Mountain View
Grant Road and Moffett Boulevard
Students in Mountain View, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino can study at either Mountain View campus.
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Choose the right music lesson by instrument and location.
Opus 1 teaches piano, violin/viola, cello, guitar, voice, ukulele, and group music classes to children, teens, and adults at three Bay Area studios.
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Group lessonsPalo Alto
El Camino Real studio
Families in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, and nearby neighborhoods can study with Opus 1 teachers at the Palo Alto campus.
Piano
Private piano lessons at Opus 1 cost $265–$595 per month for one weekly 30, 45, or 60-minute lesson, and most children are ready to start piano between ages 5 and 7. Lessons support beginners, recreational learners, and advanced students preparing for exams, auditions, or recitals.
Violin, viola, and cello
Most children start violin between ages 4 and 7; viola and cello typically begin around 6 to 8 because they need more physical reach. String students work on posture, tone, note reading, ear training, sight-reading, and performance confidence, with the same $265–$595 monthly tuition as every private lesson.
Guitar and ukulele
The best age to start guitar is between 6 and 9, when hands are big enough for a fractional-size neck — ukulele works well from age 5 as a stepping stone. Study acoustic, electric, classical, chord charts, tabs, fingerstyle, rock, pop, blues, and jazz.
Voice
Formal voice lessons work best from about age 7; younger singers start in group classes. Lessons focus on healthy technique, breath support, pitch accuracy, musical theater, pop, jazz, and classical singing. New to singing? Start with our singing lessons guide.
Teacher matching
Families can choose from standard, senior, and master teachers depending on goals, learning style, and expected pace.
Flexible starts
Trial lessons are available before weekly membership so students can meet a teacher and confirm the fit.
Adult lessons
It's never too late to start. Adult music lessons are open to every age and level, including complete beginners, with evening and weekend scheduling.
Music classes for kids
From age 3 and up — children's music classes start with playful Music for Young Children keyboard groups and grow into private lessons on any instrument.
What lessons cost
Wondering what to budget? Our guide to how much music lessons cost breaks down trial, monthly, and per-instrument pricing.
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