About Lydia Bandy
Online & In-Person Piano & Harp Teacher • Performer • Music & Wellness Advocate
I’m Lydia Bandy—an award-winning pianist, harpist, and music educator with 25+ years of experience teaching children (age 7+), teens, and adults. In 2022, I was voted Carroll’s Best in Music Lessons and recognized among the Top 5 Piano Teachers in the Baltimore area. I teach worldwide via Zoom and perform live piano and harp music to weddings, memorials, private gatherings, and concert programs throughout Maryland, Washington D.C., and the greater DMV area and NOW serving Orlando, Florida.
Teaching Approach
I believe music should feel welcoming, confidence-building, and tailored to you. My lessons blend technique, expression, and creativity—meeting each student where they are and helping them grow at a steady, encouraging pace.
- Ages 7+ through adult, beginner to advanced
- Experienced with neurodivergent learners (autistic & ADHD): clear routines, gentle pacing, and supportive guidance for autistic and ADHD learners.
- Piano: classical, pop, improv, exam/audition prep
- Harp: Celtic/Irish, therapeutic/ambient, repertoire & technique
- Music theory, ear training, songwriting
👉 Ready to learn? Visit my Online Lessons page for packages and pricing.
Recognitions & Community
- Carroll’s Best – Music Lessons (2022)
- Top 5 Piano Teachers – Baltimore area
- USO volunteer pianist at BWI Airport
- Performances at:
- Libraries, Schools, Churches, Hospital
- Community events, Assisted Living
Music & Wellness
For over 7 years, I’ve offered therapeutic harp music in hospice and healthcare settings—creating calming spaces for reflection and comfort.
- Free resource: The Healing Power of Music – Guide
- My 31-day digital journal: Play • Pause • Reflect
Performances
Available Performances
I provide live music for weddings, memorials, corporate events, cocktail hours, private parties, hospice and assisted living programs, and concert settings.
- Piano: classical, jazz, hymns, pop, and rock
- Harp: Celtic/Irish, sacred, and therapeutic ambient music, popular, electric harp
Past Venues & Clients
My performances have taken place in elegant hotels, wineries, cultural venues, and intimate community settings, including:
- Gettysburg Hotel
- Marriott Inner Harbor
- BridgeLife Hospice Care
- Carroll County Public Library
- Wineries, cafés, and private residences
👉 See details and request a quote on my Performances page.
Piano Pearls
I released Piano Pearls in 2011 as a love letter to quiet moments—simple, expressive solo piano pieces that invite calm, focus, and reflection. It’s the same heart I bring to teaching and to my “music for wellness” work: music that helps you breathe, think, and create.
Listen to on Spotify: Piano Pearls
A Note on Travel
When I’m not teaching or performing, I help people plan memorable trips as a travel advisor and share tips on my travel vlog.
👉 Learn more on Travel with Lydia
Lydia's Piano Studio 