Opus1
What it is
Opus1 is an all-in-one management platform for music and dance schools. Families can book private and group lessons, while schools manage calendars, teacher availability, and rooms. Billing includes automated charges, invoices, receipts, payment processing, and a self-service payment portal. Email, SMS, and voice messaging support notifications and reminders. School operations cover student and family records, teacher payroll, classes, courses, learning management, recitals, and performances. Reporting provides real-time KPIs for lead conversion, retention, and resource tracking. Starter, Growth, and Ultimate plans are billed month-to-month without an annual contract; listed limits range from 200 active students and 50 services to 1,000 active students and unlimited services. Integrations include Google Login and Mailchimp Sync, while Opus1 Plus adds webhooks, Zapier, Google and Yelp reviews, and prospect management. The service runs on web, Android, and iOS. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, hosted on AWS, and protected with access controls. Stripe handles card data.
For and against
For
- Family self-booking for lessons
- Automated billing and payment portal
- Email, SMS, and voice messaging
- Payroll, classes, and recital management
- Real-time operational reporting
Against
- SMS is limited to 5,000 monthly messages in U.S. and Canada
- Starter supports up to 200 students
- UK and Australia SMS pricing requires contact
The verdict
Opus1 brings scheduling, payments, messaging, school operations, and reporting into one platform. Its plan capacities and regional SMS terms are important when selecting a subscription.
Who it suits
Opus1 suits music, dance, and performing-arts schools managing lessons, billing, communications, and recitals. It also fits schools needing family self-booking and operational reporting.
Plans and prices
Growth
Up to 500 active students · Unlimited services
Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Starter
Up to 200 active students · Up to 50 services
Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
Ultimate
Up to 1,000 active students · Unlimited services
Read 8 Oct 2026 · opus1.io
On the record
- Billing
- The platform provides automated billing, invoices, receipts, payment processing, and a self-service payment portal.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Communications
- Built-in communication includes email, SMS, and voice messaging, along with automated notifications and reminders.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The pricing page lists Google Login and Mailchimp Sync; Opus1 Plus supports webhooks, Zapier, Google and Yelp review integrations, and prospect management.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- Opus1 can be added to an iPhone or Android home screen as an app tile, with push notifications for incoming SMS.kb.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- Opus1 SMS is listed with 5,000 messages per month in the U.S. and Canada; UK and Australia pricing and volume require contacting Opus1.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and compliance
- The security FAQ states that Opus1 follows GDPR and CCPA requirements and undergoes independent security audits and assessments.kb.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Opus1 is an all-in-one school management platform built for music and dance schools.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- Opus1 offers reporting and analytics, including real-time KPIs, lead conversion, retention, and resource tracking.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Families can self-book private and group lessons, while schools manage calendars and teacher and room availability.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- School operations
- Features include student and family management, teacher payroll, class and course management, learning management, and recital and performance management.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- Opus1's security FAQ says customer data is encrypted at rest and in transit, hosted on AWS, and protected with access controls; it says Stripe handles and stores card data.kb.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support and onboarding
- Plans list premium support and free migration support, and the Starter plan lists a named support representative.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- The company says Opus1 began as a music school owner's response to tools that did not fit music schools and now serves music and performing arts schools.opus1.io · read 8 Oct 2026
