Piano

Sarah Stiles

I believe students are unique individuals, each with their own learning style and inherent potentiality. I work with ages six and up, including seniors, and levels beginning through advanced. My approach provides structured lessons with fun, encouraging interaction, and fosters development of fundamental skills: reading, technique, rhythm, scales. I encourage students to find expression and meaning through interpretation, imagination, creativity, and history.

Sarah Stiles

I believe students are unique individuals, each with their own learning style and inherent potentiality. I work with ages six and up, including seniors, and levels beginning through advanced. My approach provides structured lessons with fun, encouraging interaction, and fosters development of fundamental skills: reading, technique, rhythm, scales. I encourage students to find expression and meaning through interpretation, imagination, creativity, and history.

Sarah Stiles

I believe students are unique individuals, each with their own learning style and inherent potentiality. I work with ages six and up, including seniors, and levels beginning through advanced. My approach provides structured lessons with fun, encouraging interaction, and fosters development of fundamental skills: reading, technique, rhythm, scales. I encourage students to find expression and meaning through interpretation, imagination, creativity, and history.

James MacDougall II

Winner of countless state and national awards - more specifically in music categories ranging from Early Baroque to Late Classical. Primary Instructors have included Dr. Mark Sullivan (student of Menahem Pressler), Mack McCray (silver medal Enesco), and Jon Nakamatsu (gold medal Van Cliburn). Have taught at all levels from complete beginner to a prodigy and have also maintained a 100% pass record on the ABRSM international exam at all levels. Have studied Harpsichord and Fortepiano with Dr. Corey Jamason for three+ years and orchestral/choir conducting with Dr. Desjardins.

Autumn Allee

Autumn Allee, soprano, has been praised for her uniquely honest performances that are engaging and emotionally effective for audiences. A favorite in the Bay Area, her 2017-18 season has included portrayals as Elisetta (The Secret Marriage), Leila (Iolanthe), Second Woman (Dido and Aeneas), La Cercatrice (Suor Angelica), and Leona (La Belle Helene), with organizations including Lamplighters, Phènix Opera, and Pocket Opera. Favorite roles performed include Helena (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Musetta (La Bohème), Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), and the title role in Suor Angelica.

Anne Rainwater

San Francisco native Anne Rainwater is a multi-talented artist known for her compelling interpretations of music from J.S. Bach to John Zorn. She is an active freelancer and teacher and is passionate in both solo and chamber settings. Anne has appeared at The Kennedy Center, Le Poisson Rouge, Bargemusic, and the Galapagos Art Space, among others. Recent solo appearances include shows at 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Berkeley Arts Festival, and the Center for New Music. She has also performed at the Mendocino Music Festival and with the Nevada County Composers Cooperative on multiple occasions.

Opus 1 Music Studio - Private Lessons

Opus 1 Music Studio offers private music lessons for all ages and all ability levels. We can provide lessons for piano, voice, guitar, violin/viola, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. We have lessons in classical music, popular music, and jazz. Our teachers are all university or conservatory trained musicians. Contact us and find out why we're one of the Peninsula's most popular music school!

Opus 1 Music Studio - Private Lessons

Opus 1 Music Studio offers private music lessons for all ages and all ability levels. We can provide lessons for piano, voice, guitar, violin/viola, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. We have lessons in classical music, popular music, and jazz. Our teachers are all university or conservatory trained musicians. Contact us and find out why we're one of the Peninsula's most popular music school!

Opus 1 Music Studio - Group Classes

Opus 1 Music Studio is happy to announce our 2015 Group Music Classes in Palo Alto and Mountain View. We offer classes in Piano, Voice, Guitar, and Violin. These classes will inspire young students by developing basic music skills through interactive lessons and musical games! Classes range from 30-45 minutes. Opus 1 teachers are all university or conservatory trained musicians.

Piano Class
(age 4-5 - 30 minutes; age 6-8 - 45 minutes)

Voice Class
(age 4-6 - 30 minutes; age 7-12 - 45 minutes)

Guitar Class
(age 8-11 - 45 minutes)