brockville, our school emphasizes personalized learning tailored to individual goals. Our curriculum spans diverse genres, including rock, blues, pop, folk, country, and metal, with a focus on practical application, ear training, and technical proficiency.Leos credentials include international recognition for his work in progressive rock band Divine Realm, endorsements from Ernie Ball Music Man and Horizon Devices, and a career as a session drummer and performer. We prioritize individualized learning plans to meet students where they are, whether they aim to master their favorite songs or advance their musical expertise. Our mission is to ignite a lifelong passion for music through expert instruction and a supportive environment.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Drums & Percussion
Bass Guitar
Classical Guitar
Ukulele
Ear Training
Music Notation
Song Repertoire
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined teaching and professional performance experience.
- Our instructors are endorsed by leading music brands like Ernie Ball Music Man.
- We provide personalized learning plans tailored to individual student goals.
- Our curriculum covers diverse genres from rock to jazz with technical depth.
- We emphasize practical application of skills through song-based learning.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Our guitar lessons cover acoustic, electric, and classical styles across rock, blues, pop, and metal genres. Students learn chord progressions, scales, notation reading, and song application. Personalized plans ensure technical growth and confidence in performance.
Drums & Percussion
Drum instruction focuses on rudiments, sticking patterns, and genre-specific grooves including rock, jazz, and metal. Students develop reading skills and master drum scores while building rhythmic versatility and stage-ready techniques.
Bass Guitar
Bass lessons emphasize rhythm section fundamentals, fingerstyle techniques, and slap bass methods. Curriculum includes genre-specific basslines and ensemble playing to strengthen timing and groove in rock, funk, and jazz contexts.
Classical Guitar
Classical guitar training includes fingerpicking patterns, notation reading, and repertoire from baroque to modern compositions. Students refine tone production and develop technical precision through structured classical pedagogy.
Ukulele
Ukulele lessons teach chord transitions, strumming patterns, and simplified arrangements of popular songs. Instruction caters to beginners and intermediate players seeking to build dexterity and perform confidently in casual settings.
People
Leo Diensthuber
Owner & Instructor
Leo Diensthuber is a professional multi-instrumentalist with 25+ years of teaching, performing, and recording experience. He has released albums with Guitar World-featured music videos and performs with tribute band Easy: Electrified Blues Band.
Questions
What instruments do you teach?
We offer lessons in guitar (acoustic, electric, classical), bass, ukulele, and drums with instruction tailored to each instrument's unique techniques.
Are lessons available for all skill levels?
Yes, our curriculum accommodates beginners through advanced students with customized lesson plans matching individual experience and goals.
What music genres are covered?
Our instructors teach rock, blues, pop, folk, country, metal, jazz, funk, and progressive styles across all instruments.
Do you offer performance preparation?
Yes, we help students develop stage presence, song interpretation, and ensemble coordination for live performance opportunities.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our instructors are professional musicians with decades of combined teaching experience and industry recognition, including international album releases and brand endorsements.