June 28, 2024: Friday Medley!
Happy Friday!
Happy Indepence Day Week and 4th of July! Be safe out there!
Reminder, next week from Monday July 1 through Sunday July 7 (Independence Day / 4th of July week) is a scheduled off-week. No lessons that week unless special arrangements have been made! Lessons are ON for Saturday-Sunday June 29-30. And our recital is Tuesday of that week - July 2nd.
If you haven't RSVP'd for the July 2 recital yet and would like to attend, you can RSVP to this email. We have openings for the 2:00 pm performance. The recital will be held at the Laguna Hills Community Center. We are locking in the roster this weekend!
We are enrolling more and more students in instruments in addition to piano. Guitar, drums, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, recorder, flute, early childhood music, and more!
Our new, very talented, and otherwise all-around wonderful recorder and clarinet teacher, Mr. Dmitry, has spots available on Thursday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. Summer is a great time to supplement music learning with some additional instrumental music lessons!
Or jazz piano! We are offering supplemental lessons in jazz piano from jazz musicians and teachers Mr. Ziad and Mr. Denny. Learn more about reading lead sheets, mastering jazz scales, modes, and chord structures, plus voice leading, and improvising.
And... Did you know that we offer Music Theory, Composition, and Songwriting Lessons?
These can be taken separately or as an add-on to lessons on a music instrument. We also offer tutoring and coaching in AP Music Theory (intended for students taking AP Music Theory in high school - get a head start!), and music theory and musicianship (such as ear training) in preparation for other exams (such as RCM, CM, and others).
https://www.lagunaniguelschoolofmusic.com/music-theory-music-composition-songwriting-music-lessons
Coming Soon!/ Things to Consider
MTAC CM (Certificate of Merit) exams. Students wishing to participate in CM for 2025 must make a decision and enroll by August, 2024. The first step is to send me an email requesting participation. Here is a link which describes the eligibility requirements (scroll down to the bottom of the page, Exams & Honors Add-on Package).
We are organizing a studio Performance Team. The Performance Team will perform in special/additional monthly recitals for audiences at different locations and venues throughout Orange County. Students at Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Legacy membership levels are eligible to participate. If you might be interested (or would like to consider upgrading your membership level in order to participate), please send me an email to receive more information and commitment (which will be available on the website soon).
We are going to be raising membership/tuition prices FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY a small amount effective August 1. Remember, enrolled students receive our Price for Life guarantee. Your price will never increase - for life - as long as you stay enrolled! When we raise prices for new students, your rates are not affected, ever... they remain the same, for life!
If you withdraw, even temporarily, and then return, you must re-enroll at the new rate, whatever it might be at the time. It’s often cost-effective to remain enrolled, and schedule make-up lessons, during time away!
If you know a family who is thinking of enrolling, suggest they do so before August, to get a slightly better price for life!
And More!...
Tell your friends and family about our Music Summer Camps for beginning piano students!
https://www.lagunaniguelschoolofmusic.com/piano-camps-guitar-camps-music-camps
Participation in our weekly Music Playdates in the Parks keeps increasing! Some families are asking about music-themed birthday parties. If this is of interest to you, please let us know! We are considering putting together birthday party playdate packages.
https://www.lagunaniguelschoolofmusic.com/music-playdates-in-the-park-laguna-niguel
Our lesson cancellation and make-up policy and practice continues to be refined and streamlined. We are now giving you the option to request an actual date and time online from a list of options. “We offer unlimited make-up lessons!” To advise us of a cancellation and to request a make-up lesson:
https://www.lagunaniguelschoolofmusic.com/request-a-makeup-music-lesson
Also, we thank those who are able to donate their missed lessons to our scholarship fund and financial assistance programs. When we are able, we help some students and families receive free music lessons and even free musical instruments & gear through these programs.
https://www.lagunaniguelschoolofmusic.com/music-lessons-laguna-niguel-policies
MASTERCLASSES
What is a masterclass and why are they important?
Masterclasses offer valuable benefits to music students, providing them with opportunities for growth, inspiration, and refinement of their musical skills.
Masterclasses are typically led by musicians or instructors who offer expert guidance, feedback, and insights. Students benefit from personalized instruction and mentorship, gaining valuable perspectives from experienced professionals.
Masterclasses provide students with opportunities to perform in front of a (small) and supportive audience and receive constructive criticism in a non-judgmental setting. Performing in a masterclass helps students gain confidence, refine their performance skills, and overcome stage fright.
Observing other students' performances and receiving feedback from instructors in a masterclass setting allows students to learn from their peers. They can gain new insights, techniques, and approaches to music interpretation and performance through observation and discussion.
Masterclasses help students get to know each other. Students can connect with peers, instructors, and sometimes even guest artists, building relationships that may lead to future collaboration opportunities.
Participating in a masterclass can be a source of inspiration and motivation for music students. Interacting with other musicians and students and witnessing their passion and dedication to music can reignite students' enthusiasm for their craft and inspire them to strive for excellence in their own musical endeavors.
Masterclasses offer music students a unique and enriching learning experience that complements their regular lessons. By receiving expert guidance and inspiration, students can enhance their musical skills, deepen their understanding of music, and cultivate a lifelong passion for artistic expression.
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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