Diana Domingues
★★★★★ 5 · 5 student reviews
Diana Domingues has been teaching piano in Montgomery County, Maryland for over two decades, and the range of students who walk through her door is genuinely unusual. Her roster spans from five-year-olds encountering a keyboard for the first time to adults in their eighties — beginners alongside advanced players, students pursuing music degrees alongside people who just want to enjoy playing for fun. That breadth isn't incidental to her teaching philosophy; it's central to it.
“During my preparation for a music major in college, I have experienced many different teaching styles at many different institutions, and I confidently maintain that Diana's love and care for each individual student is something not commonly found. Regardless of skill level or intent of playing piano, be it for fun or for the future, Diana takes meticulous care to offer a rewarding experience to every student.”
— Matthew Booth, Gaithersburg — piano student who went on to pursue a music major
What comes through consistently in student feedback is Diana's ability to adjust her approach to the individual sitting in front of her. Judy Levy-Stutsky, an adult student from Derwood, came to Diana after taking lessons as a child and hating the experience. Years of high school band and prior instruction hadn't made piano feel accessible — until Diana tailored the lessons to her specific interests and skill level. The transformation was real enough that Levy-Stutsky describes herself as someone who "hated lessons as a child" but now loves them. That kind of reversal doesn't happen by accident.
For students on the other end of the spectrum — those working toward a serious musical future — Diana's instruction holds up under comparison with professional institutions. Matthew Booth, a Gaithersburg student who went on to pursue a music major in college, notes that his time with Diana exposed him to many different teaching styles at many different schools. His conclusion, written after that broader experience, is that Diana's care for individual students is "something not commonly found." He credits her with shaping not just his technique but his passion for music itself.
“I am an adult student, having taken and hated lessons as a child, but LOVE Diana. She tailors my lessons to my interests and skill level, and keeps everything upbeat. I learn something new every single time I have a lesson (despite years of previous lessons and playing in the band through high school!).”
— Judy Levy-Stutsky, Derwood — adult student
Diana covers all styles from classical to contemporary, using a variety of instructional method books to build foundational skills — note reading, rhythm, chords, phrasing — while also leaving room for students to explore genres that interest them personally. Hannah Minkoff, a student from Gaithersburg, specifically mentions being encouraged to branch out musically and explore different genres, which she says has shaped her broader relationship with music. This balance between structured fundamentals and personal expression appears to be a deliberate part of how Diana structures her teaching.
Once a year in the fall, Diana hosts a piano party where students perform a piece of their choosing for family and friends. It's a low-stakes recital format that reinforces the idea that music is something to be shared, not just practiced in private. Diana is a member of the Music Teachers National Association and describes maintaining her own piano skills through ongoing professional education — a detail that matters for students who want a teacher still actively engaged with the instrument, not just its pedagogy.
“She has helped me branch out musically and allowed me to explore many different genres, which influences my music taste greatly. Diana is an extremely dedicated, smart, creative and passionate teacher and I advise everyone who is interested in piano to try out lessons with her!”
— Hannah Minkoff, Gaithersburg — piano student
Diana Domingues teaches piano lessons in Gaithersburg, MD. Additional information is available on her Facebook page, Piano Lessons with Diana.
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