About Lydia Bandy
Online 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.
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
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 