We are so grateful that Sam has the opportunity to learn piano with Ms. Eliza Chien. She is truly the best piano teacher he has ever had. Her kindness, patience, and wonderful teaching style make every lesson enjoyable and inspiring. Sam absolutely loves her classes and always looks forward to every Friday. He gets so excited to see her, learn new notes, improve his skills, and complete his music lessons. It’s wonderful to see how much confidence and enthusiasm she has helped him develop. Ms. Eliza is not only an exceptional teacher but also an amazing person who genuinely cares about her students. Her encouragement, positivity, and dedication make such a meaningful difference. We truly appreciate everything she has done for Sam and feel incredibly fortunate to have her as his piano teacher. Thank you, Ms. Eliza, for your passion, patience, and the joy you bring to every lesson. We couldn’t ask for a better teacher!
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I've really enjoyed my experience with this school. The scheduling and makeup lesson system is incredibly well organized, making it easy to manage lessons without lengthy email exchanges or scheduling confusion. Everything is clear, efficient, and student-friendly. I also greatly appreciated that the school offers Chinese-speaking instructors. Having the option to communicate in Chinese made lessons more comfortable and helped me better understand technical concepts when needed. The combination of excellent administration, convenient scheduling, and supportive teachers made learning here a very positive experience. Highly recommended.
Teacher Giselle has been wonderful, and my daughter loves practicing piano with her. We even purchased another membership so she now does it twice a week!
Aaron Zhuang and Lina Lee were both very helpful with my daughter. She likes going to piano lessons a lot. She improved her piano skills a lot thanks to them.
My son started private cello class at Opus 1 since summer 2023. His teacher, Mr Michael Fitzpatrick, has provided him a nice balance of masterful instruction and inspiration. He also allows him to play his chosen pieces not just from the Suzuki book, helping with sustaining interest in playing. I highly recommend Opus 1 and Me Fitzpatrick.
Giselle is patient, encouraging, and truly passionate about teaching music. She creates a positive and supportive environment that helps kids enjoy learning while building confidence and skills.
Great experience! Teacher Luis provides excellent guidance!
My kid really enjoys the class with Ms Giselle! I can tell my kid's improvement every week.
The progress my child has made under Theodora Serbanescu Martin guidance has been incredible to watch. The Teacher has a real gift for having met my child from where she was and pushing forward at exactly the right pace. Lessons are something we look forward to every week — and the results speak for themselves.
Very friendly staff, very easy to use website tools. And more importantly, my kid likes the violin teacher Ms. Kashmira Tata, who is both patient, nice and professional.
Teacher Luis Alfaro has been teaching Violin to my daughter and she has made a great improvement in her learning.
We highly recommend Opus 1 and specifically Teacher Theodora! Her expertise and teaching style have provided a great foundation for my daughter. She balances rigorous technique with a very encouraging atmosphere. The staff at Opus 1 also make scheduling and communication seamless. A great place for anyone serious about learning music.
Luis is a great violin teacher! He is inspirational and also has great ways to teach the technique. I enjoyed his lessons!
My daughter loves singing, so we’re very thankful she can learn both piano and vocal with Teacher Young-rang. She is so kind, encouraging, and great with kids, and lessons always feel warm and enjoyable. :)
My daughter has been taking piano private lessons with Opus 1 since kindergarten, and she is 13 now and we are still very happy with Opus 1. She’s been working with Ms Giselle for las one and half years. She worked diligently to help my daughter prepare for ABRSM grade 5, and my daughter passed with distinction. Ms Giselle is very sweet, skillful and knows well how to work with a teenager!
My girls have been taking piano lessons with Teacher Lina and Teacher Giselle, and we’ve been really happy with the experience. Both teachers are so patient, kind, and encouraging, and they make lessons enjoyable while still helping the kids improve steadily. :)
My six-year-old has been taking private piano classes with Teacher Irene for almost a year now and it's been amazing witnessing his growth. Teacher Irene is very talented and patient, providing targeted instruction to nurture my son's skills. She was so encouraging during his first piano recital. We're very happy with our investment.
Sylvia Woell has been such a wonderful piano teacher for my son. He has made so much progress since learning with her, not only in his playing but also in his confidence and enjoyment of music. Sylvia is kind, patient, and calm, while also being very disciplined and encouraging in her teaching style. She knows how to challenge students in a supportive way and makes lessons both productive and enjoyable. We’re so grateful for all the time, dedication, and care she puts into helping my son grow as a pianist and truly enjoy learning piano.
