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…
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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…
5 Great Ways to Introduce Your Children to Classical Music
September is National Classical Music month, and we couldn’t be more excited! We know that a lot of kids might think classical music is boring or old, but we happen to think it’s pretty cool. Besides appreciating the technique and artistry of classical music, there are also countless benefits to listening and learning this style….
Top 10 Practicing Tips!
If you went on vacation this summer, chances are you probably haven’t touched your instrument in a few weeks. You may be a little rusty and school is right around the corner. But, have no fear! We have created 10 easy steps on how to get “back to school” ready: Get Back Into a Practice…
The Ultimate Recital Checklist
The day of a recital can be hectic and stressful. Besides performance nerves, you must also remember everything you need to bring to the recital hall. We have created the ultimate recital checklist for parents & performers to help ensure a stress-free day! For a printable version, click below: Recital Checklist for Parents & Performers…
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….
10 Recital Mishaps And How to Avoid Them
Our Winter Recital is just around the corner and our students are busy practicing for the big day. During a recital, you can run into some mishaps that you didn’t quite prepare for. We have compiled a list of the 10 most common recital mishaps, along with tips on how to avoid them: You Made…
Issue VII: Don’t Believe in Ghosts
Issue VII features the up and coming band Don’t Believe in Ghosts. The main article is written by our own, Ulises Amaya! See below for a peek into Issue VII: “Don’t Believe In Ghosts is an alt-rock band from NYC with infectious synth-pop sensibilities. At times their music seems so familiar that you may feel…
National Bullying Prevention Month
This month is National Bullying Prevention Month and that is definitely a cause that we can get behind! In this day and age, there are so many people getting bullied. Bullying isn’t happening just at school anymore, it’s also happening over the internet. This means that bullying is now occurring 24/7, which often leads to harsh and…