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 lesson studio at 3401 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. The campus is next to Dumpling City, Yutori, and Driftwood Deli.
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
- Cello lessons in Palo Alto
- Guitar 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 299 verified reviews at our Palo Alto campus.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
