Automated Billing & Payments

Let Opus1 handle the money. Accurately, automatically, and without headaches.

From flexible tuition models to payment reminders and auto-charges, Opus1 gives you a billing system built for how music and dance schools actually operate. No more clunky workarounds or one-size-fits-none payment tools. Instead, automation you can rely on for simple, reliable cash flow.

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Bill Your Way. Monthly, Per Semester, or By Lesson.

Opus1 adapts to how your school bills, not the other way around. Set custom frequencies by program or student and apply discounts, prorated charges, or one-off fees without workarounds.

Bill monthly, per semester, or by lesson. Set it once by program or student and Opus1 handles the rest
Apply discounts, prorated charges, and one-off fees without workarounds or manual adjustments
Sibling discounts and financial aid built in, no spreadsheet required

Set It Once. Get Paid Without Thinking About It.

Once tuition is set, Opus1 generates invoices, applies charges, and collects payments on schedule. Automated reminders handle late payers so you never have to send a single follow-up.

Invoices generate automatically based on your schedule and tuition rules, nothing to trigger manually
Families pay on schedule without reminders. Auto-pay handles it
Late payments get automatic follow-up reminders and retries so you never have to chase a family down

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Payments Built for Music Schools Powered by Stripe

Built directly into Opus1 and powered by Stripe, payment processing works the way music schools need it to, with faster payouts, combined transactions, and day-to-day support included.

Get paid faster with Stripe-powered instant payouts
Combined Transactions consolidate multiple charges into one clean payment for families
Day-to-day payment support is included, so someone is always available when something comes up

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Always Know Where Your School Stands Financially

View payment status by family, program, or term. Follow up on overdue balances in one click. Export records for your accountant. Everything in one place so you always know what is coming in and what is not.

View payment status by family, program, or term
Quickly follow up on overdue balances
Export reports for bookkeeping or accounting tools

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Real Results from Real Studios

Whether you’re just getting started or scaling across multiple locations, Opus1.io helps schools run smarter. See what our users have to say.

“Opus1 has completely streamlined our scheduling and communication. It’s intuitive, powerful, and has transformed how we run our music school day to day.”

Christopher Louis Jorge

Seven Drum City
“Opus1 brought everything together—lessons, payments, communication, reports—all in one system. It’s simplified our operations and helped us grow with confidence.”

Katherine Knight

Melody Magic Music Studio
“Opus1 streamlined our entire operation into one platform. It’s improved the experience for students, teachers, and staff—and we truly feel like a partner, not just another user.”

Parker Butterworth

Mason Music
“Opus1 gave us the automation we needed—billing, makeup lessons, texting, everything. It’s intuitive, built for music schools, and the support team has been incredible every step of the way.”

Marlayna Goosby

Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What payment methods does Opus1 accept?Saundra Krienke2026-06-29T15:39:08+00:00

What payment methods does Opus1 accept?

Opus1 Payments is built directly into the platform and powered by Stripe, supporting standard card payments along with faster payout capabilities and Combined Transactions.

How does auto-pay work for families?Saundra Krienke2026-06-29T15:38:43+00:00

How does auto-pay work for families?

Once tuition is set, Opus1 generates invoices, applies charges, and collects payments automatically based on your billing rules, including automated reminders and retries for late payments.

What billing models does Opus1 support?Saundra Krienke2026-06-29T15:38:12+00:00

What billing models does Opus1 support?

Monthly, per semester, and per lesson billing are all supported. You set custom frequencies by program or student so the system fits how your school actually operates.

Does Opus1 handle payment collection for group classes and private lessons differently?Saundra Krienke2026-06-29T15:40:28+00:00

Does Opus1 handle payment collection for group classes and private lessons differently?

Opus1 adapts to your financial model regardless of program type. Both group and private lesson billing run through the same system with no separate tools or workarounds required.

Where do I go to get a clear picture of my school’s finances?Saundra Krienke2026-06-29T15:40:07+00:00

Where do I go to get a clear picture of my school’s finances?

The financial dashboard shows payment status by family, program, or term alongside overdue balances and exportable reports for bookkeeping or accounting tools.

How are discounts and financial aid handled?Saundra Krienke2026-06-29T15:39:43+00:00

How are discounts and financial aid handled?

Discounts, prorated charges, and one-off fees can all be applied at the program or student level without workarounds or manual adjustments.