Introductory Lesson
Schedule an introductory music lesson or ensemble audition.
Schedule an Introductory Music Lesson or Ensemble Audition
Laguna Niguel School of Music
Lake Forest School of Music (COMING SOON!)
How to Get Started
There are several ways to get started in music lessons at Dennis Frayne Music Studios, including the Laguna Niguel School of Music and the Lake Forest School of Music:
Schedule an Introductory Music Lesson (for group lessons and most individual private lessons).
Schedule an Ensemble Audition (for ensembles including band, choir, orchestra, strings, rock band, and musical theater).
Direct Enrollment (for some individual private lessons, including adults, and early childhood classes such as Music and Piano Mommy & Me for ages 0-2).
INTRODUCTORY MUSIC LESSON
Introductory music lessons are an ideal way to get started. Why?
a) At your introductory music lesson, Dr. Dennis or another experienced music teacher will provide you with hands-on, useful instruction at the piano or music instrument of your choice and/or singing. Beginning students will learn a song plus some fundamentals. More advanced students will receive helpful learning and coaching on new music and/or repertoire the student is already familiar with.
b) We will discuss your goals, needs, interests, and help you choose pacing and other options.
c) We will plan out your availability and help you choose the best possible time slots for your schedule.
d) All of this information will help us enroll you in the best possible lessons with the best teacher just for you!
Who must schedule an introductory lesson?
All music students interested in group lessons, all music students seeking group or private individual instruction under the age of seven (7), all music students who seek a “trial lesson” before enrolling and committing to a full quarter term.
Who does not need to schedule an introductory lesson?
Music students seeking individual private lessons, age seven (7) and above, who are ready to enroll and commit to the full quarter term.
Music students interested in participating in an ensemble (schedule an ensemble audition instead).
Music students, ages 0-2, interested in Music or Piano Mommy & Me.
Everyone else must schedule an introductory music lesson!
Schedule an Introductory Music Lesson
ENSEMBLE AUDITION
Most music students wishing to participate in choir, band, concert band, orchestra, strings, rock band, and musical theater must schedule an ensemble audition. Most ensemble auditions are held on Saturdays throughout the year. Students already enrolled in music lessons do not need to perform an audition. Please discuss with your teacher and have your teacher contact the office.
“Dr. Dennis is very encouraging and patient. He also cares very much about his students being lifelong pianists so he makes sure that my son is enjoying what he is playing and regularly allows him to learn/play pieces he is interested in. In that same vein, Dr. Dennis is great at picking pieces that he knows my son will enjoy; my son will simultaneously be learning a Beethoven movement and a contemporary piece like Bohemian Rhapsody. We are very happy and grateful to have Dr. Dennis as our piano teacher!