Piano LESSONS in palo alto

Opus 1 Music Studio offers piano lessons at our Palo Alto Studio, located on El Camino Real. Our professional piano teachers work with students ages 5 to adult, from first-time beginners to advanced students preparing for music exams and auditions.

About the Piano Program:

  • Private one-on-one lessons (30, 45, or 60 minutes) provide the most attentive learning experience and is tailored to each student’s individual needs and skill level, whether they are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced piano student.

  • We offer three (3) recital opportunities per year and additional performance opportunities, at no additional cost.

  • Our teachers place an emphasis on music theory, sight-reading, and ear training, alongside technique.

  • Styles taught include classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Proper hand position and piano technique

  • Music reading and sight-reading skills

  • Music theory fundamentals

  • Performance preparation and stage confidence

  • Repertoire spanning classical, pop, and contemporary styles

  • Exam preparation (ABRSM, Certificate of Merit, RCM) if desired

Recommended Lesson Durations:

  • 30 min trial: $25 (Children ages 5-7 ONLY)

  • 45 min trial: $35

  • 60 min trial: $45

For students between 3 and 7 years old, we also provide beginner group lessons.

Related Lessons:

Looking for another instrument? We also offer private lessons for the following instruments at our Palo Alto campus:

How does it work?

  1. Click “Book a Piano Trial

  2. Pick a teacher, time, and location that is convenient for you

  3. Create an account to book the time slot selected

  4. Enjoy your trial lesson!

  5. Sign up to become a member and secure a time with your teacher for weekly lessons

What will I need?

We provide instruments for initial trial lessons. Students taking regular lessons will need to have their own instrument at home to practice on.

Students are required to purchase music books and music accessories for their weekly lessons. If you have your own music books, please bring them to your trial lesson.

Nearby areas:

Our Palo Alto Studio on El Camino Real is easily accessible from Menlo Park (5 min drive), Atherton (8 min drive), East Palo Alto (5 min drive), and Stanford University campus (10 min drive).