Established in 2018, Opus Music Academy is a mission driven school, providing expert instruction on all instruments and voice. With teachers who are very caring, professional, and dependable, students at Opus feel encouraged and valued. The president of the school, Kathy Petersen, finds establishing a trusting and authentic relationship with her team and customers as her priority.

Mike Abresch teaches Piano, Guitar, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, ukulele, and Oboe, and is a performing musician who has taught in Blaine for 18 years. He became a member of the Macalester College symphonic band at age 14, and became a member of the University of MN Jazz Ensemble I at age 17. At the U of M he majored in music performance, studying flute with David Eagle. He is also a three-time National Flute Association competition winner, and the creator of the website jazzimprov101.org, a uniquely effective beginning jazz improvisation method. In addition to his musical experience, Mike has spent 20 years working in the field of human servi

Inspire Academy of Music, located in Andover, Minnesota, is dedicated to nurturing musical talent across a range of instruments including piano, strings, guitar, ukulele, bass, band instruments and voice. The academy offers personalized lessons, fostering a love for music in a community-focused setting. In addition to individual lessons, Inspire also hosts an adult community choir and a symphonic orchestra, creating opportunities for students to perform and grow.