Hello Wonderful Families,
We hope you’re enjoying the beautiful spring weather and all the music happening in your homes and in our community. Another month of watching your children grow in confidence and joy through music has been such a gift. Thank you for trusting us with their musical journeys!
Summer Recital – Our 17th Showcase!
It’s recital season! Hopefully you’re already hearing the buzz from our students about participating this June 13th or June 20th.
The number of students participating will determine how many shows we have and the official showtimes.
Each student performs in one show, on one Saturday.
Current projection: 12:30pm, 1:45pm & 3pm, both Saturdays. We will have this solidified by May 10th, if everyone fills out the sign up form.
Important note: We need everyone who wants to participate to register RIGHT NOW so that we can finalize the number of shows and schedule times accordingly.
Our recitals are always free and open to the public—the perfect chance to invite friends, family, and neighbors to cheer on your child(ren) or yourself, if you’re an adult student. There’s nothing quite like seeing everyone light up as our performers share what they’ve learned!
For students participating in the Summer Recital, there is a $20 registration fee per student to cover costs. If a student wants to perform in multiple mediums (i.e. voice and piano, separately, or an additional duet), the registration fee is $40. Your fee will be added to June 10th’s music lesson tuition. Step Up For Students families can find the Recital Registration Fee on the EMA Portal.
If participating, register now and tell your teacher ASAP, so that you can start practicing your performance piece(s)!
Showcase Spotlight: Spring Arts & Garden Festival
1pm-3pm
We’re thrilled to be returning for the 2nd year to the Spring Arts & Garden Festival at Central Park Town Center, THIS Saturday, May 9th! Come see our Youth Rock Bands and the Planet e Studios Teacher Band light up the stage.
This free, vibrant community event features local crafters, unique vendors, delicious food trucks, and from 1pm-3pm, live music from “The Undetermined,” “Insighted,” “Rūju,” and “The Friday Morning Jam Club!” It’s going to be a fantastic day of creativity and connection—our students and teachers are eager to see you there. There’s nothing like performing and spotting your students and fellow music friends there, enjoying your music.
Summer Musical Theatre Camp:
Robin Hood – The Musical
Registration Closed
New, Week-Long June Camp Options
Our main Summer Musical Theatre Camp is now full—thank you to everyone who signed up! We do have a waitlist if you’d still like to join:
We’re working hard on adding two, week-long, musical theatre camps in June, to accommodate all the awesome Musical Theater interest we’re receiving.
Led by Miss Mackinzie and Mr. Justus, our week-long camps are designed to immerse students in a fun and engaging musical experience centered around an exciting theme—such as Encanto or K-Pop Demon Hunters! Throughout the week, from 9am-12pm Monday thru Friday, campers will learn songs inspired by the theme, while also exploring elements of vocal technique, movement, and performance skills.
In addition to music, students will enjoy themed crafts, interactive games, creative storytelling, and basic choreography that brings the theme to life. Campers will also participate in group activities that build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence, all while having fun and making new friends.
Each week wraps up with a special showcase where campers can share what they’ve learned and celebrate their hard work with family and friends.
Stay tuned for details as we put the final touches (and dates) on these exciting new camp options!
Sponsorship Opportunities – Robin Hood: The Musical
We’re bringing Robinhood: The Musical to life this summer with our Musical Theatre Camp, and we’d love to invite our wonderful studio families and their businesses to be part of the magic!
Sponsorship is a beautiful way to support our students while gaining meaningful recognition in our community. Whether you own a local business, work with a company that loves the arts, or simply want to champion this production, your support makes a real difference.
Why Sponsor?
- Your name or business featured in the show program, posters, and social media shout-outs
- Recognition during the performances
- The joy of knowing you’re helping young performers build confidence, creativity, and lifelong memories
- A wonderful way to connect your business with our supportive, music-loving families
Sponsorship levels are flexible and designed to fit a variety of budgets. Every contribution — big or small — helps cover costumes, props, set pieces, and those extra special theatrical touches that make the show unforgettable.
If you’re interested or would like more information on the different sponsorship packages, click the button below to learn more about how your business can shine alongside our talented young thespians.
Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity — your support means the world to our students and helps us create something truly special together! 🎭🌲🏹
Grand Villa Showcase
Sunday, May 17th, 2pm
Mark your calendars! Our monthly Grand Villa Showcase is this Sunday, May 17th at 2:00pm. It’s always a lovely afternoon of music and connection.
Limited spots, as always — contact your teacher or our Music Director, Mrs. Emily, to sign up. If you’re in need of community service hours, each visit counts for 2 hours. These performances are a great opportunity to work on repertoire and to practice in front of a warming audience, especially if you are interested in the Summer Recital and would like to test out your piece.
Note: We won’t have a June showcase, so please sign up for this month if your child would like to perform. We’d love a full house of talent and proud families!
Upcoming Performances:
Sunday, May 17th @ 2pm
No Performances in June
Sunday, July 19th @ 2pm
Dreaming of playing in a band? Our Youth Rock Band program is a fantastic next step for confident musicians. Students learn to play together, rehearse like real bands, and perform with energy and joy. Auditions are open right now—reach out if your child is interested!
YRB SPOTS WE WANT TO FILL ASAP:
GUITARIST FOR MONDAY’S 6PM-7PM YOUTH ROCK BAND CLASS, AGES 10-12
GUITARIST/KEYBOARDIST FOR THURSDAY’S 6:15PM-7:15PM YOUTH ROCK BAND CLASS, AGES 13-17
If you’re interested in either of these spots, or more, call/text 386.242.4014 or email info@planetestudios.com and we will get you in!
Teacher Spotlight: John Csorba
Mr. John has been with Planet e Studios for over 5 years now! Mr. John teaches drums, music exploration, and piano lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, inspiring students of all ages with his energy and passion for music. If you’re not able to secure a private lesson spot with him (he rarely has openings), he does have room available in our small-group Music Enrichment class, for ages 6-10! Mr. John has a special gift for working with young musicians. His patience and intuitive, accommodating teaching style help each student feel comfortable, confident, and understood. His fun and engaging lessons and classes make him a favorite among students and staff alike.
First Act Musical Theatre Class: Spots Available
Our First Act program continues to be a favorite for students who love to sing, act, dance, and shine on stage. This session is building wonderful skills in timing and precision, ensemble unity, clean entrances and cutoffs, expression, teamwork, and stage presence. Last month, they gave a great show at the Italian Festival and at Grand Villa, where they sang and performed pieces from Matilda, Grease, and Spongebob Musical. If your child has been thinking about joining, now is a great time—we’d love to welcome them!
For Step Up For Students recipients, this class is on the EMA Portal.
For ages 6–10, these lively group classes are perfect for exploring music in a fun, collaborative way. Students build rhythm, ear and melodic training, composition skills, and creativity, while making friends and discovering new musical ideas. This is an ideal, small-group class where your child can receive one-on-one attention, while still being a part of the whole.
Spots are available!
For Step Up For Students recipients, this class is on the EMA Portal.
Step Up for Students Recipients
Submit funds by the 1st of every month on EMA Portal
A quick, friendly note for our Step Up families:
Please keep your EMA Portal submissions current. It helps everything run smoothly so we can pour all our energy into teaching and celebrating your child’s progress instead of chasing paperwork.
Be sure to submit lessons before the start of a month.
Thank you so much for your diligence—we truly appreciate it! 💛
Make-up Lesson Days fall on the second Saturday of most months (or an alternate Saturday, if needed). For May, our Make-up Lesson Day is Saturday, May 16th. Check the “What’s Happening” board in the studio, or the TV announcements in the lobby, and these newsletters for the full year list of Make-up dates. Message the business line to sign up and reserve a spot.
This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th, we celebrate all the incredible mothers who fill our studio with love, encouragement, and beautiful support. Whether you’re a mom, grandma, or mother-figure, thank you for everything you do. Your role in your child’s musical growth is priceless—we’re so grateful for you.
Wishing you a month filled with melody, laughter, and love.
We’ll see you at the studio!
Warmly,
The Planet e Studios Team 🎹🎤