My daughter and I are students of Teacher Lina and Teacher Minghua. They are both amazing
My kid is really enjoying the weekly piano class with Giselle Nguyen! Btw great facility!
My 5 year old son has been taking voice lessons with teacher Caitlin for around 6 months. She is very patient, friendly, engaging and my son enjoys his lessons. I can also see him improving since he started lessons with her. My 9 year old son has been taking piano lessons with teacher Emily for a while now. She is an excellent teacher who keeps my son engaged and he continuously improves. I also like Opus 1’s flexible cancellation policy and how you can make up the lesson.
Opus 1 is a wonderful music school with many skilled piano teachers. I liked how when we started years ago, we could trial with different teachers to find the best fit for our now 13 year old son, as every student is different! We have really enjoyed working with Teacher Theodora, and one of the things we appreciate the most about her is her thoughtful insights and feedback on our son's skills, technique, song choice, and everything in between. We also appreciate her timeliness and care of her students. Thank you Theodora!
We have been with Opus 1 for several years now and have worked with Teacher Elliot for cello for my now 11 year old ever since. Teacher Elliot is very skilled in his craft and teaches with kindness. One of the things we like most about Teacher Elliot is the way he explains specific techniques. He is also one of the kindest and friendliest people out there and we're grateful he does such a good job of balancing teaching cello skills and techniques, while still keeping it fun and exciting to preserve the kids' love of playing cello. Thank you, Elliot!
100% recommend violin teacher Pei-Shan!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the incredible Teacher Minghua at Opus 1 Music Studio! My daughter has been taking piano lessons with her for over two years, and the progress she has made is absolutely amazing. Minghua is patient, skillful, and truly knows how to motivate students. My daughter always leaves her lessons happy, confident, and excited to practice. We feel so fortunate to have found such a nurturing and talented teacher. Thank you, Minghua, for fostering a love of music! Highly recommend her to any parent looking for high-quality instruction.
Teacher Caitlin is thoughtful and supportive. She uses a nice blend of progressing through a planned set of lessons and working on the songs my child is interested in and encouraging her to try a recital
Teacher Sylvia is highly recommended. She has lots of experience teaching young kids, and super patient and nice.
I have been working with Teacher Giselle for almost a year now and she is so supportive and thoughtful! I always look forward to my lessons with her and she has helped me challenge myself, making me a better pianist and helping make beautiful music.
Ayana, our daughter is very happy to be in Ms. Laura Georgiev’s class. She really appreciates the care with which Ms. Laura teaches her. We are very thankful
Teacher Young Song is very knowledgeable and very patient. I am an adult learner. When I have question, Teacher Young Song is willing to help and provide me with guidance. I’m very glad that I have her as my teacher 🤩
Our 7 year old son has had a great experience with teacher Giselle! She is very dedicated to his progress and our son is enjoying learning the piano more and more every day!
I am a student of Giselle and ever since she has been teaching me I have felt like she has actually cared about what I want to be able to do in piano and taught me lots of different techniques. She has helped me step out of my comfort zone, but also made sure I was happy and comfortable with doing that. she has also helped me learn so many songs that I never could’ve learned without her. She is so kind hearted, sweet understanding and talented. Every day where I have music class, I wake up, feeling good and excited for it. Thank you so much opus1 and especially Giselle. :) Maddy
Ms. Pei-Shan Yu is amazing and we love her so much! Her passion with music is unwavering and her teaching strategies are amazing! Thank you for all that she does! We appreciate her and the whole staff so much!
Teachers are very nice! My daughter loves it!
My kid started piano lessons with teacher Eliza recently and he is more interested in playing piano than ever. Teacher Eliza is doing an amazing job going over the technique and making sure steady progress yet making it fun.
We’ve been going to Opus 1 for 3+ years, and love our child’s piano teacher, Ms Julia Kim
ms. lina is an incredibly kind and amazing teacher! not only does she put a lot of effort into teaching, you can also tell she has a lot of love and passion for music. i previously was pretty indifferent about learning piano, but now i really enjoy going to class, as well as practicing outside. she consistently shows a lot of care for her students, and I have lots of fun in class with her. i truly appreciate her for all that she does!
My son is learning to play guitar with Mr. Ochoa here. Loves it and going strong over a year now. The attention to detail, patience and intentional effort in making sure the learning is fun is what makes it tick
My son really likes teacher Ying! She is extremely patient and professional
Teacher Chloe is a wonderful piano teacher. She is kind, patient, and very accommodating. My daughter loves learning from her and has made great progress. We’re very grateful to have Chloe as her teacher and highly recommend her!
