May 1, 2026: Friday Medley
Happy Friday, and
Happy May Day!
Forum Tonight & This Weekend!
Performing music for others should be enjoyable and rewarding experiences. Practice performing at Forum to make it easier and easier! Plus, receive some additional one-on-one coaching from awesome teachers.
Our next Forum sessions are (30 minute sessions):
Friday, May 1, 7:30 & 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 2, 8:15 am & 8:45 am
Sunday, May 3, 5:00 & 5:30 pm
Forum is offered the first full weekend Friday, Saturday, & Sunday of each month. You do not need to register in advance… just show up and participate! Forum is included in your membership tuition (no extra charge). Forum takes place upstairs in Suite 205 of the Laguna Niguel School of Music, 30110 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
Summer Camps
Learn to play the piano, keyboard, & drums! Camps are fifteen hours over five days. Mornings, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon each day (M-F).
Camps are designed for beginners, ages 7-10, who will learn some basics, get to know their way around the piano, play some songs, feel the beat, sing a little, enjoy some musical arts & crafts, and perform some music in a small group recital!
Open for registration now, 2 Options: June 15-19 & July 6-10.
Play the piano, play keyboards, experiment with drums & rhythm percussion, enjoy musical arts & crafts, and perform in a small group recital for family & friends at the end!
Click here for more information, pricing, and the sign-up form.
Summer Rocket Program
This summer, play more on your instrument or try out another instrument for fun!
Add one additional individual private lesson at a one-time 30% savings for the full Summer Quarter (June, July, August) for the additional lessons. To qualify for the discount, you must enroll in the additional lessons for the full three-month summer quarter term. The additional lessons can be on the same instrument or a different instrument, and may be the same teacher or a different teacher.
Reply to this email by May 15, 2026 to respond to our offer to ROCKET!
Summer Recitals - Signups Available Online
Our Summer Quarter Studio Recitals will take place on Saturday, August 15, afternoon & early evening, at Shepherd of the Hills, Mission Viejo. Sign ups are now available - click here.
FSP (Families Support Performers)
We appreciate the families who sign up to help out at our studio recitals, and provide decorations and gift bags! You can sign up for upcoming recitals when you register for the recital, or email the Office.
Concert Performance Team
Our next CPT recital is Sunday May 17, 2026, 3:00 pm, at Trabuco Hills Post-Acute in Lake Forest.
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
Upcoming music playdates are (click here for the calendar on our website):
5/2: Hidden Hills Park, Laguna Niguel
5/6 & 5/9: Founders Park, Ladera Ranch
5/13 & 5/16: Central Park, RSM
5/20 & 5/23: Florence Joyner Park, Mission Viejo
5/27 & 5/30: Promenade Park, Lake Forest
Playdates happen on most Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 10:30-11:15 am. Bring friends, and find us near the playgrounds!
Studio Calendar
Off-days coming up include Mother’s Day weekend (Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10), and Memorial Day weekend (Sunday & Monday, May 24 & 25). No regular lessons on those days (studio closed).
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Have a magical Friday, a musical weekend, and a safe, happy, and healthy coming week(s), and month of May!
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)
Lake Forest School of Music
Baker Ranch, CA 92630
(949) 402-7210
www.dennisfraynemusicstudios.com
www.lagunaniguelschoolofmusic.com
www.lakeforestschoolofmusic.com
dfrayne@dennisfrayne.com
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