Music Programs
At AiOpera Studio, children experience music through personalized instruction, ensemble learning, musicianship, and performance.
Our music programs support different ages, interests, and learning goals—from a child's first piano lesson to more advanced musicianship and performance.
Private Piano
Ages 4.5+
Personalized one-on-one piano instruction for children at different levels and with different musical goals.
Students develop a strong foundation in piano while building musical understanding, listening skills, creativity, and confidence.
Students Explore
- Piano technique
- Music reading
- Rhythm and musical pulse
- Ear training and listening
- Singing and pitch awareness
- Music theory
- Repertoire
- Musical expression
- Practice skills
- Performance preparation
Three Learning Pathways
Foundations
A structured, comprehensive approach for students building their core piano and musicianship skills.
Examination & Musicianship
For students who enjoy structured goals and may wish to pursue formal piano examinations, including ABRSM.
Creative & Wellness
A flexible, creative approach emphasizing musical enjoyment, imagination, exploration, and personal expression.
Semester Recital
One piano recital is offered each semester.
Students prepare and perform a piece in a supportive environment, developing musical expression, confidence, and stage experience.
Piano 4-Hands
Two Students • One Piano
An ensemble experience for piano students who are ready to make music together.
An add-on to Private Piano for students with at least one year of piano study. Students bring their own partner — a classmate or a sibling — and learn four-hands repertoire together.
Piano 4-Hands helps students experience music as a collaborative art form.
Students Learn To
- Listen and respond to a partner
- Maintain rhythm and tempo
- Coordinate with another performer
- Balance melody and accompaniment
- Communicate musically
- Perform as an ensemble
Course Details
- Prerequisite
- At least 1 year of piano study, enrolled in Private Piano
- Partner
- Students bring their own partner — a classmate or sibling
- Course
- Usually 4 classes · 45 minutes each · four-hands repertoire
- Schedule
- San Carlos · Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons
- Tuition
- $90 per student per class
Children's Chorus
Ages 5+
A group singing program combining music, language, movement, storytelling, and performance.
Repertoire
Each course prepares at least three songs:
- A Chinese art song
- An English musical theatre song
- An AI-created original song
Students Develop
- Singing in tune
- Rhythm and musical pulse
- Listening and ensemble skills
- Musical memory
- Diction and pronunciation
- Vocal confidence
- Movement and stage presence
- Storytelling through music
Course Details
- Ages
- 5 and up
- Course
- 12 classes · 45 minutes each
- Schedule
- San Carlos · Wednesday afternoons San Mateo · Thursday afternoons
- Tuition
- $45 per student per class, materials included
- Class size
- Opens with 6 students
Children learn not only how to sing, but how to listen, respond, and create music together.
Music Theory & Musicianship
Ages 6+
A group program that helps children understand music beyond the piano keyboard.
Through listening, singing, movement, games, and hands-on activities, students develop practical musicianship and a deeper understanding of how music works.
The program can also support students preparing for ABRSM Theory examinations.
Music Theory & Musicianship can be taken alongside private piano lessons as a complementary program.
Topics Include
- Music notation
- Rhythm and meter
- Note values
- Scales
- Intervals
- Key signatures
- Chords and harmony
- Musical terminology
- Ear training
- Sight-reading
- Musical analysis
Learn. Listen. Create. Perform.
From individual piano study to collaborative ensemble experiences, AiOpera offers children multiple ways to learn and experience music.