May 9, 2025: Friday Medley
Happy Friday!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Reminder: this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) are off-days (school is closed for Mother’s Day weekend). No regular lessons. Also, Saturday is our first annual Destination Recital… we will be on a charter bus headed south for a day of music-making, music education, and fun!
Musical Ladder Begins May, 2025
We have completed our entry of all students into the system! Next week, we will start notifying students, parents, and families about your placement on the ladder, and next steps! Students who have been with the music studio over three months will receive a certificate and wristband representing their current level. New students are on the ladder, and will be able to receive their first certificate and wristband in one, two, or three months (depending on their start date).
All students will be included initially, but any student can opt out of the program, as desired.
The Musical Ladder System will reward students with certificates, wristbands, and trophies based on certain longevity and milestone achievements along their musical journey and development.
Similar to karate belt tests, every three months or so your teacher will schedule a meaningful test, in-lesson performance, small project, or other development milestone for you or your child. When the student reaches their longevity milestone and completes/passes their test they will receive a really cool wristband for their level. They also get a certificate of achievement. At certain levels they will also receive a personalized trophy with their name on it.
We know this program will bring smiles to parents and students and we're very excited about enhancing your music lesson experience.
More information and details will be presented about the Musical Ladder System over the coming weeks.
CPT Shares Music with Others!
Our next CPT recital is on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Trabuco Hills Post Acute in Lake Forest.
Summer Camps for Beginner Piano & General Music
We are hosting two summer camps this year for beginner piano and general music.
Camp participants will learn to play the piano during 15 hours of music lessons over five days during the summer months, in the mornings. Students will play the piano, enjoy musical arts & crafts, experiment with drums & rhythm percussion, and perform in a small group recital for family & friends at the end!
Details:
Ages 7-10
Mornings, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
One Week Duration (5 Days, M-F)
$399 per camp session
(3 hours per day, 5 days = 15 hours total camp duration)
(Sibling & Friends discounts may apply)
Camps are designed for beginners, age 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!
Families can select from two camp options:
Camp Option 1
June 16 through 20, 2025
Camp Option 2
July 14 through 18, 2025
Click Here for more information and sign-up form
Q: Do you offer online music lessons?
A: Yes! We have a number of online music students, both locally and out of state.
Here is a link to a web page with more information about online music lessons:
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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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