General-purpose software can get the job done. But when your platform was built for your world, everything just works better. Here's how Opus1 and Pike13 compare.
Mindbody was built for yoga studios and fitness businesses. If you're running a performing arts school, that gap shows up every day. Here's how Opus1 compares.
In this episode of the Rock School Proprietor Podcast, Opus1 Founder & CEO Sam Lellouche shares how he scaled a multi-location performing arts school to 1,400+ students, including the operational lessons that made it possible.
At the 2026 NAMM Show in Anaheim, the Opus1 team connected with music school owners, celebrated customers, and shared insights on building sustainable lesson program growth.
Growth is every music school owner’s dream—but it can get messy fast. In this post we explore how New Song School of Music founder Michael Hemsworth scaled from a single piano studio to a 500-student operation, and why sustainable growth starts with systems that keep up with your vision.
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.
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.
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.













