If you want to share your music, you have to record it. Your live performances are limited to attracting people only in your immediate vicinity, but by recording your songs, you have the opportunity to upload and share them with anyone in the world. You increase your exposure and open yourself up to different avenues…
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 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….
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…
Halloween is just around the corner and we wanted to share our favorite “haunted headphones” tunes to get you in the mood for spooky season! We have compiled a list of some simple and scary songs that you can learn on your own or in your lessons. And of course, we have shared a playlist…
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….
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…
Tomorrow, August 24th, is International Strange Music Day! What is Strange Music Day you might ask? It is a day to break out of your comfort zone and experience music that may be strange, unusual or even a bit bizzare. You don’t even necessarily have to listen to bizare music to celebrate Strange Music Day….
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…
Don’t you just love it when Halloween falls on a Sunday!? A whole day of festivities! …actually, scratch that, a whole WEEKEND of festivities! But, aside from trick-or-treating, what else can we do to celebrate? What if you’re too old to trick-or-treat? Are there still fun ways to feel the magic and nostalgia of Halloween?…
