It was long thought that children with learning disabilities couldn’t. They couldn’t learn, couldn’t have fun, and couldn’t enjoy life. We know now that that isn’t true and understand that children, even those with severe cognitive deficiencies, can do all of these things and more. There is perhaps no better way to introduce children to what…
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Recital Prep List
Recital season is upon us. We’ve compiled a list of ten easy steps to help you prepare for your recital! After all, your performance is your shining moment to show all of your friends and family your skills. 1. Have Support! Nothing will make you feel more confident than having the room filled with your…
Festivals You Can’t Miss This Year!
Festival season is upon us! Check out the list below of a few upcoming festivals we’re excited about. Let us know which one you’re most looking forward to in the comments! Central Park Summer Stage Saturday June 2nd – Wednesday September 5th Central Park, New York Find more info here! Summer Jam Sunday June 10th…
How Can You Make Your Performance Unique
The Center Stage Rock The Stage Gig is right around the corner. How will you make your performance stand out this time around? Below are a few artists & bands that took the idea of stage presence and ran with it. KISS: The band KISS has a unique trademark. All band members paint designs on…
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…
Feliz Cinco De Mayo!
Feliz Cinco! This year Cinco De Mayo falls on a Saturday and for us Cinco De Mayo lovers that means PARTY TIME! This blog post is dedicated to all things Cinco! We’ve included recipes you can make to celebrate the day and the perfect playlist to help get the party started. Relax, eat, drink, dance…
Meet Skela: From Center Stage Student to NYC Musician
In the newest issue of Center Stage Magazine, Layers, our main article features Skela; an up and coming NYC singer/songwriter AND a former Center Stage student. From when we first met Skela in 2011, there was no doubt in our minds as to the limit of her talents and creativity. A teenager at the time, with…
4 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress at Work
April is Stress Awareness Month, which is very important to us here at Center Stage! Stress occurs for all of us in different areas of our lives. We’ve dedicated this post to ways to reduce the stress in your life! 1. Declutter: One of the best ways to reduce stress is to declutter! Our external environment…
Happy Rockin’ Birthday!
April is a big month for musical birthdays! We celebrate the birthdays of Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, John Oates, Mandy Moore, Joss Stone, Chance the Rapper, Stephen Marley, Michael Franti, Barbara Streisand, and Willie Nelson. That’s quite a list, and there’s even more than that! Although many of these artists are from different generations and…
Easter Dinner Made Simple
Easter is just around the corner and many look at Easter as a sign that spring has sprung! It’s a time to get together with loved ones, have a feast and maybe even an Easter egg hunt in the backyard! This year we’ve included some recipes for you to make your day a bit easier,…