• A diverse group of middle and high school students rehearses together in a school band, playing a variety of orchestral and percussion instruments.
    Blog | July 8, 2024 |

    Back-to-school season is hectic for families—and even more so for studio owners. In this post we review a detailed checklist to help you prep for the new school year, from scheduling and enrollment to marketing and automation.

  • A young girl smiles while playing the piano as her teacher guides her hands on the keys.
    Blog | June 21, 2024 |

    Music education is evolving—and data is driving the change. This post explores how analytics tools help educators personalize instruction, boost engagement, and track student progress more effectively.

  • A music teacher helps a student learn finger placement during a trumpet lesson in a classroom setting.
    Blog | June 5, 2024 |

    Summer attendance can dip, but smart marketing can help you stay full. In this post we explore three simple ways to promote your summer programs using social media, local partnerships, and timely offers.

  • A person updates a color-coded calendar while referencing their phone, organizing upcoming events and schedules.
    Blog | May 14, 2024 |

    Scheduling shouldn’t be a struggle. This post explores how music schools can use smarter tools to simplify lesson planning, improve communication, and support better learning outcomes.

  • A music teacher provides one-on-one saxophone instruction to a student in a classroom filled with instruments.
    Blog | May 10, 2024 |

    Running a music school is about more than great lessons—it’s about smart operations. This post explores how management platforms drive ROI by streamlining admin work, improving retention, and freeing you to focus on what matters most.

  • A cheerful guitar instructor records an online lesson or livestream from home, engaging directly with her virtual students.
    Blog | May 1, 2024 |

    Today’s music classrooms are more diverse, dynamic, and digital than ever. This post explores how creative teaching strategies and tech integration can help educators engage every student and foster a lifelong love of music.

  • A drum instructor works closely with an adult student in a wheelchair during an adaptive one-on-one percussion lesson.
    Blog | April 20, 2024 |

    A well-managed music classroom is the foundation for inspired learning. This post explores practical strategies to keep students focused, foster positivity, and make your classroom a space where music—and learning—can thrive.

  • A diverse group of high school students sings together enthusiastically during a choir rehearsal on risers.
    Blog | March 7, 2024 |

    Marketing a music school today means more than flyers and word-of-mouth. In this post we explore how to build a strong online presence through audience targeting, content marketing, and digital advertising—so you can connect with the next generation of students.

  • Music student with violin during lesson, highlighting scheduling confusion solved by Opus1 make-up lesson automation
    Blog | February 20, 2024 |

    Managing make-up lessons is one of the toughest challenges for music schools. Discover how automation with Opus1 keeps teachers’ schedules full, reduces admin stress, improves student retention, and helped one school scale from 400 to 1,400 students. A smarter way to handle make-up lessons and unlock growth.

  • Credit card and dollar bills symbolizing monthly billing for music schools with Opus1 automation
    Blog | October 15, 2023 |

    Managing make-up lessons is one of the toughest challenges for music schools. Discover how automation with Opus1 keeps teachers’ schedules full, reduces admin stress, improves student retention, and helped one school scale from 400 to 1,400 students. A smarter way to handle make-up lessons and unlock growth.