February 13, 2026: Friday Medley
Happy Friday!
Congratulations to Rumi E., who has achieved Champion level on the Musical Ladder (4 years)!
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️🎶
Saturday, February 14, 2026 (tomorrow) we are closed (no lessons) for Valentine’s Day (one day only). Celebrate and have a wonderful day!
We are open and lessons are back ON for Sunday, February 15, and Monday, February 16, which is Presidents' Day (officially Washington's Birthday).
Check out our Studio Calendar here
Recitals Coming Up
Our Spring Quarter Studio Recitals take place Saturday & Sunday, 3/28 & 3/29, in the afternoon, at the Laguna Hills Community Center. You can sign up early to reserve your spot!
Just before that, we are offering a special Theme Recital opportunity, “Songs of Ireland & Latin America,” on Friday, March 13, evening, at Chamber Music OC in Lake Forest. Participating students will perform both Irish and Latin American music. Signups for this recital are also open. Please remember that this special recital has certain requirements that must be met, with teacher approval.
The objectives for participation are: Play at least two songs, pieces, or movements; Play from memory (some exceptions may apply); Play at least one song or piece that is related to or expresses each theme; Wear Irish or Latin American style costumes and accessories!
Our annual Destination Recital takes place Mother’s Day weekend, on Saturday, May 9, all day. We will travel by train to the Namba Performing Arts Center, located in historic downtown Ventura. We will leave in the morning, have lunch, perform the recital in the afternoon, attend a special event / activity after the recital, and then enjoy an ice cream treat before we head home! Each student will receive a recital t-shirt, certificate, and fun gift bag! Sign up early here!
In addition to these performance opportunities, we also offer Forum over the first full weekend of each month, our Concert Performance Team (CPT), who perform monthly at locations throughout Orange County, Certificate of Merit, and the chance for more advanced students to put on their own solo recital. Please email office@dennisfrayne.com with questions, requests, and for more information.
Concert Performance Team
Our next CPT recital is this weekend, Sunday, 2/15/26, at Ivy Park in Mission Viejo.
Our studio CPT performs in special/additional monthly concerts for appreciative audiences at different locations and venues throughout Orange County. Some students earn community service hours & credits for giving their gift of music to others! Email the office to express interest in joining!
Music Playdates in the Parks
Our upcoming music playdates are (click here for the calendar on our website):
(No playdate on 2/14)
2/18 & 2/21: Hidden Hills Park, Laguna Niguel
2/28: Clarington Park, Laguna Hills (no playdate on 2/25)
Most Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 10:30-11:15 am. Bring friends, and find us near the playgrounds!
Certificate of Merit Exams this Month!
Wish our participating students well as they complete their CM exams this month! They have been preparing for these events for many months, and in some cases all year!
If you are interested in learning more about CM for 2027, click here.
Q: Will you be offering any summer camps this year?
A: Yes! We are fine-tuning the dates and the program details, but we usually offer two or three one-week camps during the summer. Camps are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, and generally focus on piano with some drumming and musical arts & crafts sprinkled in. More details will follow soon!
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Have a magical Friday, a musical weekend, and a safe, happy, and healthy coming week(s).
Thank you,
Dennis Frayne
"Dr. Dennis"
Laguna Niguel School of Music
Dennis Frayne Music Studios
30110 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suites 105/107/108
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 844-9051 (office cell)
(949) 468-8040 (personal cell)
www.lagunaniguelschoolofmusic.com
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