I have been learning piano since March 2022 with Zoe Luo. She is very professional and really…read morepaying attention to help me adjust my postures, fingers, and muscles. As a person who never learned piano or any musical instruments, I am so happy to have Zoe as my teacher. She motivates me and keeps me interested in music. Highly recommend.

Like the two existing locations, this new Opus 1 studio is clean, comfortable, and classy. Several…read morerooms host grand pianos. If a one-on-one class cannot be attended in-person, the studio's customer portal enables easy online attendance. Premium equipment allows the teacher to instruct the student from different angles of view for thorough explanations online. The studio's portal also facilitates communication of class notes and clarifications between teachers and students. In addition, administrative assistance is easily accessed through text, online chat, phone, or email. Students are provided with at least 3 performance opportunities a year, with medal awards given at recitals for motivation. Classes are charged on a monthly basis, with accrual of up to 3 makeup passes with no expiration date. The studio boasts several staff with experience in cultivating award-winning students. Our current teacher is Ava, who is strict with a sweet smile. She is dedicated and focused, lends an ear to parent feedback, and can curate a customized curriculum to foster continued motivation and interest in young children. We have been with this music studio for over 4 years now. Opus 1 is a great choice for your music education goals!

Great service and selection of sheet music is extensive…read more One of the few music stores left.

Used to visit when store was on 262 Castro, about 1 mile from new location. Bought my first…read moreelectric guitar and Pignose amp here. Helpful staff and fair prices. So rare to have a local music store nowadays. I have to go here or Allegro in Fremont, both about 11 or 12 miles away, but a lot more traffic getting to Mountain view.

Mike is a wonderful, patient piano teacher. My teenage son started taking piano during covid and…read morecontinued until his senior year in high school. Reliable, friendly! Highly recommend!

Great instructor! I've been taking weekly guitar lessons for about 8 months now and would recommend…read moreMike to anyone that wants to learn from scratch or level up their chops and theory knowledge.

Community School of Music and Arts is a great place for learning. The staff is organized, prepared,…read moreknowledgeable, and encouraging. They create a positive and inspiring environment that helps students grow both creatively and confidently.

Tateuchi Hall is a great concert vvenue. At 200-seats it is right sized for the South Bay Guitar…read moreSociety event. Very helpful staff and stage engineer. With the addition of the new wing to the school there is extended parking that is easily accessible from San Antonio road. Can't say enough about the place!

My daughter has been learning violin with Teacher Luis for 1.5 years. Teacher Luis is great. He…read moretaught very well and laid a solid foundation for my daughter. He is very patient, didn't put too much pressure on students, which is very important for my daughter as a beginner. Communications are smoothly, too. After each lesson, we receive a summary of the class. And our emails to him are always answered in a timely manner. Highly recommended!

We have been a long term customer to Opus 1, multiple lessons subscriptions for two kids. Spent…read moreloads of money with the studio. Have had great experiences with the admins who have been there for a long time, and some of the teachers, but also terrible customer service with the new staff and other teachers. The school has been expanding too fast and lose sight of the music education and what matters for kids and parents when we pursue music education. Very very disappointed!!!

The staff is welcoming and very friendly. They answered all of my questions and didn't rush me…read more Nice.

Connie is a queen, this place has amazing service, wisdom, and instruments. Great for lessons,…read morerepairs, and instrument sales!

I highly recommend Jimmée Greco at Hope Street Music Studio as a clarinet teacher. We have been…read moretaking lessons from her for several years now. She is an excellent teacher, encouraging, understanding, and supportive. She challenges you to learn more complex music as your skills grow, and she has good strategies and approaches to learning and improving. She communicates well with both student and teacher. Besides being an excellent teacher, she is a very kind and thoughtful person. We enjoy taking lessons from her and plan to continue doing so.

As good as it gets! I've taken jazz improv classes and saxophone lessons with Peter Spitzer for 15…read moreyears! An ever learning experience. Peter is an awesome musician and educator, extremely knowledgeable in Jazz history and harmony (check out his blog linked to from the Studio website). My 5 years old started learning piano with Jessica last year. She is great with small kids. Kept our daughter motivated and interested while learning and having fun. I took piano lessons with Martan Mann for a while too, a great stablished Bay Area piano player. As others said, the Studio new location in Mountain View is much more accessible with ample parking and no distractions. A great friendly environment for learning music. Nov 2017 UPDATE: while both myself and my now 7 years old continue to take lessons in the Studio, my other son has started taking lessons with Peter as well, in supplement to his playing with his school band! Oct 2020 UPDATE: my older son continues taking lessons with Peter, now through Zoom since Covid started. he did not miss a beat, still motivated and learning.

What a pleasant experience I had while getting my daughter's trumpet repaired! Raleigh, the brass…read morerepair specialist, saw me right away and, after diagnosing the issue as a simple fix, completed it while I waited. Not only that, he chatted with me as he worked--I really enjoyed learning about his passion for brass instruments and the band he's part of. He even went the extra mile, fixing a few dents and adjusting a key that wasn't quite up to his standards. It was a great experience, and I will definitely be back for all of my family's instrument needs.

I have been buying from this shop for over 30 years. I've…read moreseen Vern there forever and he is still there. I like the variety and set up of the shop. My Excalibur guitar was purchased from the old shop in 1993. Good place for used gear and have always been treated well. I've only been yelled at once for playing too loud.....lol

Both of my kids have  had a wonderful experience at California Conservatory of Music. They started…read morelearning since 2007 and it has been great. Chris Mallett is such a great teacher, very patient, encouraging, and great with kids. He made learning guitar fun while still helping my children build strong skills and confidence. My kids always looked forward to every lesson and have continued playing guitar even though they are in college.  I really appreciate the positive environment and the way the instructors inspire a love for music. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a great place for their child to learn guitar. Thank you for instilling the passion for music in my children's lives!!

I love coming here all the time! I have the best teacher here. She's very smart and tells me all…read moreabout music sheet and about how to improve my singing as well. Great place for anyone interested in learning music.

Craig is a nice guy, great drummer and enthusiastic teacher. He has a drum set for student and…read moreteacher which is very cool.

Craig is a top notch drummer, musician and collaborator with the wisdom needed to guide new…read moredrummers to find and understand how to get a lock on a solid groove. He has thousands of hours playing time onstage with established bands and brings a healthy perspectives to what it means to be a musician in today's world. Craig knows what he's doing. -- Michael Edell, Producer