The Friday Medley

June 12, 2026: Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

June 12, 2026: Friday Medley

In This Issue

🎉Flag Day & America’s Semiquincentennial
Honoring America’s 250th year with gratitude, patriotism, and the timeless joy of music that connects communities and generations.

🎵 Studio Break & Father’s Day Schedule
Studio Break: June 13–15
Lessons resume June 16. We look forward to celebrating Father’s Day weekend with our studio families.

🎹 Summer Music Camps Are Here!
Registration is now open—invite a friend and join the fun!

🌟 Summer Recitals Are Coming!
Signup for our August Summer Studio Recitals is now open.

🌟 Families Supporting Performers
Thank you to our studio families who help make recitals special through their support, decorations, and thoughtful contributions. Sign up when registering for upcoming recitals.

🌟 Concert Performance Team
Bringing music beyond the studio—our students perform for communities while growing in confidence, service, and musical excellence.. We look forward to our next performance this July!

👇 See inside for more details.

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June 5, 2026: Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

June 5, 2026: Friday Medley

In This Issue

🌟 Forum Weekend Is Here!
Students are invited to share their music, build performance confidence, and enjoy encouragement from teachers and fellow musicians. We look forward to seeing you there!

❤️ Celebrating June - Flag Day and Father’s Day!

🎹 Summer Music Camps Are Here!
Registration is now open—invite a friend and join the fun!

🌟 Summer Recitals Are Coming!
Celebrate your musical achievements and enjoy the experience of performing for family and friends. Signup for our August Summer Studio Recitals is now open.

🌟 Families Supporting Performers
Thank you to our wonderful recital volunteers! Your support helps create a fun, welcoming, and memorable experience for our students and families.

🌟 Concert Performance Team
Through special community performances, CPT students share their musical talents and bring joy to others. We look forward to our next performance this July!

👇 See inside for more details.

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May 29, 2026: Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

May 29, 2026: Friday Medley

In This Issue

Congratulations to all students who have graduated this year and to those who have successfully completed another school year!

Forum is coming this June—build confidence in performing, enjoy sharing music, and receive helpful coaching from our wonderful teachers!

☀️Summer Camps
Summer Camps are open for registration—young beginners can learn piano, keyboards, drums, rhythm, music crafts, and perform in a fun small group recital!

🎶 Summer Recitals - Signups Now Open!

Join us on August 15 for a special afternoon and evening of music, performances, and celebration.

Concert Performance Team
Our Concert Performance Team returns on July 19 with another special community performance, sharing the gift of music with appreciative audiences throughout Orange County!

Music Playdates in the Parks - Join us for fun music time outdoors! 🎶10:30–11:15 AM (Wednesdays & Saturdays)

👇See inside for full details.

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May 22, 2026: Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

May 22, 2026: Friday Medley

In This Issue

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Lessons are ON Saturday, May 23.
Studio closed Sunday–Monday, May 24–25, with no regular lessons

☀️Summer Camps
Fun beginner music camps for ages 7–10!
Learn piano, keyboard, drums, songs, crafts, and perform in a recital.
Open for registration now, 2 Options: June 15-19 & July 6-10.

🎶 Summer Recitals - Signups Now Open!

Join us on August 15 for a special afternoon and evening of music, performances, and celebration.

Concert Performance Team
Congratulations to our CPT performers for sharing music at last Sunday’s recital in Lake Forest!

Music Playdates in the Parks - Join us for fun music time outdoors! 🎶10:30–11:15 AM (Wednesdays & Saturdays)

👇See inside for full details.

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May 15, 2026: Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

May 15, 2026: Friday Medley

In This Issue

🚀 Summer Rocket Program
Last Day to Enroll — May 15

🎹 Congratulations, Charlie!
Presto! It’s Piano Magic, Book 2 Completion

☀️ Summer Music Camps

Piano, keyboards, drums, music games, arts & crafts, and a fun recital for family & friends!

Now open for registration for ages 7–10.

🎶 Summer Recitals - Signups Now Open!

Join us on August 15 for a special afternoon and evening of music, performances, and celebration.

Concert Performance Team
Next recital: Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 3:00 PM
Trabuco Hills Post-Acute, Lake Forest

Music Playdates in the Parks - Join us for fun music time outdoors! 🎶10:30–11:15 AM (Wednesdays & Saturdays)

👇 Read inside for more details.

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May 8, 2026: Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

May 8, 2026: Friday Medley

In This Issue

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! 💐

To all our wonderful mothers, thank you for your love, support, and for making music part of your children’s lives. We are so grateful for you!

Summer Camps – Tell a Friend
Learn piano, keyboard & drums in a fun beginner camp (ages 7–10)!

Summer Rocket Program – Last Call to Enroll
Play more or explore another instrument this summer! Reply by May 15, 2026 to join the Rocket Program! 🚀

FSP (Families Support Performers)
Help decorate & prepare gift bags for recitals.
Sign up during registration or email the office.