Teacher Tram is amazing! My daughter has learned so much from her. She is nice, patient, and funny. She has very great methods for the young kids, my daughter always has a great time in class. Highly recommended!
My son really likes his piano teacher Ying, she is extremely patient and professional !
Teacher Julia is amazing! My daughter has learned so much from her. She is kind and patient, and also provides very good teaching methods for the kids. Highly recommended!
My son has been learning piano at Opus 1 for the past 1 year and has shown tremendous progress. He looks forward to the piano class every week with teacher Effie. She is excellent, attentive, patient, and very professional.
My son loves teacher Tahv and we drive several miles from north bay just so that he can get a lesson. I don’t think my son would continue playing piano if it wasn’t for teacher Tahv .
My family is taking course from Mr Aaron and Ms Caitlin for Piano and Vocal. We absolutely love learning from them.
Ms Young, the voice teacher, is amazing! We enjoyed the classes and various recital opportunities. It helped my kid to grow more confident!
I’m ver happy with teacher Emily she is a great teacher and my daughter loves to be in her class.
Teacher Kashmira has been an incredible violin teacher for our six-year-old daughter over the past year. She brings the perfect blend of patience and structure to every lesson, and goes above and beyond by teaching her students how to practice effectively at home. The progress our daughter has made in just one year has been remarkable. We feel so lucky to have found her and would highly recommend her to any family!
Very happy with Teacher Alex and Opus 1. My kids look forward to their session each week. He is perfectly gentle and tough at the same time. Kudos to him!
We’ve had teacher Giselle for our son for a year now. She makes it fun for him to learn and gives alot of positive feedback.
John Maich is an excellent violin teacher, skilled and patient.
Yuri Xu is a great piano teacher! Both kids have enjoyed her classes.
My daughter really enjoys her violin lessons with Ms. Pei-Shan. She carefully adjusts her posture and patiently corrects and encourages her during class. My daughter feels comfortable and motivated, and she always looks forward to her lessons. We really appreciate her teaching and kindness.
We truly appreciate the wonderful music education Teacher Sylvia Woell provides our 9-year-old daughter. Teacher Sylvia is incredibly patient and has a great way of keeping young children engaged while still maintaining high standards. As a highly experienced violin teacher, she has an amazing ear and can fix every possible technical sound issue."
As parents with zero musical background, we put a lot of trust in Teacher Christine when our daughter Emma started lessons and we couldn't be happier. Emma's progress has been incredible to watch, and so much of that comes down to Teacher Christine's patience, warmth, and ability to make piano feel approachable. She has a real gift for meeting kids where they are and helping them grow with confidence. Thank you, Teacher Christine, for guiding Emma so beautifully on this journey!
We're very pleased with Teacher Laura Georgiev, she is extremely patient with our child, the right amount of compliments, the right amount of firm encouragements, the detailed practice breakdown, the gentle reminder to sign up for recital, the positive planning with my child to prepare for exam, etc.. Thank you so much.
We are so grateful for Teacher Christine. Our son Owen is the kind of kid who will groan about almost any homework - but piano is the exception. He’ll sit down to practice on his own whenever he has a free moment, and watching how far he’s come has been such a joy. So much of that is because of Teacher Christine. She is steady, patient, and genuinely supportive, and Owen lights up at his lessons because of her. Thank you, Teacher Christine, for believing in him and making music something he actually loves.
Teacher Caitlin is always very supportive and helpful during class, and I've learned a lot from her!
Best cello teacher ever! Teacher Michael is another level of teaching. Both my boys love going to the cello class.
Julia K. is a great teacher! Supportive, patient, encouraging and inspiring!
They really teach step by step on how to play a musical instrument and how to read musical notes. Making some activity more interesting specially for the kids. Thank you Ms. Kashmira😁
We are glad that we chose Opus 1 as my daughter’s first musical school. My daughter has truly enjoyed her time with Miss Laura and looks forward to her piano lessons every week. We are so grateful for Laura’s incredible patience and the respectful way to engage with her; it has helped her build so much confidence in her playing. Laura’s organized notes after each lesson are also incredibly helpful for us to stay on track and keep the momentum going at home.
Teacher Giselle has been an amazing source of motivation for my daughter to practice and come to piano lessons. We are thankful for her.
