How Lessons Work

We offer private music lessons in a variety of instruments!

We are accepting new students! Our one-on-one lesson format ensures students receive a customized lesson plan tailored to their pace of learning and learning style.

Not sure if you’re ready to start? Self book a 30 minute trial lesson to see why you our students love learning music at Opus!

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  • One-on-one instruction

  • All ages and levels

  • Choose from in-person lessons or online, whichever YOU want!

  • Have fun learning music! 

About Our Music Lessons

  • Lessons are held either in-person at our school in Hacienda Heights, CA or online through Zoom- You choose the option that works best for you!

  • All of our students are month to month. No long-term contracts or semester billing.

  • Private lesson students are eligible to participate in our recitals and performance opportunities, such as our Opus Summer Tour to Carnegie Hall.

  • Music lessons are offered in 30-minute, 45-minute, or 1-hour lengths. Classes occur once a week, at the same time each week.

  • We accept new beginner, intermediate, or advanced students, children and adults.  

  • Recitals are offered 1-2 times a year for students to share their talents with family and friends!

  • The minimum age to start an instrument for private lessons is 5 years old.  In certain circumstances we will accept students younger than 5 years old if assessed during the trial lesson.  

  • You can try our lessons with a 30 minute trial lesson- Just $25 to book and enjoy a lesson with no commitment for ongoing lessons!

  • Books will be recommended by your teacher and we have them in stock or you can purchase them yourself from a place like Amazon.

  • $25 Annual membership fee at sign up

You can read more about Opus Music School here!


Monthly Tuition Details

  • Enrollment is accepted anytime during the year and continues on a month-to-month basis. You can terminate anytime by letting us know by the 15th of your last month.

  • Monthly tuition is based on a 48 week year and has already been pro-rated to reflect the 4 weeks a year we are closed for holidays. 

  • Your first month of lessons will be pro-rated if you start mid month.

Trial Lessons​​

  • Trial lessons are a great way for kids to experience and try out music lessons before enrolling in weekly lessons!

  • Our trial lessons are just $25 for a full 30 minute lesson- You’ll get to meet with your teacher and discuss your goals for music and experience why our students love learning music here at Opus Music School!

  • You can self book your trial lesson online or contact our office who are always happy to share available times and set your trial lesson up over the phone or by text at 626-961-2625 or by email at info@opusmusicschool.com.


 

Piano

We teach beginner, intermediate, or advanced piano students of all ages.  Our piano teachers start from the basic note reading techniques and learning how to read both treble and bass clef to play with both hands simultaneously during piano lessons. This ensures the most comprehensive foundation for music learning.

Our studio uses the Faber Piano Adventures curriculum, a world-renowned method for beginning piano students. We are also officially a pilot test for Piano Adventures' new products. Whether you are looking to play pop, rock, classical, religious, or jazz piano, our private piano lessons are customized to suit your level, style, and pace of learning.

 

ART

In our private art lessons, you can expect to master fundamental techniques such as drawing, shading, perspective, and composition, which will help you create a strong artistic foundation. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to experiment with various artistic mediums, including watercolors, acrylics, and more, to discover your preferred mode of expression. 

Our instructors will guide you in exploring a wide range of subjects, from landscapes and portraits to abstract art, allowing you to find your niche and develop your unique style. We encourage creative thinking and innovation, helping you develop your artistic voice and create original and meaningful artwork. If you're pursuing art as a career or aiming to build a portfolio for college applications, our instructors will provide guidance in creating a portfolio that showcases your best work.

 

Voice

Our singing instructors will teach you proper voice technique, and include a variety of voice training in the voice lessons, including vocal projection, posture, breathing, diction, range extension, vibrato, and other techniques.  All of our teachers have different vocal styles, so whether you are looking to learn how to sing pop, Broadway, classical, jazz, musical theater, or another style, one of our voice instructors can help. 

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome to try singing lessons.  Our singing teachers often incorporate music theory and note reading to provide a comprehensive approach to learning how to improve your voice.

 

Guitar

Whether you want to play like the guitarist from your favorite rock band, be able to jam with friends, or just enjoy making music on your own, our guitar lessons are just right for you.  We don’t mind if you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student. All of our private guitar lessons are customized to your level, style, and pace of learning. 

Our guitar teachers have a comprehensive approach and will teach you all of the basics to playing the guitar, including locating notes on the guitar, fingering, chords, strumming and picking technique, and how to read music to tailor their guitar lessons for you. 

 

Drums

Drum lessons are available at our facility for all levels and ages.  Drum students will learn on our state-of-the-art electronic drum kit and will understand the basics of keeping a steady beat, how to properly hold drumsticks, and how to jam to different styles of music.  Whether you are interested in playing drums with pop music, rock, or other styles, our drum teachers can help.  Our drummers will also have the opportunities to play in a small band setting and jam in a group that they will learn during drums lessons. 

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Violin/Viola/Cello/Double Bass

We teach beginner, intermediate, or advanced stringed instruments students of all ages for violin, viola, cello, and double bass.  Our violin teachers start from the basic note reading techniques, learning how to read music on the treble clef, how to hold the violin, and position the hands on the violin strings during violin lessons.  

Younger students may require a smaller sized violin when first starting.  Your teacher can recommend an appropriate size for younger beginners.  Whether you are looking to play pop, rock, classical, religious, or jazz violin, our private violin lessons are customized to suit your level, style, and pace of learning.

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Double Bass & electric bass

We offer bass lessons for both the electric bass and upright acoustic double bass.  The bass serves as a fundamental member of a band.  Our bass teacher can teach how to read bass clef notes, chord symbols, and proper bass technique including plucking and bowing.  We serve beginner and advanced bass students, from children to adults.

 

Songwriting

Let one of our experienced songwriting instructors help you gain skills in composing, writing lyrics or creating musical compositions for songs or film scores.  We also include modern music technology such as sequencers, synthesizers, or computer sound editing to learn the comprehensive skills to be a songwriter. 

Fundamentals are needed on an instrument, typically the guitar or piano, which our instructors can help out with.  Elements such as chord progressions, lead sheets, construction of lyrics will be taught during songwriting lessons.

Have a question? View our FAQ here.

 

And many more!

There may be other lessons offered that are not listed here.  If you do not find the lesson you want listed, please contact us.  We add new lessons and teachers all the time and would be happy to accommodate your needs.