- SINCE 2008 -
OUR STORY
Recognized as one of the best music schools in Virginia, we began with four students in 2008 as “Brambleton Piano Studio.” We have worked with more than a thousand students as we have grown and expanded to four locations. We are now known as the Opus School of Music and Conservatory.
We offer individualized beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons to children as young as three and adults. Our professional team of classically trained musicians, each with years of teaching experience, provides personalized instruction to each student.
CURRICULUM
Modeled after the Royal Conservatory’s Music Development Program, a curriculum that provides measurable standards of musical achievement across North America, our programs allow students to track their progress through each level while striving for excellence.
Students advance from one level to the next by completing the music requirements set by the Royal Conservatory Program and being tested by an independent Royal Conservatory assessor. They must show their knowledge of music theory and perform pieces to demonstrate their playing skills. Their outstanding performance has been recognized multiple times in our District, and state.
Tailored lessons to fit each student’s needs and interests, our teachings cover all the key areas of music education:
- Understanding their instrument and developing technical skills
- Music theory, vocabulary, and terminology
- Performance skills and recitals
- Sight-reading
- Composition, ear training, and improvisation
At OPUS School of Music and Conservatory, we teach life skills, retain our students, and see them off to the best high schools and colleges. Our proprietary teaching methods enable us to start with children as young as three.
We keep our students engaged for the many years it takes to build their mastery, self-confidence, and performance skills. Most students stay with us through high school, and we’ve had dozens enter Thomas Jefferson High School and the Academy of Sciences.
Weekly lessons will last 30, 45, or 60 minutes depending on the age and level of the student. We tailor our lessons to you or your student. Students learn classical pieces, but we can also teach them how to play a folksong from their culture or one from a favorite anime or film. They also learn the skills, techniques, and confidence to perform in front of an audience at our recitals.