November 21, 2025: Friday Medley
Happy Friday!
Warm Thanksgiving wishes from all of us at the Dennis Frayne Music Studios.
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for the trust you place in us and for the chance to teach you and/or your children each week. Music adds something special to family life — focus, creativity, and a healthy way to express big feelings — and your support makes that possible. Thank you for showing up, encouraging and motivating in small, friendly ways, and cheering at performances. It matters more than you know.
As we head into the Christmas and winter holidays, lessons become even more meaningful. Familiar carols and seasonal pieces give students a chance to share music at home, revisit favorites with more ease and expression, and add one or two new tunes that keep curiosity bright. There is so much joy in practicing holiday music! The routine of weekly lessons provides a calm anchor in a busy season, while small goals — one phrase to shape, one piece to polish, a short family performance — build confidence and delight without stress. Music brings people together; it’s a gift your child can give again and again.
From all of us at the Dennis Frayne Music Studios: thank you for being part of our community. We wish you a warm, restful holiday filled with good food, kind company, and a little music at the heart of it.
Thanksgiving Week Off-Week
Reminder: we are closed for Thanksgiving week, from Monday 11/24 through Sunday 11/30. No regular lessons during this period.
Coming Recitals
Signups for our Winter Studio Recitals, “Christmas & The Holidays” on Thursday, December 18 and Monday, December 22, 2025, evening at the Norman P. Murray Community Center in Mission Viejo are underway online (6 options to choose from, some are filling up):
Winter Holiday Recital Signup Request
If you would like to read more about why frequent recitals are important to music students, click here, and scroll down to Recitals & Performances.
Destination Recital in May 2026
Start thinking about our next destination recital, coming in May, 2026! Click here to learn more and to reserve your spot!
Forum the First Weekend in December
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, December 5, 7:30 & 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 6, 8:15 am & 8:45 am
Sunday, December 7, 5:00 & 5:30 pm
Forum is offered the first Friday, Saturday, & Sunday of each month. You do not need to register in advance… just show up and participate! Forum takes place upstairs in Suite 205 of the Laguna Niguel School of Music, 30110 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
Concert Performance Team (CPT)
Congratulations to our CPT for their most recent performance at Freedom Village in Lake Forest. They gave residents a remarkable gift of their beautiful and challenging music!
Our next CPT performance is on Sunday 12/21/25, at Sea Bluffs Retirement Community in Dana Point.
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!
Make-up Music Lesson Dates Are Up
Upcoming make-up music lesson date options are updated on the website. Please use this link to
Request a Make-up Music Lesson
You can request a make-up music lesson before or after the lesson date you will miss. (Remember that make-up music lessons apply for absences but not studio-scheduled off-days.)
Q: Can we opt in for the quarterly payment option?
A: Yes! Now is the time to opt in to start quarterly payments for music lesson membership tuition at the upcoming Winter Quarter (December - January - February). You can save 5% while increasing your level of commitment.
Click here to go to the Quarterly Payment Request form.
You must submit your request by 11/26/25 for the upcoming Winter quarter.
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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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