Soundcheck Rock Academy
“And, under the current circumstances of social distancing, their studios are large enough to accommodate a 6ft distance between student and teacher.”
Best Piano Lessons in Columbia, MD
15 studios listed · 8 in Columbia · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Olenka School of Music and the Arts
“A good way to get your kids involved in music at an early age in a fun, welcoming environment - even if you have no music experience yourself.”
Columbia Guitar Studio
“I've been taking lessons for over a decade and could not be where I am today without David's mentorship.”
Columbia School of Music
“You have to find a music teacher that your children feel most comfortable with, but you won't find a more capable teacher than at Columbia School of Music.”
Young's School of Gospel and Jazz Piano
“Even when we transition to online lessons during covid, he did an amazing job transitioning to online learning”
Maryland Music Academy
“This is a great place for children to learn music.”
These 15 studios are the piano teachers on file for Columbia, MD. Styles taught, ages taken and whether a studio has a room of its own are whatever each one publishes; public reviews supply the ratings.
Area overview: Columbia, MD
8 of the 15 studios we list are based in Columbia; the other 7 serve Columbia from towns including Ellicott City (5 mi), Laurel (7 mi) and Windsor Mill (10 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 459 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills" and "patient". 10 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 57 years. 2 offer a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
How do I check what a piano teacher covers?
All 15 studios publish a website. That is where you find whether they teach classical or pop, which ages they take, and whether lessons run at their place or yours. The listing shows what each studio states on its own site.
Eyal Bor Clarinet & Saxophone Studio
“Bor is patient, enthusiastic, kind and professional.”
Helen R. Weems Piano Studio
“Through some challenging middle school years and on through high school, her studies with Helen were a boost to her self esteem, honed her ability to concentrate, and enriched her love of music.”
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Mike's Music
“His staff are helpful, the ones I dealt with are musicians or enthusiasts, and are as happy as you are when you find what you're looking for.”
Liv's Musical Maestros (Livia Lai Piano Studio)
“She taught me for several years and I am so grateful for all the services she provided as a teacher such as organizing recitals, festivals, finding sheet music, books etc.”
Mifal INC
“MIFAL INC does an amazing job in creating space for youth to share their talent & gifts.”
JCY Music School
“Continue blessing us with this talent family oriented and putting God first as your guide🙏🙏🙏”
Damon Foreman Music Academy
“I have really enjoyed my guitar lesson experience with Damon and learned so much from him.”
Bethany Music Center
“I highly recommend them for anyone looking for piano and voice teachers!”
Sitar Niketan Music School
“Sitar Niketan Music School is a Lovely place to enroll in to Learn Hindustani Shastriy Sangeet and Nurture your Lovely Passion with a GREAT ( Guru)Teacher who is very Dedicated Devoted to Music and is a very Loving, caring Motivating Inspiring to learner students ( Shishya).”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Columbia
- “Kurt is an exceptional piano teacher. My granddaughter enjoys her lessons with him and has progressed beyond any expectation in only five weeks.” — from a review of Columbia School of Music
- “Ms. Helen’s experience, knowledge, education, background, and teaching style are the perfect combination for an absolutely wonderful piano teacher.” — from a review of Helen R. Weems Piano Studio
- “Patient, welcoming, and very good at teaching, she is the best teacher I’ve met in my life and made me love piano without me even realizing it!” — from a review of Liv's Musical Maestros (Livia Lai Piano Studio)
- “Ms. Livia makes piano fun while helping kids to develop skills and confidence.” — from a review of Liv's Musical Maestros (Livia Lai Piano Studio)
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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