This month we celebrate one Baroque era great and one Romantic era prodigy. George Frideric Handel (2/23/1685 – 4/14/1759) and Felix Mendelssohn (2/3/1809 – 11/4/1847) were respectively two prolific composers of their time. They each saw fame both during and after their lives – a feat not always achieved by even the most famous of…
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Happy National Mentoring Month!
January is National Mentoring Month and mentorship is very important to us here at Center Stage. All of our instructors take pride in the fact that they not only just teach their students, but also encourage and inspire every student to pursue their passions in music. Mentor is defined as an “experienced and trusted advisor”…
“Melody is the Essence of Music.” – Mozart
This month we celebrate the birthday of one of the most famous composers of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (b. January 27, 1756). Known as a child prodigy, Mozart was composing large works by the age of six until his untimely death at age 35. His influence is felt even today, especially in the world…
How to Kick Performance Anxiety to the Curb
Performing can be an exciting experience! Being on stage, in the spotlight with all eyes on you, can also be a bit nerve wracking. We’ve found that these few things help us get into the swing of a performance and kick nerves to the curb: Be prepared! Before performing, make sure to have practiced your…
Four Tips To Spark Creativity!
“Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world.” – Brene Brown Harnessing your creativity can be an extremely exciting task. It opens up your imagination and allows new ideas to flow. Anyone and everyone can tap into their creative spirit, but beginning the creative process can prove to be the hardest part,…
Happy New Year!
It’s the second day of the new year and it’s time to get to work on your resolutions. What are your goals for 2018? What is it that you want to bring into your life? What are you leaving behind in 2017? (Tell us in the comments! We’d love to know.) We’ve included a few tips…
What Are You Doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve?
The holiday season is coming to a close but we still have one more celebration to go, and it’s a big one! New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest party nights of the year. Stay safe on New Year’s by staying in and inviting some friends over. We’ve included some easy recipes for drinks…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
The holidays are upon us and it is time for celebration! Nowadays, we’re all so busy; it can become overwhelming very quickly. We want to help you slow down, relax and enjoy the holiday spirit! It’s the time to be cherishing quality moments with your friends, family and loved ones. To relieve some of your…
Beethoven, Puccini and Webern Walk Into A Bar…
This December marks the birthdays of two legends of the Romantic era and one from our current era. Ludwig van Beethoven (12/17/1770 – 3/26/1827), Giacomo Puccini (12/22/1858 – 11/29/1924), and Anton Webern (12/3/1883 – 9/15/1945), each had their special talents that contributed and influenced the world of music to this date. Beethoven was a German…
What the *(^&% is NYSSMA?!
If you haven’t already, you or your teacher will decide whether or not you should participate in the NYSSMA festival. NYSSMA stands for New York State Schools Music Association. It is an annual music festival held (usually in the springtime) consisting of different components. Participants will be judged on things such as scales, a prepared…