Concert Performance Team
Next recital: Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 3:00 PM
Trabuco Hills Post-Acute, Lake Forest

Music Playdates in the Parks - Join us for fun music time outdoors! 🎶10:30–11:15 AM (Wednesdays & Saturdays)

Studio Calendar
Upcoming Off-Days (Studio Closed):
May 9–10 (Sat–Sun) – Mother’s Day Weekend
May 24–25 (Sun–Mon) – Memorial Day Weekend
No regular lessons on these dates.

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May 1, 2026: Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

May 1, 2026: Friday Medley

In This Issue
Summer Camps

Learn piano, keyboard & drums in a fun 5-day camp (9 AM–12 NN). For beginners ages 7–10.
Now open for registration!

Summer Rocket Program
Play more—or try a new instrument this summer! Add an extra weekly lesson and enjoy 30% off for June–August. Reply by May 15, 2026 to join! 🚀

Summer Recitals - Sign up online now!

FSP (Families Support Performers)
Help decorate & prepare gift bags for recitals.
Sign up during registration or email the office.

Concert Performance Team - Email to join!

Music Playdates in the Parks - Bring friends & meet us near the playground!

Studio Calendar
No lessons on:
Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9–10)
Memorial Day Weekend (May 24–25)

👇 See more details below

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April 24, 2026 Newsletter
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

April 24, 2026 Newsletter

In This Issue

Two exciting summer programs are here—our Summer Camps and the annual Summer Rocket Program!

  • Summer Camps - Learn piano, keyboard, and drums in a 5-day beginner camp (ages 7–10), with fun lessons, music activities, and a small group recital.

    Now open: June 15–19 & July 6–10.

  • Summer Rocket Program - This summer, play more or try a new instrument for fun! Add one private lesson at a 30% discount for the full Summer Quarter

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April 17, 2026 Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

April 17, 2026 Friday Medley

In This Issue

Summer Recitals – Sign-Ups Open
Summer recitals on Aug 14–15 at Shepherd of the Hills, Mission Viejo. Sign-ups now available.

FSP (Families Support Performers)
Thank you to families who support our recitals through volunteering, decorations, and gift bags. For those who want to help, we would love to have you join us!

Concert Performance Team (CPT)
CPT recital this Sun, Apr 19 at 2:30 PM at Sea Bluffs, Dana Point. Monthly community performances across Orange County.

Music Playdates in the Parks
Upcoming outdoor playdates for fun
(see schedules inside)

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April 3, 2026: Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

April 3, 2026: Friday Medley

In This Issue🎶
Spring Recital Highlights
– Enjoy special moments and photos from our Spring Recitals.

Last Call: Destination Recital
– Sign up by April 5 for our special Mother’s Day performance adventure.

Save the Date: Summer Recitals
– August 14–15 — mark your calendar.

Families Support Performers (FSP)
– Heartfelt thanks to the families who helped make our recitals beautiful with decorations and gift bags! 💛

Concert Performance Team
– Share your music and serve the community.

Music Playdates in the Parks
– Fun, relaxed music gatherings this April.

Spring Break Notice
– Studio closed April 1–9. Happy Holy Week and Easter!

Q & A Corner
Q: Are Mommy & Me Piano Lessons Small Group Lessons?
A: Not exactly — they are private parent-child lessons learning together.

👇 See more for details

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March 27, 2026: Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

March 27, 2026: Friday Medley

In This Issue 🎶

Spring Quarter Studio Recitals—happening this weekend!

Last Call: Destination Recital—sign up by April 5.
Celebrate music and community this Mother’s Day weekend!

Save the Date: Summer Recitals—Our Summer Recitals are coming in August

Families Support Performers (FSP)—Thank you to our wonderful families who help make recitals extra special!

Concert Performance Team—Students share their gift of music through special community performances

Music Playdates in the Parks—Join us for fun!

Spring Break—The studio will be closed April 1–9 as we recharge for an exciting remainder of the season.

Q & A Corner

Q: What are the similarities and differences between the flute and the piccolo?
A: The piccolo is a smaller flute that uses similar fingerings but plays one octave higher, producing a brighter, higher sound.

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March 20, 2026: Friday Medley
Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

March 20, 2026: Friday Medley

🌸 Celebrating Spring & Musical Growth

A season of new beginnings, joyful music, and student achievements!

🎵 Theme Recital Success
Thank you to all students who performed beautifully last Friday! (photos inside)

🎤 Spring Recitals Coming Up
Recitals on March 28–29. Sign up soon!

☀️ Summer Recitals
Save the date: August 14–15.

🏅 Recognizing Accomplishments – CM Results = Success!
We proudly congratulate Elliot M. (Level 7) and Christine P. (Level 2) for their success in the CM exams. Great job!

🚆 Destination Recital
Join us on May 9 for a fun recital trip with music, food, and activities

🎶 More Performance Opportunities
Students can join recitals, Forum, CPT, and more throughout the year.

🎼 Concert Performance Team (CPT)
No CPT this March. Next recital: April 19.

🌳 Music Playdates in the Park
Join us for fun music time outdoors

Q & A Corner

Q: Is the Dinosaur Park and Fossil Reef Park the same (in Laguna Hills)?
A: Yes, mostly!
👇See more details inside

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