Whether about love, heartbreak, longing, or reconciliation…there are an estimated greater than 100 million recorded love songs throughout history! As this is clearly one of the most popular themes in music – across every genre imaginable – we wanted to take a quick dive into the popularity of the love song as an art form. …
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Your ULTIMATE Holiday Music Compilation
As we are in the heart of the holiday season, we, here at Center Stage, wished to compile some of the great holiday songs of the past and present for your listening and learning pleasure. Below you will find some our curated Spotify playlists (one for every mood), sheet music to learn these tunes at…
Women Rock Day!
Women Rock Day is acknowledged in the United States on January 3rd every year, celebrating women’s contributions and accomplishments in the rock music industry. Women Rock Day came to fruition on January, 3rd 1987, when the legendary singer/songwriter Aretha Franklin became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame….
Haunted Headphones: Sounds of Spooky Season!
Halloween is just around the corner and we wanted to share our favorite “haunted headphones” tunes to get you in the mood for spooky season! We have compiled a list of some simple and scary songs that you can learn on your own or in your lessons. And of course, we have shared a playlist…
Celebrating 10 Years of Center Stage: An Exclusive Interview
This month marks Center Stage’s 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! In 2011, Center Stage began as an American dream…one woman’s vision to provide a space that made music accessible for students of all walks of life. To give the opportunity to learn the language of music, to perform, to create and to rock out. Fast forward 10…
Celebrating the Spirt of America Through Music
American patriotic music has represented the culture and spirit of our country ever since the very first Independence day on July 4th, 1776. From marches, to anthems, to pop & rock ballads, patriotic songs tell a tale of vast history and represent the hearts and pride of American citizens. It is no wonder that after…
Picking The Right Guitar For You
The first step in every musician’s career is also one of the hardest – finding the instrument that’s right for you. Where can I buy a guitar? What style of guitar should I buy? Does price matter? If you’re asking yourself these questions, look no further! We have the answers to each one of these…
Winter Wellness for Singers
Vocal health is important all year long, but the winter brings many factors that make it imperative to stay vigilant so you can stay healthy and keep singing! Here are a few tips to keep your voice feeling performance-ready all winter long. 1. General Health Every musician must take care of their instrument. For some…
Center Stage Family Holiday Cookbook
While we have been separated for a good part of 2020, we have felt the strength of our community here at Center Stage grow in more ways than we could have ever imagined. We thought what better way to celebrate the holidays “together” than over a hot plate of food! Yes! That is correct… we…
Quarantine Reflection: 10 Things to be Thankful For!
A Reflection From Quarantine: During this time of year, with Thanksgiving around the corner, we like to incorporate a list of things we’re thankful for into our blogs. This year, more than ever, we want to spread positive energy and gratitude. It has been an unprecedented and trying year, with new hurdles to figure…