Opus 1 Music Studio

About Opus 1 Music Studio

Opus 1 Music Studio teaches private music lessons and group classes at 3401 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. The studio describes itself as family-owned. Its founding family lives in Palo Alto and runs this campus directly. The website speaks of twenty years of teaching. Opus 1 also has two studios in Mountain View, on Grant Road and on Moffett Boulevard, which the studio suggests for families living farther south.

The Palo Alto location is a dedicated lesson studio of about 4,500 square feet. It sits next to Dumpling City, Yutori and Driftwood Deli. The studio notes that there is convenient parking at the building, which helps with weekday drop-offs.

Teachers

Opus 1 says it has more than 50 conservatory-degreed teachers. Lessons are available in eight languages, including Mandarin, Korean, Russian and French, which can help children from multilingual families. The studio states that all teachers are background-checked and fingerprinted with the California Department of Justice.

Programs

Private lessons

One-on-one lessons are offered in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, ukulele and voice. Music theory is taught as well. Piano and voice students typically start around age 5.

Group classes for children

• Music for Young Children: a group class from age 3.
• My First Piano: a 12-week beginner class for ages 5 to 7. The studio said winter enrollment was open in October 2026.
• My Opus Choir: a choir for young singers.

Exam preparation

Teachers prepare students for ABRSM, Certificate of Merit and RCM exams. The studio says its students' results span the levels from Initial through Grade 8, including Distinction scores. If your child is aiming for a particular exam date, mention it when you book so the studio can match you with a suitable teacher.

Adults

There is no upper age limit. Adult lessons run 45 or 60 minutes, with weekday evening and weekend options. That suits working adults who want to start an instrument or return to one.

How to sign up

1. Book a trial lesson with the button on the studio's website. Trial lengths vary by age.
2. Chat with the team online to check which teachers have openings.
3. Register online through the studio's registration link.
4. Or call, text or email. The phone number, 408-600-1866, also takes text messages. The email address is [email protected].

The studio asks families to share the student's name, the instrument and preferred days when they get in touch. Billing is month to month. The studio says students can withdraw with 14 days' notice and pay the enrollment fee only once. Lessons can be rescheduled online in advance. Prices are posted on the studio's website.

Who it suits

Opus 1 covers a wide age range, so one family can have a preschooler in a group class and an older child in private lessons at the same studio. Students who want a formal path can work toward graded exams, while others can take lessons simply for enjoyment. The choice of teaching languages may help children who are more comfortable in Mandarin, Korean, Russian or French, or families who want lessons to reinforce a home language. Adults have their own lesson lengths and evening times, so the studio is not only for children.

As the studio itself points out, families living farther south often use its Mountain View studios instead, at 1350 Grant Road and 284 Moffett Boulevard. All three locations belong to the same family business.

Tips for families

Lessons run on weekday afternoons and evenings and on weekend mornings and early afternoons. Other times are available by appointment. Contact the studio early if you need a specific day or teacher. If you are new to music lessons, a trial lesson is a low-stakes way to see whether a child connects with an instrument and a teacher.

The studio's neighbors make waiting easy for parents, with food and drinks next door. For other activities for children around town, see our Palo Alto with kids guide. Our live music guide lists concerts where young musicians can hear music played live.

Location and getting there

Opus 1 Music Studio is at 3401 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the Barron Park area of Palo Alto. Our Barron Park guide covers what else is around.

The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.8 miles away. That is roughly a 19 minute walk or a short bike ride.

Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.

Hours

Hours from the business's own website, checked October 29, 2026.

What is nearby

• Driftwood Deli and Market, food shop, under 0.1 mi
• Yutori, cafe, under 0.1 mi
• Tie Mu Zhen, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
• Building Kidz of Palo Alto, Lambert Avenue, service business, 0.1 mi
• INDO Restaurant & Lounge, restaurant, 0.1 mi
• Boulware Park, 0.1 mi
• Bol Park and its bike path, 0.7 mi
• Bowden Park, 0.8 mi

Other classes, tutoring and learning nearby: The Coder School (0.7 mi); Best in Class Education Center (0.7 mi); AJ Tutoring (0.8 mi); Learnika Language and Tutoring Center (0.8 mi). Browse the full classes, tutoring and learning list.

Before you go

• Ask about trial classes, schedules and age requirements before you enroll.
• Many programs fill early for summer and fall terms. Sign up well ahead if timing matters.
• Check the refund and makeup class policy when you register.

About this listing

Checked October 29, 2026 against Opus 1 Music Studio, Palo Alto page. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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