Reserved for children under 8.
2026-2027 tuition
Private lesson tuition and fees.
A clear monthly membership for weekly private lessons, with affordable trial lessons before enrollment.
Monthly billing Flat rate, including months with five lessons
48-51 lessons Per year, depending on lesson day
Trial first Meet the teacher before joining weekly lessons
Questions about pricing?
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One-time trial lesson
Start with the lesson length that fits the student.
Trial pricing is for new customers or current members exploring an additional instrument. Trial lessons cannot be booked more than two weeks in advance and are limited to one lesson per student, per teacher.
A common first lesson length for many students.
Useful for older or more advanced students.
Membership tuition
Monthly private lesson rates by teacher level.
Tuition is paid monthly for a weekly private lesson. 30-minute weekly lessons are reserved for children under 8.
With Standard Teacher - Level 1
A strong weekly lesson option for most beginning and continuing students.
30 minutes weekly $265
45 minutes weekly $375
60 minutes weekly $475
per month
With Senior Teacher - Level 2
Experienced instructors for students ready for deeper technical growth.
30 minutes weekly $290
45 minutes weekly $405
60 minutes weekly $515
per month
With Master Teacher - Level 3
Advanced instruction for students seeking intensive study.
30 minutes weekly $350
45 minutes weekly $490
60 minutes weekly $595
per month
Students receive approximately 48-51 lessons per year depending on enrolled day and studio closures.
Fees
Registration and other fees
New student registration $55 One time only
Additional family member $45 One time only
Returning student registration $45 When rejoining
Late payment $25 As applicable
Membership
Why membership works
- One weekly lesson with a teacher and time of your choice.
- Three recital opportunities per year plus additional performances.
- No yearly recurring registration fee.
- Monthly membership instead of a long semester or year commitment.
Tuition FAQs
What families ask about private lesson billing.
How much do private music lessons cost at Opus 1 Music Studio?
Private lessons at Opus 1 are billed as a monthly membership for one weekly lesson. Standard Teacher tuition (Level 1) ranges from $265 to $475 per month depending on lesson length, Senior Teacher (Level 2) from $290 to $515, and Master Teacher (Level 3) from $350 to $595. Tuition is the same flat amount each month, including months with five lessons.
Is there a registration fee?
Yes — new students pay a one-time $55 registration fee at enrollment. Additional family members register for $45 (also one-time), and students returning after a withdrawal pay $45 to rejoin. There is no recurring yearly registration fee for active members.
What does the trial lesson include and how much does it cost?
Trial lessons are designed for new families to meet the teacher and try a real one-on-one lesson before enrolling in monthly membership. A 30-minute trial is $25 (reserved for children under 8), 45 minutes is $35, and 60 minutes is $45. Trials are limited to one lesson per student per teacher and cannot be booked more than two weeks in advance.
Why is tuition the same when a month has five lessons?
Opus 1 is a monthly membership, not a per-lesson fee. The monthly rate is calculated so that students receive approximately 48 to 51 lessons per year depending on enrolled day and studio closures. Some months have four lessons, others five — billing stays the same flat amount.
Do siblings or additional family members get a discount?
Yes — the registration fee for additional family members is $45 instead of the standard $55. Tuition itself is per student so each family member is billed at the rate that matches their teacher level and lesson length.
Do I have to sign a long contract, and can I pause my membership?
Tuition is month-to-month with no semester or annual commitment, but Opus 1 does not offer a general pause option — students are either enrolled in a weekly time slot or they are not. The one exception is summer hold, which lets enrolled families pause for the summer while keeping their weekly time slot reserved for the fall. If a family withdraws from lessons outside of summer hold, the guaranteed weekly time slot with their teacher is released. Withdrawn students are welcome to re-enroll later, but the previous teacher is often fully booked and the previous weekly time may no longer be available. Most Opus 1 families stay enrolled continuously for multiple years for this reason.
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