“While we teach, we learn” was said by Seneca, a Roman philosopher. For very many years this has been an accepted and understood concept- the best way to understand something is to explain it to someone else. There has been research done that found that students who are enlisted to tutor others, apply it more…
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Alzheimer’s Awareness
Did you know September is Alzheimer Awareness month? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.” And according to the Mayo Clinic, “Research suggests that listening to…
13 Perfect Pumpkin Recipes to Celebrate Fall
The Autumn Equinox is Sunday Sept. 23rd, which means that pumpkin is officially in season! If you’re looking for some great fall activities, check out our Fall Bucket List blog we posted a few weeks ago. Below are some delicious pumpkin inspired recipes that are sure to get you into the Fall spirit. Pumpkin Pancakes Pumpkin Scones…
In Honor of Those We Lost
On September 11th, 2001, American history, and the world, was forever changed. September 11th became a sad day for all of us. I can say that I remember this day vividly. I could tell you exactly where I was, how I found out, the sadness and tears that ensued after the towers fell. The sad…
Fall Bucket List
There are so many amazing things to do in the fall that we put together a list so you and your family don’t miss out! Check out the Grande Festa Italiana held in early September. This awesome event has rides, fireworks, live music and lots of Italian food. It’s held at North Hempstead Beach Park…
Women In Music
This Sunday is Women’s Equality Day, which is an important day here at Center Stage as we are a business owned and run by women. We wanted to dedicate this blog to the amazing and talented women in the music industry and how powerful they are! Believe it or not, the music industry can be…
Back To School!
The summer is coming to a close, and everyone is getting in back-to-school mode. The days of relaxation and play are almost over and it can become very stressful; Running to and from school, practices, lessons, etc. In order to try to ease the stress levels that back-to-school can create, we decided to give some…
Art & Music: The Connection
Music and art go hand in hand. They’re two limbs of a whole, the creative arts. Art, like paintings, sculpture and photography are a visual representation of emotions. Music is a auditory representation of emotions. They are both used to express deep desires from within. They are a form of expression. Below are some amazing…
Bands You Need To Know!
At Center Stage, our instructors live and breathe music! Most of them are professional musicians outside of teaching. A few of our previous instructors have even left us for opportunities to tour! We are so proud to have these talented musicians as members of our team, we wanted to dedicate this blog to them! See…
Benefits of Trying Different Teaching Styles
When it comes to lessons, most students prefer to stick with the one instructor that they started with. However, there are so many benefits to having multiple different instructors over the course of your musical academics. Some of our students, and instructors, have noted how much progress they’ve seen after switching from one instructor that…