Music Lab

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?

Pricing

Straightforward rates for one-on-one lessons.

  • 30-minute lesson A good fit for younger students.
    $30
  • 45-minute lesson More time for older students and longer pieces.
    $40
  • 10-lesson punch cardSave $50 Ten 30-minute lessons, which works out to $25 each.
    $250
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Music Lab $250
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Ten 30-minute lessons on one card. Tap a circle to punch it.

How it works

Think of it as a treatment plan for the musical ear. Every student follows the same simple loop, and only the goals change.

  1. Book a free trial lesson

    The first visit. Meet Markus, try the instrument, and see if it's a good fit.

  2. Get a diagnosis

    Together you pick a goal: a favorite song, a new piece, or just feeling comfortable at the keys.

  3. Follow the prescription

    Each week comes with one small practice challenge to try at home and report back on.

  4. Earn a clean bill of health

    Students play what they've learned for family and friends.

Started in the neighborhood

MD Music Lab
Markus
Diamantis Piano and trumpet teacher

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

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

Kids under 14 are the whole focus here, so lessons are built 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)

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

Prefer email? Write to markusdiamantis@gmail.com.

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