Breaking Down AI

for the Busy Music School Owner

AI is everywhere right now, and if you’re feeling the pressure to figure out where it fits in your school, you’re not alone. But before you dive in, it helps to separate the jargon, buzzwords, and noise from what’s actually attainable with these tools. In this webinar, Opus1 will walk you through a grounded look at AI: what it is, what it isn’t, and why the human connection at the heart of music education will never be replaced by it.

From there, we’ll get to work. Whether you have zero technical background or just a few hours a week to explore new tools, there are low-effort ways to use AI right now to streamline your operations, sharpen your content, and free up time for what matters most. We’ll walk through specific use cases you can bring back to your school immediately, so you leave with clarity and a place to start, not just more questions. And we’ll share our thoughts on ethical AI usage within our industry.

• AI is a tool, not a magic solution. Understand how to think about AI in the context of a creative, human-centered industry, and why music instruction will always require a skilled, present teacher.
• You don’t need to be a developer. Discover what school owners with no coding background can realistically accomplish with today’s AI tools.
• Know your options. Get a clear-eyed overview of the AI tools available right now and what each one is best suited for.
• Put it to use today. Walk through practical use cases you can implement in your school immediately to save time and improve quality.
• A sneak peak of an exiting new AI feature coming to Opus1

David Martin is an entrepreneur, strategist, and advisor to studio owners and small business leaders. After building and scaling his own music school from a handful of students in his parents’ basement to more than 1,000 students across three locations before successfully selling the business, David now helps studio owners implement the marketing, leadership, and operational systems needed to build profitable, scalable schools.

Sam Lellouche is a serial tech entrepreneur and the founder of Opus1.io, where he currently works as the Chief Strategy Officer and a board member. He is also the owner of Opus 1 Music Studio, a multi-location performing arts school with more than 1,400 students and $5–6 million in annual revenue, making him a recognized expert in the music and performing arts school industry.