The Center Stage Rock The Stage Gig is right around the corner. How will you make your performance stand out this time around? Below are a few artists & bands that took the idea of stage presence and ran with it. KISS: The band KISS has a unique trademark. All band members paint designs on…
The Perfect Memorial Day BBQ
Memorial Day is a special day set aside to honor those who have passed while fighting for our country. We have lost countless good people throughout many wars, and they should not go forgotten. Memorial Day has also became the un-official, official start to the summer season. It’s more common than not to have, or…
Pick the Perfect Instrument For You!
Learning to play an instrument is so beneficial for people of all ages. There have been studies done that show practicing an instrument can provide us with many benefits as we age, ultimately defending against memory loss and cognitive decline. That being said, if you do start music lessons before the age of nine there…
Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed
Mother’s Day is a time to say thank you to all the hardworking, superhero Mom’s in our lives. Its a day to celebrate your mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, godmother or stepmother and pamper them. You don’t need to spend a whole lot of money to show that you care. A simple and relaxing breakfast in…
Feliz Cinco De Mayo!
Feliz Cinco! This year Cinco De Mayo falls on a Saturday and for us Cinco De Mayo lovers that means PARTY TIME! This blog post is dedicated to all things Cinco! We’ve included recipes you can make to celebrate the day and the perfect playlist to help get the party started. Relax, eat, drink, dance…
Meet Skela: From Center Stage Student to NYC Musician
In the newest issue of Center Stage Magazine, Layers, our main article features Skela; an up and coming NYC singer/songwriter AND a former Center Stage student. From when we first met Skela in 2011, there was no doubt in our minds as to the limit of her talents and creativity. A teenager at the time, with…
4 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress at Work
April is Stress Awareness Month, which is very important to us here at Center Stage! Stress occurs for all of us in different areas of our lives. We’ve dedicated this post to ways to reduce the stress in your life! 1. Declutter: One of the best ways to reduce stress is to declutter! Our external environment…
10 Springtime Activities to Check Out on Long Island
Spring is one of the best times of the year! After a long, cold winter the weather is finally starting to warm up, the trees are turning green again, and flowers are slowly starting to bloom. The world is starting to look beautiful and alive again! We’ve listed a few spring time activities you and…
Happy Rockin’ Birthday!
April is a big month for musical birthdays! We celebrate the birthdays of Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, John Oates, Mandy Moore, Joss Stone, Chance the Rapper, Stephen Marley, Michael Franti, Barbara Streisand, and Willie Nelson. That’s quite a list, and there’s even more than that! Although many of these artists are from different generations and…
Easter Dinner Made Simple
Easter is just around the corner and many look at Easter as a sign that spring has sprung! It’s a time to get together with loved ones, have a feast and maybe even an Easter egg hunt in the backyard! This year we’ve included some recipes for you to make your day a bit easier,…