I've been a student at Opus 1 for around 12 years and have had the chance to work with Teacher Chloe for 4 of those years. I am super grateful for her genuine passion and attention to detail when it comes to teaching music. She's super nice and has helped me with other things like preparing for the US Open Music Competition and my college essay which I wrote about my experience playing piano.
We love Teacher Giselle! She is kind, patient, and encouraging. From the first lesson, my shy daughter felt very comfortable and at ease with her. Giselle even wanted to attend my daughter’s dance recital, which meant a lot to us and shows her genuine care and interest in her students. Since starting lessons with Giselle, my daughter has grown so much in both her piano skills and her confidence. We’re grateful to have found such a wonderful teacher!
We feel so lucky to have found such a kind, positive, and talented cello teacher, Teacher Michael. Our son truly enjoys the lessons and has become genuinely interested in playing the cello. His encouraging and supportive teaching style has made such a difference. We’re very grateful for this wonderful experience!
Before meeting Giselle N., my daughter had seriously considered quitting piano. Everything changed after she started learning with her. Ms. Giselle is incredibly patient and encouraging at working with children. She knows how to motivate kids in a positive and supportive way. My daughter not only regained her confidence and interest in piano, but also learned to enjoy the process of growth and improvement. We are truly grateful for her dedication and talent as a teacher.
My daughter has been taking piano lessons at Opus 1 Music Studio with Teacher Effie for more than a year, and we truly appreciate her teaching style. Last year, she helped my daughter successfully pass the ABRSM Grade 3 exam, and this year they are working toward Grade 5. Hopefully everything will continue to go smoothly.
It's so joyful to learn guitar with Teacher Joseph!
Pei-Shan is a wonderful violin teacher. She is patient, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in her students' growth. I have been playing under her guidance for years and the discipline she instilled has stayed with me. Would absolutely recommend.
Sasha, my singing teacher, is a super star. I started singing after turning 40 and she has helped me get my voice and find awesome songs to practice at home
My son's piano teacher is Teacher Tahv at Opus music studio. He really enjoys his classes! Teacher Tahv manages to make the lessons really fun (he's great with young kids) and also the right level of challenging. Since my son has been playing by the ear for a while and also loves music theory and composition, teacher Tahv works with a modified curriculum that encourages my son's natural curiosity and creativity. He's encouraging, fun and himself really amazing at playing and improvisation. We love classes with teacher Tahv at Opus!
Emily is a great piano teacher. My son takes weekly lessons with her. Her classes are very fun and lively. She also encouraged him to join the recital, and now he is practicing very hard at home.
My kid is learning piano from teacher Julia Kim since over 4 years. My kid's interest in learning piano saw a step change after the classes with Julia. She is calm, caring, great pianist, and above all an excellent teacher My second kid has been learning guitar with teach Joseph Ocho. Joseph is an excellent teacher, guitarist who is helping my kid to learn with great progress
My son has been learning to play guitar with Joseph Ochoa at Mountain View Opus One school for almost 2 years now. He has made progress and loves that he gets to learn to play pieces he enjoys. I recommend the school and our teacher if you want kind and student-oriented guidance for your child.
My son only like playing piano because of the support and encouragement that his teacher, Tahv, has given him. He not just teaches him piano, but also how to persevere. Opus 1 makes it easy to keep your class if you have to miss, very user friendly system.
Cameron loves learning piano from Teacher Tahv! Piano is hard, but he makes it fun and is so encouraging. Opus 1 makes it easy to reschedule our missed classes due to our busy schedule. Highly recommend.
Laura is a great teacher and extremely patient with my young kid. Highly recommended!
We are so grateful to have found Teacher Ying as my son’s piano teacher. She creates such a positive and comfortable learning environment that has really helped my child grow in both skill and confidence. My son genuinely enjoys his lessons and feels very comfortable with Teacher Ying, which has made such a difference in his enthusiasm for learning piano. She is patient, encouraging, and truly talented at teaching children. We’ve seen steady progress and, most importantly, a real love of music developing. We highly recommend Teacher Ying to any family looking for a caring and exceptional piano teacher.
Our 4-year-old son has been taking the Sunshine class with teacher Yuri for almost a year. It's a fun way for kids to learn the piano in a group setting and see each other progresses through out the year!
We’ve had a wonderful experience with our daughter’s piano teacher Effie!!! She is truly amazing, always attentive, patient, and very professional. My daughter is always excited for the classes.
