FAQs

  • We currently offer PIANO, VIOLIN, GUITAR, VOICE, DRUM, VIOLA, HARP, and CELLO lessons.

  • Opus One Music is happy to provide the convenience of in-home music lessons: our teachers will travel to your home if you are located in Manhattan. Upon request, lessons can take place in your teacher's studio. Online lessons are also available.

  • Yes, we do. Opus One Music provides lessons for students of all ages and levels.

  • We believe that 6 years old is the perfect age to begin piano lessons. However, we are willing to start at a younger age for a child who shows genuine interest in music.

  • Yes. We understand you may not want to invest in an instrument right away. Piano rentals (preferred) and digital keyboards are suitable alternatives to begin with. Feel free to Contact Us if you need further assistance.

  • We have a 24-hour cancellation policy: students must notify the teacher 24 hours in advance, or the lesson will be billed. Lessons that are cancelled in due time shall be rescheduled: make-up lessons will take place at a convenient time, mutually agreed upon by the teacher and the student. In the event that the teacher is unable to attend a lesson, a make-up session or a substitute teacher shall be provided.

  • Yes, summer lessons are available upon request. Please Contact Us.

  • Yes. Students are encouraged to perform in our student recitals, twice a year, and to take part in our outreach musical events. We also prepare eager and dedicated students for piano competitions. Please visit our Special Events page for more information.

  • All of our teachers are graduates of the world's finest music schools. While we remain flexible and attentive to each student's needs and goals, we take pride in our traditional pedagogical approach to music. We teach note-reading early on and we do our best to incorporate 5-10 minutes of music theory/history during lessons in order to give students a comprehensive musical education. We are always happy to foster students' interests and our teachers, who usually focus on classical music, will gladly explore other musical genres, such as pop, jazz, and broadway, upon student's request.

  • Yes. Learning to play a musical instrument is a wonderful gift as it enables children to develop their creativity, sensitivity, physical coordination, brain activity, and sense of discipline. But it is also a challenging and demanding task, which is why regular practice is essential! While our teachers devote their full energy and knowledge during the lesson time, students are expected to practice during the week and arrive prepared for their lesson. 15-30 minutes of daily practice will ensure fast progress and fun lessons for everyone.