About the College of Music
What Challenges Musicians Face—and How We Solve Them
Pursuing a career in music often requires significant sacrifices—including the financial and emotional toll of relocating to a major conservatory or music school. Musicians face not only high tuition costs and moving expenses but also the stress of adapting to a new city, managing social and family disruptions, and balancing demanding coursework with practice schedules.
Beyond these logistical hurdles, many students struggle to find the right mentors and waste years on inefficient training—often plateauing without a clear strategy for improvement. Without the right environment, progress is slow, stress is high, and career goals feel distant.
At Opus Colorado, we remove these barriers by offering a fully online, high-level training experience that allows you to learn from world-class faculty, accelerate your progress, and build your career—without uprooting your life.
A Smarter Way to Train: The Opus Colorado Online Model
Opus Colorado isn’t just an online school—it’s a strategic, results-driven training program built for serious musicians who want rapid, focused improvement.
- ✅ Live 1-on-1 Lessons – Train directly with our renowned faculty, receiving individualized coaching that hones both technical and artistic development.
✅ Bi-Weekly Performance Feedback – Every two weeks, students submit high-quality video recordings of their playing for detailed faculty critiques, ensuring consistent progress.
✅ Guest Instructor Feedback – Learn from industry-leading guest artists and faculty from top institutions, providing fresh insights and high-level evaluations.
✅ AI-Enhanced Learning Tools – AI transcription and lesson recap tools highlight key takeaways, helping students retain concepts and apply feedback more effectively.
✅ Complete Flexibility – Train at a world-class level without the stress of relocation, lost time, or excessive tuition—so you can focus entirely on your growth as a musician.
Your 14-Week Journey at Opus Colorado
Designed to reshape your playing, mindset, and career path, this intensive training experience equips musicians with the skills, strategies, and resilience needed for long-term success.
- By the end of the program, you’ll have:
🎯 A polished video portfolio showcasing your best work, ready to present to potential employers or collaborators.
🎯 A well-researched thesis project that defines your next career steps, whether in college auditions, competitions, professional ensembles, or launching your own ensemble or music business.
🎯 A deeper understanding of peak physical performance, including building muscle, optimizing nutrition, preventing injuries, and reducing inflammation to stay in top playing shape.
🎯 The tools and experience to apply neuroplasticity techniques, helping you perform with confidence, reduce performance anxiety, and enjoy performing more.
🎯 Marked improvement in performance and lifelong practice habits, including the ability to eliminate distractions, stay focused, and use a structured music practice journal effectively.