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…
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Chasing the Sun
Every issue of our Center Stage Mag features a playlist curated by editor, Angela O’Reilly. Our most recent issue’s playlist, “Chasing the Sun,” has all the dreamy feels of those warm summer days. Pour some lemonade, chill out, and take a listen. Enjoy 🙂 You can listen to the playlist on our Spotify. We’ve also…
CENTER STAGE GIVEAWAY!
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! Comment on this blog post by August 31st, 2017 three reasons why you love Center Stage and you will be entered into the drawing. A winner will be chosen at random on the 1st of September. The lucky winner will receive a Rock the Stage T-Shirt, a Center Stage back pack,…
The Best Way To Celebrate 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!! July 4th, 1776 is the day in history that the 13 colonies declared their independence from England and became the United States of America. Every year this day is celebrated by all Americans, making the 4th one of the biggest BBQ days in the USA. Here’s some great ideas to give…
Festival Survival Kit: 15 Items You Can’t Forget!
It’s festival season! Festivals can be a blast, and a must have experience for everyone (in our opinion). However, you want to make sure you go prepared! There’s nothing worse than arriving at a festival you’ve been looking forward to for a long time only to realize you’ve forgotten something very important! See below for…
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift!
Not sure what to get your dad, grandfather, godfather, uncle or father figure this year for Father’s Day? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Sometimes the best gift is just spending quality time together. You don’t have to worry about what to get, if they’ll like it, or waiting in long lines at the stores….
Mother’s Day is Around the Corner!!
Treat your mom, grandma, godmother, aunt, or whomever with a special breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day! Why stress about what to buy, the money you’re spending, time spent at the stores and waiting online when you can do something simple and from the heart right from home! Make a special Mother’s Day breakfast and…
GiGYStuff
GigyStuff is a brand that was started by a mother and daughter team. They make cases to carry guitars and ukuleles to and from gigs. They strive to make products to not only protect your instruments, but to also showcase your own personal style. These bags are customizable. You get to pick the color of your…
Learning to Play By Ear
Playing by ear is a useful skill for any musician of any age. It shouldn’t be used as a crutch but when paired with other aspects of music such as theory and instrument practice, the effects serve to augment every student’s music learning experience. Not only this, but it’s a great feeling to be able…