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….
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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…
Haunted Headphones: Sounds of Spooky Season!
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…
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…
International Strange Music Day
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….
Celebrating the Spirt of America Through Music
American patriotic music has represented the culture and spirit of our country ever since the very first Independence day on July 4th, 1776. From marches, to anthems, to pop & rock ballads, patriotic songs tell a tale of vast history and represent the hearts and pride of American citizens. It is no wonder that after…
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…
Winter Wellness for Singers
Vocal health is important all year long, but the winter brings many factors that make it imperative to stay vigilant so you can stay healthy and keep singing! Here are a few tips to keep your voice feeling performance-ready all winter long. 1. General Health Every musician must take care of their instrument. For some…
Virtual NYSSMA 2021 Explained
This year has brought many challenges and changes to almost every part of life, and this Spring’s NYSSMA Festival is no exception. In order to help you navigate the 2021 Virtual NYSSMA Festival, we have created a super helpful video, along with 5 easy steps to participate in NYSSMA this year, that will walk students…
Everything to Get You in the Mood for Fall!
Yesterday marked the first official day of Autumn, and we could not be more excited! The weather will start to get cooler, the leaves will be changing, and pumpkin spice is definitely in the air. Fall is one of our favorite times of year and we wanted to share with you all of the things…