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…
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:…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
It’s festival season! Festivals can be a blast, and a must have experience for everyone (in our opinion). However, you want to make sure you go prepared! There’s nothing worse than arriving at a festival you’ve been looking forward to for a long time only to realize you’ve forgotten something very important! See below for…
The Center Stage recital is nearing…are you ready? Here are a few points to check off in order to ensure that you’re ready to perform to the best of your ability. If you can’t confidently say yes to all of these questions, then you know it’s time to talk to your teacher and hit the…
Not sure what to get your dad, grandfather, godfather, uncle or father figure this year for Father’s Day? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Sometimes the best gift is just spending quality time together. You don’t have to worry about what to get, if they’ll like it, or waiting in long lines at the stores….
Performing on stage can be a terrifying experience. I remember reading a quote of one pianist who said that “you always get very nervous, you just get used to it after time”. If you’re questioning whether or not to perform, here’s some things to think about. First, make sure you have good technique on your…
