September marks the birthday of three significant composers in musical history. Below I’ll highlight some of their major accomplishments. This summary will only scratch the surface of these brilliant minds, so, if you like what you read and/or hear, do some research of your own and dive deeper into the lives of these significant composers!…
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The Best Way to Enjoy The Last Bits of Summer!
Labor Day is just around the corner, which means so is the cooler autumn weather. However, let’s try to squeeze the most out of the end of summer! Being that almost all Americans and Canadians have Labor Day off, that makes it the perfect opportunity to have one last BBQ of the season! Get your…
The Power of Singing
We are so lucky to each have a voice of our own. Not only is it our source of communication, but it allows each of us to sing! While many people will not develop this skill, as a musician it is crucial to sing and to practice singing. Not only is it fun, but it…
An Interesting Take on How Music Can Help You Heal
Every day we are bombarded with different sounds. These sounds that we are constantly hearing have an effect on us. Not only can an abundance of noise disrupt our thought patterns, but the vibrations put out from the sounds we are hearing can also effect our bodies. A new theory that some in modern science…
Fun Facts about Claude Debussy
This August 22nd will mark the birthday of composer Claude Debussy (August 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918). His abilities to combine unconventional scales and harmonies brought him to the forefront of music, influencing not just the classical realm, but the jazz world as well. He is best known for championing impressionism, a term which…
Six Ways To Maintain Your Musical Skills – Even In The Summer!
Practicing during the summer can be a daunting task because everyone loves having fun in the sun! While the most dedicated students won’t back down from practicing a lot no matter the weather, here are a couple ideas of how to keep yourself motivated and ready for fall lessons/school when you return! Don’t stop practicing:…
Chasing the Sun
Every issue of our Center Stage Mag features a playlist curated by editor, Angela O’Reilly. Our most recent issue’s playlist, “Chasing the Sun,” has all the dreamy feels of those warm summer days. Pour some lemonade, chill out, and take a listen. Enjoy 🙂 You can listen to the playlist on our Spotify. We’ve also…
CENTER STAGE GIVEAWAY!
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! Comment on this blog post by August 31st, 2017 three reasons why you love Center Stage and you will be entered into the drawing. A winner will be chosen at random on the 1st of September. The lucky winner will receive a Rock the Stage T-Shirt, a Center Stage back pack,…
The Bonnaroo Schism
In 2012, I was a 23 year old musician and teacher, eager to explore the world. A prime age of travel and discovery, I was living in the nebulous landscape of millennial America. I should say I feel there is a distinction between pre and post 2008 millennials. It seems to me, the peak of…
The Best Way To Celebrate 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!! July 4th, 1776 is the day in history that the 13 colonies declared their independence from England and became the United States of America. Every year this day is celebrated by all Americans, making the 4th one of the biggest BBQ days in the USA. Here’s some great ideas to give…