About the College of Music
The Barriers Musicians Face
Pursuing music at the highest level often comes with steep financial and personal costs.
Serious musicians frequently uproot their lives for major conservatories, juggle demanding schedules, and still plateau from burnout. Progress slows when players are kept busy—but not strategically improving.
Opus Colorado removes these barriers by focusing only on the skills that drive real artistic growth. Our focused online model delivers conservatory-level training and expectations while allowing musicians to train efficiently, deliberately, and at a high level.
The Opus Colorado Difference
We go beyond traditional music training with a strategic, results-driven model designed for serious classical musicians:
- Live & Video Performance Feedback– Live coaching with world-class faculty, combined with in-depth video review to ensure consistent, accountable progress.
- Strength Training – Students work with a licensed personal trainer and nutrition specialist to reduce injury risk and support long-term performance sustainability.
- Career Coaching – Develop real-world frameworks for navigating the profession, filtering opportunities, and aligning musical decisions with long-term career goals.
Your Transformation
By the end of the program, students demonstrate measurable growth in technique, artistic confidence, and professional readiness. Graduates leave with:
- A polished video portfolio prepared for orchestral auditions, competitions, and professional opportunities.
- A career-focused thesis project outlining clear next steps, priorities, and strategic direction.
- A Performance Certificate or Artist Diploma from a state-authorized institution of higher education, providing formal recognition to strengthen your résumé and advance your career.