# Opus 1 Music Studio

> Opus 1 Music Studio offers private music lessons and group classes for children, teens, and adults across three campuses in Mountain View and Palo Alto, California. Founded in 2006, the studio teaches piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, ukulele, voice, choir, and music theory with 50+ professional teachers serving 1,400+ active students.

## About

- **Name:** Opus 1 Music Studio
- **Website:** https://opus1musicstudio.com
- **Founded:** 2006
- **Phone:** +1 (408) 600-1866
- **Email:** info@opus1musicstudio.com
- **Service area:** Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Menlo Park, Atherton, and the wider San Francisco Bay Area
- **Campuses:**
  - Mountain View Grant Campus — 1350 Grant Road #5, Mountain View, CA 94040
  - Mountain View Moffett Campus — 284 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
  - Palo Alto Campus — 3401 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- **Programs:** Private lessons (ages 5 to adult), group classes (ages 3 and up), Music for Young Children, exam preparation (ABRSM, Certificate of Merit, RCM), recitals, and online lessons
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/opus-1-music-studio
- **Recognition:** Bay Area Parent — *Best Music Classes in the Bay Area* (2025); Quality Business Awards — *Best Music School in Los Altos, California* (Grant Campus, 2025); Quality Business Awards — *Best Music School in Mountain View* (Moffett Campus, 2024).

## Core pages

- [Home](https://opus1musicstudio.com/): Overview of lessons, locations, and programs.
- [Find Your Lesson](https://opus1musicstudio.com/lessons): Choose a private lesson by instrument and location.
- [Private Music Lessons](https://opus1musicstudio.com/private-music-lessons): Private lessons for ages 5 to adult — piano, violin, cello, guitar, voice, viola, ukulele.
- [Adult Music Lessons](https://opus1musicstudio.com/adult-music-lessons): Music lessons and classes for adults of every age and level, including complete beginners — piano, guitar, voice, violin, viola, cello, and ukulele with evening and weekend scheduling.
- [Singing Lessons](https://opus1musicstudio.com/singing-lessons): Singing (voice) lessons for kids, teens, and adults — healthy technique, pop, musical theater, classical, and jazz, with links to each campus.
- [How Much Do Music Lessons Cost?](https://opus1musicstudio.com/how-much-do-music-lessons-cost): Transparent cost guide — $265–$595/month tuition, $25–$45 trials, one-time $55 registration, and per-instrument extras like rentals.
- [Music Classes for Kids](https://opus1musicstudio.com/music-classes-for-kids): Children's music classes from age 3 — Music for Young Children group keyboard classes, group lessons, and private lessons for preschoolers through teens.
- [Group Music Classes](https://opus1musicstudio.com/group-music-classes-at-opus-1-music-studio): Group classes for ages 3 and up, including Music for Young Children, choir, and ensembles.
- [Music for Young Children](https://opus1musicstudio.com/musicforyoungchildren): Group keyboard programs for ages 3-6.
- [Tuition & Fees](https://opus1musicstudio.com/private-lessons-tuition-fees): 2026-2027 private lesson tuition, trial pricing, and registration fees.
- [Music Exam Preparation](https://opus1musicstudio.com/music-exam-preparation): ABRSM, Certificate of Merit, and RCM exam preparation.
- [ABRSM vs Certificate of Merit](https://opus1musicstudio.com/abrsm-vs-certificate-of-merit): Side-by-side comparison of the two main music exam paths for Bay Area students.
- [Certificate of Merit (CM) Program Guide](https://opus1musicstudio.com/certificate-of-merit): California's MTAC Certificate of Merit — 11 levels (Preparatory to Level 10), five evaluated areas, fall enrollment, February-April evaluations, Branch and State Honors.
- [ABRSM Exam Guide](https://opus1musicstudio.com/abrsm): ABRSM exams — grades Initial-8 plus ARSM/LRSM/FRSM diplomas, the Practical/Performance Grade/Theory exam types, 150-point scoring (Pass 100, Merit 120, Distinction 130), and 2026 sessions at Opus 1's Mountain View Moffett studio, the Bay Area's official ABRSM exam location.
- [What to Expect at Your First Piano Lesson](https://opus1musicstudio.com/what-to-expect-at-your-first-piano-lesson): Minute-by-minute walkthrough of a trial piano lesson at Opus 1.
- [Opus 1 by the Numbers](https://opus1musicstudio.com/by-the-numbers): Dated source-of-truth for student count, teacher count, square footage, and verified reviews.
- [Online Lesson FAQ](https://opus1musicstudio.com/online): Joining online lessons, Zoom setup, and audio settings.

