Performing Arts Schools

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.

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.

Your teachers are exceptional, and your families already know it. So why aren't more of them saying so? Check out Opus1's guide for a simple campaign you can run during Teacher Appreciation Week to change that.

You're enrolling new students, your marketing is working, so why does your student count barely move? The answer isn't more leads. It's likely a structural problem hiding in plain sight, and one simple metric reveals everything.

What is Opus1 Payments? A built-in payment processing solution for music and dance schools, powered by Stripe. Manage invoicing, payments, and reporting inside the Opus1 platform.

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.

Discover how the latest Opus1 reporting updates help music and dance school owners improve retention, track profitability, optimize staffing, and grow with more confidence.

A high-converting follow-up system is one of the most powerful and overlooked ways to increase enrollment in your performing arts school. Learn how to structure, automate, and track a multi-channel follow-up system that turns more inquiries into enrolled students.

Summer camps can be a powerful growth driver for performing arts schools, but only when planning starts early and systems are in place before inquiries surge. This post outlines practical strategies to boost summer camp enrollment.