Who is Christiana Kaimis? Christiana Kaimis is the creative mastermind behind all things design at Center Stage. This is no surprise, since as a child she kept herself entertained by simply playing with crayons and paper. She has since graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a Graphic Design degree. What does she do?…
Music
In Celebration of Liszt & Verdi
In October we celebrate two giants of the Romantic era. Piano virtuoso, Franz Liszt (October 22, 1811 – July 31, 1886), and opera hit-machine Giuseppe Verdi (October 9, 1813 – January 27, 1901) were both famously known in their time and are still well known today. From blisteringly fast piano solos, to vocal lines demanding…
Your Health Comes First: The Alexander Technique
What is the Alexander Technique and how can it help? The Alexander Technique is a method that focuses on developing an awareness of our ability to feel what is happening internally in order to create positive change in how we move, breathe, sit, stand, play an instrument, and engage with the world. It is a…
Why Is Music Education So Important?
Music education, unlike other academic fields of study, has always had to fight to stay afloat in many schools’ curriculums. Here are a few points to hopefully solidify, if not persuade you, as to why music is necessary in every child’s education. Studies show that students who study music receive higher SAT test scores than…
Famous Composers Born in September
September marks the birthday of three significant composers in musical history. Below I’ll highlight some of their major accomplishments. This summary will only scratch the surface of these brilliant minds, so, if you like what you read and/or hear, do some research of your own and dive deeper into the lives of these significant composers!…
The Best Way to Enjoy The Last Bits of Summer!
Labor Day is just around the corner, which means so is the cooler autumn weather. However, let’s try to squeeze the most out of the end of summer! Being that almost all Americans and Canadians have Labor Day off, that makes it the perfect opportunity to have one last BBQ of the season! Get your…
The Power of Singing
We are so lucky to each have a voice of our own. Not only is it our source of communication, but it allows each of us to sing! While many people will not develop this skill, as a musician it is crucial to sing and to practice singing. Not only is it fun, but it…
An Interesting Take on How Music Can Help You Heal
Every day we are bombarded with different sounds. These sounds that we are constantly hearing have an effect on us. Not only can an abundance of noise disrupt our thought patterns, but the vibrations put out from the sounds we are hearing can also effect our bodies. A new theory that some in modern science…
Fun Facts about Claude Debussy
This August 22nd will mark the birthday of composer Claude Debussy (August 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918). His abilities to combine unconventional scales and harmonies brought him to the forefront of music, influencing not just the classical realm, but the jazz world as well. He is best known for championing impressionism, a term which…
Six Ways To Maintain Your Musical Skills – Even In The Summer!
Practicing during the summer can be a daunting task because everyone loves having fun in the sun! While the most dedicated students won’t back down from practicing a lot no matter the weather, here are a couple ideas of how to keep yourself motivated and ready for fall lessons/school when you return! Don’t stop practicing:…