Studio Hours
- Mon-Fri
- 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Sat-Sun
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Other hours are available by appointment.
Palo Alto studio
Music lessons in Palo Alto on El Camino Real.
Piano, violin, guitar, cello, and voice lessons at Opus 1 Music Studio's Palo Alto campus near Menlo Park, Stanford, Atherton, and Los Altos.
Trial lessons from $25 · No long-term commitment · Reschedule online conveniently
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Palo Alto Campus
A convenient El Camino Real studio for families across Palo Alto and nearby neighborhoods.
Students study with professionally trained Opus 1 teachers in a dedicated 4,500-square-foot lesson studio at 3401 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, next to Dumpling City, Yutori, and Driftwood Deli. Opus 1 is family-owned — and the founding family lives right here in Palo Alto, running this campus as neighbors, not a chain.
Conservatory-trained piano, violin, cello, guitar, and voice teachers — many bilingual in Mandarin, Korean, Russian, French, and more — teach across the Palo Alto schedule.
Lessons Offered
Private lessons by instrument at our Palo Alto campus:
- Piano lessons in Palo Alto
- Violin lessons in Palo Alto
- Viola lessons in Palo Alto
- Cello lessons in Palo Alto
- Guitar lessons in Palo Alto
- Ukulele lessons in Palo Alto
- Voice lessons in Palo Alto
- Exam preparation
Why families choose Opus 1
Serious music education. Joyful, patient teaching.
University-trained faculty
50+ conservatory-degreed teachers from UBC, Juilliard-aligned programs, and top music schools — teaching in eight languages.
Built for busy families
Plans changed? Reschedule online in advance — with your teacher or a qualified substitute. Year-round operation including summers.
No annual contracts
Pay month to month, withdraw with just 14 days’ notice, and pay enrollment only once — not every year.
What parents say
Twenty years of trusted teaching.
4.9 average across 300 verified reviews at our Palo Alto campus.
Theodora was excellent with piano lessons. She was very good at explaining the concept and the techniques.
Opus 1 is an excellent resource for music lessons. I would like to especially call out John Maich and Marco Pereira. John Maich is my 6 year old son's violin teacher. John is an exceptional teacher and my son has thrived under his tutelage. I highly recommend John. Marco Pereira is my son's piano teacher. He too is an exceptional teacher and my son has also thrived under his tutelage. I highly recommend Marco.
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!
Inside the studio
Lesson rooms and campus photos from Palo Alto.
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Visit us
Find the Palo Alto studio on El Camino Real.
3401 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Next to Dumpling City, Yutori, and Driftwood Deli.
Families from Gunn High School, Palo Alto High School, JLS Middle School, Castilleja, and across Atherton, Menlo Park, Stanford, and Los Altos make the El Camino Real campus their music home.
Beyond private lessons
Group classes, choir, and programs for every age at Palo Alto.
Not ready for one-on-one lessons? Children as young as 3 start in Music for Young Children, ages 5–7 begin with the My First Piano 12-week group class, and young singers join My Opus Choir — see all group classes for current programs and schedules. Adults are welcome too: adult music lessons run 45 or 60 minutes with evening and weekend scheduling.
Palo Alto questions
What families ask about the Palo Alto campus.
Which instruments can my child learn at the Palo Alto campus?
The Palo Alto campus offers private lessons in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, ukulele, and voice, plus music theory and ABRSM, Certificate of Merit, and RCM exam preparation. Chat with our team to check current teacher availability for a specific instrument and day.
What ages do you teach in Palo Alto?
Children as young as 3 can start in our Music for Young Children group classes, private lessons typically begin at age 5 for piano and voice, and there is no upper limit — many Opus 1 students are adults returning to music. Adult lessons run 45 or 60 minutes with weekday-evening and weekend scheduling.
How much do music lessons cost in Palo Alto?
Trial lessons are $25 for 30 minutes (children under 8), $35 for 45 minutes, or $45 for 60 minutes. Weekly private lessons are billed month to month with no annual contract — for example, piano runs $265–$595 per month depending on lesson length and teacher level. See the full rate card on our tuition and fees page.
Where exactly is the studio, and is there parking?
We are at 3401 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 — next to Dumpling City, Yutori, and Driftwood Deli — with convenient parking at the building. Lessons run Monday–Friday 2:00–8:00 PM and weekends 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, with other hours available by appointment.
Do you offer group music classes in Palo Alto?
Yes. Music for Young Children (ages 3+), the 12-week My First Piano beginner group class (ages 5–7), and My Opus Choir all enroll Palo Alto families. New cohorts form each season — see our group classes page for the current schedule and openings.
Who are the teachers at the Palo Alto campus?
All Opus 1 teachers are conservatory- or university-trained employees — background-checked and fingerprinted with the California Department of Justice — teaching in eight languages including Mandarin, Korean, Russian, and French. Meet the current faculty on our teachers page.
Can my child prepare for ABRSM or Certificate of Merit in Palo Alto?
Yes — exam preparation is a core Opus 1 strength. Students at the Palo Alto campus prepare for ABRSM, Certificate of Merit, and RCM exams, with published results spanning Initial through Grade 8 including Distinction scores. See our achievements page for the latest exam results.
Which nearby areas does the Palo Alto campus serve?
The El Camino Real location is minutes from Stanford, Menlo Park, Atherton, and Los Altos, and serves families across Palo Alto — including students from Gunn High School, Palo Alto High School, JLS Middle School, and Castilleja. Families further south often use our two Mountain View campuses instead.