3 Tips To Write Lyrics For Your Next Song Tips for writing lyrics

3 Tips To Write Lyrics For Your Next Song

With our globalized streaming era, the fields of music and songwriting have become vastly more competitive than they used to be. In a study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, they found that participating in the songwriting industry is a struggle, especially for women. Only a quarter of artists on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end…

NYSSMA EXPLAINED NYSSMA Explained Blog

NYSSMA EXPLAINED

Navigating how to participate and prepare for NYSSMA can be a confusing and daunting task, especially if this is your first time. Luckily, we have created a comprehensive list and video with everything you need to know to have a fun and successful festival experience! If you haven’t already, you and your teacher will decide…

Women Rock Day! Women Rock Day

Women Rock Day!

Women Rock Day is acknowledged in the United States on January 3rd every year, celebrating women’s contributions and accomplishments in the rock music industry.  Women Rock Day came to fruition on January, 3rd 1987, when the legendary singer/songwriter Aretha Franklin became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame….

National Saxophone Day: Celebrating One of the Most Dynamic Instruments!

National Saxophone Day: Celebrating One of the Most Dynamic Instruments!

This Sunday, November 6th, is National Saxophone Day! It is celebrated every year on the birthday of Antoine-Joseph ‘Adolphe’ Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. Throughout history, this soulful instrument has a long legacy for its contributions to music, from jazz to classical to pop and everything in-between. Let’s learn some more about one of…

The Sounds of Hispanic Heritage Month

The Sounds of Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month  (9/15 – 10/15) celebrates the vast histories, cultures and achievements of Latin American people. From art to science to film, each year we take this month to recognize the groundbreaking influences that the diverse Latin American communities have on the world. Today we want to celebrate the sounds of Hispanic Heritage Month….

Live Creatively Day: 5 Ways to Celebrate! Live Creatively Day

Live Creatively Day: 5 Ways to Celebrate!

Wednesday, Sept. 14th is “Live Creatively Day!” At Center Sage we are 100% supportive of embracing creativity each and every day…but, what exactly does it mean to be creative? And can anyone be creative?…ABSOLUTELY!   By definition, to be creative means to use your imagination or to have original ideas, especially in the production of…

Everything You Need To Know About NYSSMA

Everything You Need To Know About NYSSMA

NYSSMA is back in person this year! Here is everything you need to know to have a fun and successful festival experience. If you haven’t already, you and your teacher will decide whether or not you should participate in the NYSSMA festival. NYSSMA is an optional statewide music festival, in which students will be judged…

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