## Lessons by instrument and location

- [Piano Lessons in Mountain View](https://opus1musicstudio.com/piano-lessons-mountain-view/): Private piano lessons at both Mountain View campuses, ages 5 and up, beginner through advanced and exam prep.
- [Piano Lessons in Palo Alto](https://opus1musicstudio.com/piano-lessons-palo-alto/): Private piano lessons at the Palo Alto campus, ages 5 and up.
- [Violin Lessons in Mountain View](https://opus1musicstudio.com/violin-lessons-mountain-view/): Private violin lessons, ages 5 and up, including fractional-size guidance.
- [Violin Lessons in Palo Alto](https://opus1musicstudio.com/violin-lessons-palo-alto/): Private violin lessons at the Palo Alto campus.
- [Viola Lessons in Mountain View](https://opus1musicstudio.com/viola-lessons-mountain-view/): Private viola lessons, ages 6 and up.
- [Viola Lessons in Palo Alto](https://opus1musicstudio.com/viola-lessons-palo-alto/): Private viola lessons at the Palo Alto campus.
- [Cello Lessons in Mountain View](https://opus1musicstudio.com/cello-lessons-mountain-view/): Private cello lessons, ages 6 and up.
- [Cello Lessons in Palo Alto](https://opus1musicstudio.com/cello-lessons-palo-alto/): Private cello lessons at the Palo Alto campus.
- [Guitar Lessons in Mountain View](https://opus1musicstudio.com/guitar-lessons-mountain-view/): Acoustic, electric, and classical guitar lessons, ages 5 and up.
- [Guitar Lessons in Palo Alto](https://opus1musicstudio.com/guitar-lessons-palo-alto/): Guitar lessons at the Palo Alto campus.
- [Voice Lessons in Mountain View](https://opus1musicstudio.com/voice-lessons-mountain-view/): Private voice lessons, ages 7 and up.
- [Voice Lessons in Palo Alto](https://opus1musicstudio.com/voice-lessons-palo-alto/): Voice lessons at the Palo Alto campus.
- [Ukulele Lessons in Mountain View](https://opus1musicstudio.com/ukulele-lessons-mountain-view/): Ukulele lessons for children and adults, ages 5 and up.
- [Ukulele Lessons in Palo Alto](https://opus1musicstudio.com/ukulele-lessons-palo-alto/): Ukulele lessons at the Palo Alto campus.

## Adult lessons by instrument

- [Adult Piano Lessons](https://opus1musicstudio.com/adult-piano-lessons/): Piano for adult beginners and returning players; 45/60-minute lessons, $35–$45 trials.
- [Adult Guitar Lessons](https://opus1musicstudio.com/adult-guitar-lessons/): Guitar for adults of every level.
- [Adult Violin Lessons](https://opus1musicstudio.com/adult-violin-lessons/): Violin for adult beginners and returning players.
- [Adult Cello Lessons](https://opus1musicstudio.com/adult-cello-lessons/): Cello for adults of every level.

## Best age to start each instrument

- [Best Age to Start Piano](https://opus1musicstudio.com/best-age-to-start-piano): Most children are ready between ages 5 and 7; full developmental rationale and readiness checklist.
- [Best Age to Start Violin](https://opus1musicstudio.com/best-age-to-start-violin): Most children are ready between ages 4 and 7, with Suzuki violin available from age 3.
- [Best Age to Start Cello](https://opus1musicstudio.com/best-age-to-start-cello): Most children are ready between ages 6 and 8.
- [Best Age to Start Guitar](https://opus1musicstudio.com/best-age-to-start-guitar): Most children are ready between ages 6 and 9; ukulele as a stepping stone for younger students.
- [Best Age to Start Voice](https://opus1musicstudio.com/best-age-to-start-voice): Formal voice lessons typically start between ages 7 and 12.

## Locations

- [Palo Alto Campus](https://opus1musicstudio.com/palo-alto): 3401 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Serves Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Stanford, Atherton, and Los Altos.
- [Mountain View Grant Campus](https://opus1musicstudio.com/mountain-view-grant-road): 1350 Grant Road #5, Mountain View, CA 94040. Serves Mountain View, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino.
- [Mountain View Moffett Campus](https://opus1musicstudio.com/mountain-view-moffett-studio): 284 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043. Serves downtown Mountain View, Shoreline, North Whisman, and Sunnyvale.

## About the studio

- [Vision & Mission](https://opus1musicstudio.com/vision-mission): The studio's teaching philosophy, history, and values.
- [Teachers and Staff](https://opus1musicstudio.com/our-people): Standard, senior, and master teachers across piano, strings, guitar, voice, and theory.
- [Benefits of Music Education](https://opus1musicstudio.com/benefits-of-music-education): Research-backed benefits of music education for children, teens, adults, and seniors.
- [Careers](https://opus1musicstudio.com/careers): Bay Area music teacher job openings.

## Policies

- [Private Lesson Studio Policy](https://opus1musicstudio.com/studiopolicies)
- [Group Class Studio Policy](https://opus1musicstudio.com/music-studio-policies-group)

## News and events

- [Recitals](https://opus1musicstudio.com/recitals): 2026-2027 recital schedule including honors, adult, student, faculty, holiday, spring, and summer recitals.
- [Honors Recital Requirements](https://opus1musicstudio.com/honors-recital-requirements): Requirements for honors recital nomination and performance.
- [Achievements](https://opus1musicstudio.com/achievements): Recent ABRSM exam results, competitions, choir selections, and award recognitions.
- [Calendar](https://opus1musicstudio.com/calendar): Studio open/closed days, recitals, and events.
- [Gallery](https://opus1musicstudio.com/gallery): Photos of students performing piano, violin, voice, and guitar.
- [Blog](https://opus1musicstudio.com/blog): Practice tips, student milestones, teacher insights, and music education resources.

## Customer resources

- [Contact](https://opus1musicstudio.com/contact): Lead form, web chat, phone, text, and email contact options.
- [Online Registration](https://opus1music.opus1.io/register): Create an account and enroll.
- [Trial Lesson Booking](https://opus1music.opus1.io/w/trial): Book a private trial lesson.
- [Membership Withdrawal Form](https://opus1musicstudio.com/withdrawal): Withdrawal policy and online withdrawal form for private lessons and group classes.
- [Summer Hold Request](https://opus1musicstudio.com/summerhold): Summer hold policy and request form for private lesson families.
- [Referral Program](https://opus1musicstudio.com/referral): Refer friends and family to Opus 1 Music Studio.
- [Violin Lesson FAQ](https://opus1musicstudio.com/violin-lesson-faq): Sizing, accessories, rosin, instrument care, and tuning for new violin students.

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