This month we celebrate the birthday of one of the most famous composers of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (b. January 27, 1756). Known as a child prodigy, Mozart was composing large works by the age of six until his untimely death at age 35. His influence is felt even today, especially in the world…
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How to Kick Performance Anxiety to the Curb
Performing can be an exciting experience! Being on stage, in the spotlight with all eyes on you, can also be a bit nerve wracking. We’ve found that these few things help us get into the swing of a performance and kick nerves to the curb: Be prepared! Before performing, make sure to have practiced your…
Four Tips To Spark Creativity!
“Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world.” – Brene Brown Harnessing your creativity can be an extremely exciting task. It opens up your imagination and allows new ideas to flow. Anyone and everyone can tap into their creative spirit, but beginning the creative process can prove to be the hardest part,…
Happy New Year!
It’s the second day of the new year and it’s time to get to work on your resolutions. What are your goals for 2018? What is it that you want to bring into your life? What are you leaving behind in 2017? (Tell us in the comments! We’d love to know.) We’ve included a few tips…
What Are You Doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve?
The holiday season is coming to a close but we still have one more celebration to go, and it’s a big one! New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest party nights of the year. Stay safe on New Year’s by staying in and inviting some friends over. We’ve included some easy recipes for drinks…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
The holidays are upon us and it is time for celebration! Nowadays, we’re all so busy; it can become overwhelming very quickly. We want to help you slow down, relax and enjoy the holiday spirit! It’s the time to be cherishing quality moments with your friends, family and loved ones. To relieve some of your…
Beethoven, Puccini and Webern Walk Into A Bar…
This December marks the birthdays of two legends of the Romantic era and one from our current era. Ludwig van Beethoven (12/17/1770 – 3/26/1827), Giacomo Puccini (12/22/1858 – 11/29/1924), and Anton Webern (12/3/1883 – 9/15/1945), each had their special talents that contributed and influenced the world of music to this date. Beethoven was a German…
What the *(^&% is NYSSMA?!
If you haven’t already, you or your teacher will decide whether or not you should participate in the NYSSMA festival. NYSSMA stands for New York State Schools Music Association. It is an annual music festival held (usually in the springtime) consisting of different components. Participants will be judged on things such as scales, a prepared…
With the Power of Soul Anything is Possible
Happy Birthday Jimi! James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was one of the most influential guitarists of his time, and is considered even today as rock music’s greatest guitarist. While that title can be disputed, Jimi Hendrix remains both a pioneer of new guitar sounds, playing style, recording techniques, and…
Give Thanks
We’re thankful for each and every one of our customers here at Center Stage. So thankful that we’re dedicating this post to it. Without you, Center Stage would not be what it is today. We started with 50 loyal students when we first opened and six years later we have almost 400! For this holiday…