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…
Instruments & Gear
Picking The Right Guitar For You
The first step in every musician’s career is also one of the hardest – finding the instrument that’s right for you. Where can I buy a guitar? What style of guitar should I buy? Does price matter? If you’re asking yourself these questions, look no further! We have the answers to each one of these…
Choosing The Right Instrument For You
Picking a musical instrument can be daunting and stressful. Usually, once you choose an instrument, you will play that instrument throughout elementary, middle and high school. So, it is important to make sure that you are choosing the right instrument for yourself! We have created a guide below with facts about different popular instruments in…
10 Songwriting Tips with A2nelito
In the recent issue of Center Stage Mag, the talented pianist/producer A2nelito sat down with us to share his 10 songwriting tips. From which equipment to buy, to choosing chords, to honing in on your “sound,” these 10 steps are invaluable to anyone looking to write music. 1. Listen to Everything. 2. Clear Your Mind….
National Piano Month!
This month is National Piano Month and we are so excited to share the benefits of piano with you! Piano is one of the best instruments, in our opinions. Learning to play the piano can be so beneficial for a musician. The piano assists in dexterity and aids those who are not-so ambidextrous. When playing…
Pick the Perfect Instrument For You!
Learning to play an instrument is so beneficial for people of all ages. There have been studies done that show practicing an instrument can provide us with many benefits as we age, ultimately defending against memory loss and cognitive decline. That being said, if you do start music lessons before the age of nine there…
CENTER STAGE GIVEAWAY 2.0!
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! It’s time for another giveaway and this is your chance to win! All you have to do is write us a review on Facebook: @centerstagemusiccenter Once you review us, you will be entered for a chance to win a special prize package of: 50% off one lesson, a Center…
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,…
Festival Survival Kit: 15 Items You Can’t Forget!
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…
How is Playing an Instrument Helping You?
Music is something the majority of us enjoy whether as a casual listener, or an active participant. No matter the age, participating is helpful for mental, emotional and physical health. The reasons for playing an instrument could run an infinite list, but here are just a few to hopefully get you playing! Music is fun…