Learn music by trying things.

Hi, I'm Markus Diamantis, and this is MD Music Lab. Kids under 14 learn piano or trumpet through hands-on lessons that work like a check-up for the musical ear: try an idea, listen to the result, and adjust.

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Two photos of Markus: playing a grand piano, and smiling while holding a trumpet

Press a key to hear it and watch the heart monitor react. On a computer, you can also type A S D F G H J K L for the white keys and W E T Y U for the black ones.

Lessons

Piano is the heart of MD Music Lab. Trumpet is a smaller program for students who want to try brass.

Piano

Students learn to read music, play by ear, and play songs they actually want to play.

Weekly one-on-one lessons
A short practice challenge to take home each week
Chances to share what they've learned with family and friends

Trumpet

A smaller program for students ready to pick up a brass instrument. Spots are limited, so ask about availability.

Ask about trumpet

What does a lesson look like?

Started in the neighborhood

MD Music Lab

Markus
Diamantis Piano and trumpet teacher

MD Music Lab began when I started teaching piano to kids in my neighborhood. It grew into a music school, and the idea behind it has stayed the same.

I believe music is easier to learn when you're allowed to try things, get them wrong, and try again.

Kids under 14 are my whole focus, so I build lessons around how younger students actually learn: in short bursts, with plenty of playing and not much waiting around.

Markus Diamantis at the 2025 Musical Life awards ceremony (Scandinavia House, NYC)

Book a free trial lesson

Parents and guardians: tell us about your student and Markus will follow up to set up a time.

30-minute lessons are $30, or pay what you can. If cost is a concern, just ask.

Prefer email? Write to markusdiamantis@gmail.com.