Ms Claire Liu is a wonderful piano teacher who is patient, passionate, encouraging, and inspiring. My daughter enjoys her class a lot!
Ms. Yuri is amazing. She is kind, gentle but also strict when she needs to be. Thank you for being so patient with my daughter, Ms. Yuri!
My son has been studying with Teacher Yuri for more than four years, and we are very grateful for her guidance. Teacher Yuri has been incredibly supportive, not only in helping my son build strong piano technique and musical knowledge, but also in encouraging him emotionally. Thanks to his patience and care, my son has continued to grow his long-term interest and love for music.
Our family has had a great experience with Opus1, and I want to express our appreciation, especially for my daughter’s piano teacher, Ms. Minghua Huang. The brand‑new Opus1 facility is truly impressive. It’s bright, modern, beautifully designed, and creates such a nice environment for students. What makes our experience exceptional is Ms. Minghua Huang. She is not only a graceful and highly accomplished piano artist, but also an educator with remarkable passion and dedication. Her professionalism shows in everything she does, from her lesson planning to the way she communicates progress and goals. Her systematic approach keeps my daughter focused, motivated, and continuously improving, while her warm personality makes each lesson something my daughter genuinely looks forward to. It is not easy to find a teacher who can balance discipline with inspiration, but Ms. Minghua truly does it. My daughter has grown so much under her guidance, musically, technically, and in confidence. We are truly grateful for Ms. Minghua’s positive impact she has had on our daughter’s musical journey. Highly recommend Opus1 and Ms. Minghua Huang to any family looking for exceptional music education.
Teacher Julia is an exceptional piano teacher with deep teaching experience and a true passion for music education. My child genuinely enjoys every lesson with her. Learning and practicing piano can sometimes feel repetitive or challenging for kids, and there were moments when my child started losing interest. However, Teacher Julia always knows how to encourage, motivate, and guide my child in a positive way, helping her regain confidence and excitement for practicing again.
Our daughter has been learning piano with teacher Claire for more than a year now. She is very kind, patient and talented teacher. Our daughter has a strong bond with her and thus has made great progress.
We appreciate Teacher Tram for teaching my daughter piano over the past four years. My daughter has social anxiety, and Teacher Tram has always been patient and supportive with her.
I have been very fortunate to have Mr. Alex as my piano teacher to guide my musical journey over the last year. Alex is kind, patient, and encouraging. He is consistently positive, with a gentle sense of humor, manifest in every session we meet. With his help, I’ve made great strides in reading, playing and appreciating music. Many thanks, Mr. Alex!
Teacher Theodora is fantastic! Our 8-year-old son has been learning piano with her, and we couldn't be happier. She has an amazing ability to let him be himself and have fun, while still keeping him focused and disciplined. She strikes the perfect balance!
My son has been taking piano lesson with teacher Alex for the past two years. He made him feel comfortable and supported. He’s very calm and always explains things in a way that makes sense to my little boy.
Great learning with teacher Yuri! We enjoy her class!
Both my son and daughter have been taking lessons with Ms.Chloe, and we are so grateful for her guidance. She always teaches them the joy of music through piano in such a calm and gentle way, and it has become a truly irreplaceable time for both of them!
We started my six-year-old daughter in Ms. Yuri's Sunbeams music class this year, and she loves it! Ms. Yuri has really inspired my daughter to do her best-- I'm so glad that her first experience with structured music lessons has been so positive!
My son has been taking guitar lessons with Vincent for over 10 years. Vincent is a truly special and gifted teacher and a very talented musician. He encourages musical curiosity in his students and fosters growth by allowing students to learn music that they are excited about. He has become one of the most influential people in shaping my son’s love of music and performing.
Great music classes for little ones. My son loves his piano class and teacher Caitlin was just phenomenal in instilling a love of music in him. Would recommend to anyone looking for classes for their kids.
We have had experience with three teachers at Opus 1 Music, and all of them have been great. However, Teacher Sasha is one of the best voice teachers we have worked with so far. My daughter enjoys every second of her class with Teacher Sasha, and she looks forward to going every week with great enthusiasm.
My daughter has been taking beginner piano lessons with Irene and has thrived in the last 8 months. She loves attending lessons and is excited to learn new songs. Irene is patient and thoughtful, and gives great feedback for practicing and improvement.
Teacher Elliot Mallard is amazing—not only because of his skill, but also because he encourages kids to enjoy music. My son has learned cello with him for four years, and he has always loved his lessons. I’m so happy to see him love the cello and follow his passion for music.
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