The Ultimate Guide to Your Custom Music Studio Desk

Building a studio desk isn't just about wood and metal—it's about workflow. Whether you are a bedroom producer or running a professional facility, your desk needs to fit your gear perfectly, not the other way around.

At My-Desk.Co, every studio desk is precision-built to your exact specs. To help you design a workspace that fits your MIDI controller or digital piano like a glove, we have created the guide below to walk you through the process.

Building your Custom Music Studio Desk

Step 1: Measure Your Gear

Before we build, we need to know exactly what we are housing. As you'll see in the guide below, the dimensions of your keyboard determine the size of your tabletop and the depth of your pull-out tray.

Grab your tape measure and get these three key numbers:

• Length (L): The total width from left to right.

• Depth (D): From the back of the piano to the front of the keys.

• Height (H): From the base of the piano to the highest point (including knobs or keys).

  
  

Step 2: Check Your Room Spacing

How much floor space are we working with?

• Compact Spaces: If space is tight, we recommend our Boxed Design. It keeps the footprint small while maximizing your vertical workspace.

• Large Studios: If you have room to breathe, go for a Sleek Underdesk setup. This allows for wider leg options and a more open feel.

  
  

Step 3: Choose Your Desk Design

Your workflow dictates the structure. We offer four specialized designs to match any setup:

1. Undermount Design: Perfect for slim MIDI controllers. It keeps the desk profile thin, modern, and sleek.

2. Boxed Design: Ideal for taller, heavier digital pianos. This provides maximum support and a classic, robust studio look.

3. Dual Design: A flexible two-desk system that combines a main desk with a trolley or side-car for total versatility.

4. Premium Design: The pro setup with 19" U-racks, fully customizable for complex gear integration.

   
   

The "Legroom" Check (Critical!)

This is the most important step for your comfort. When using an Undermount Design, the tray sits beneath the tabletop, so we need to ensure it clears your knees.

Calculate your Vertical Drop: To find the total vertical space your desk will use, we add:

• Tabletop Thickness (2cm).

• Tray Thickness (2cm).

• Safety Buffer (1cm).

• Total Vertical Drop = Piano Height + 5cm. (Note: For Boxed Designs, we add an additional 5cm for support).

  
  

Pro-Tip: Measure from the floor to your mid-thigh while sitting in your chair to ensure you have enough clearance beneath the tray!

Craftsmanship & Materials

Every My-Desk.Co piece is built from 100% Solid Hevea Wood. We don't use veneers. Because wood is a natural material, you can expect beautiful variations in grain and texture—no two desks are identical.

Our signature finishes undergo a rigorous 5-cycle hand-finishing process to ensure a deep, durable, and premium tone for your studio.

Reference the Guide Below

Check out the visual guide below for the exact formulas and diagrams for your custom music studio desk. You can save these images to your phone for easy reference while you measure.