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Brady and Sarah Davies started teaching piano out of their home and a basement, never expecting it to become a national brand. Today they run 27 music school locations across the U.S., employing nearly 500 people and teaching more than 5,000 students a week.

This July, the Opus1 team traded a day of work for a day of giving back. Here are a few of the stories from July Gives Back, our team-wide volunteer initiative.

Recital weekend ends, everyone goes home happy, and most schools let that goodwill evaporate. Here are five simple things to do before, during, and after your next recital to turn it into a real marketing engine.

Not all music school software is built the same. This guide breaks down exactly how Opus1 and TeacherZone compare, so you can choose the platform that fits not just where your school is today, but where you're taking it.

Most performing arts schools think retention is a marketing problem. It isn't. If you're losing 8–10% of your students every month, no amount of new leads will fix it. This post breaks down 10 proven retention drivers that stop the leak and build a school families actually stay with.

Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the incredible educators who show up every week to inspire the next generation of musicians. This year, Opus1 is proud to celebrate five outstanding teachers who were nominated by their schools for going above and beyond for their students.

Opus1 or Jackrabbit? Choosing the right platform is one of the most important operational decisions a growing performing arts school can make. This post breaks down how the two compare across scheduling, automation, and communication, so you can find the right fit for your school.