CENTER STAGE Our facility is a music-learning center that provides music instruction for a wide variety of instruments, voice, theory, musical composition/songwriting, NYSSMA Preparation, and much more! MISSION Our mission is to provide our students with a holistic view of music through listening, playing, and creating; empowering them with a skill that enables them to express themselves through music. VISION At Center Stage we envision a community of emerging musicians who are learning musical skills while playing with excellence, having fun, and expressing themselves creatively....

I teach all ages and all level. Currently, I am an orchestra teacher at Lawrence Elementary. I teach 4th-6th grade orchestra. I also prepare students for NYSSMA and all county.

I help serious students to progress towards their goals as quickly as possible while preserving the highest quality of playing, whatever age and level. In fact, students typically accomplish in 6 months to a year what would have normally taken them 3 to 5+ years otherwise.

I have been playing the violin for over 15 years. I have thought in the United States as well as in Venezuela for at least two years. I have toured with orchestras from El Sistema of Venezuela in Asia, and I have participated in violin festivals. I am currently in my last year of undergrad in violin performance. I use different technics to teach, depending on what works best for the student. My first language is Spanish, so I would be more than happy to teach Spanish if the person prefers to. I am a very patient and friendly person with a lot of experience teaching kids, but I can also teach older beginners. I am open to finding ways that wor...

My name is Jarred Mercado and I have been teaching violin for the last 3 years. I am a Mathematics and Music Major at Hofstra University. I have worked with students from grades 3-9 on NYSSMA solo Repertoire from levels 1-5 on violin and viola and my students have earned scores in the outstanding category. I also work with students on basic technique, musicianship, and orchestral repertoire in order to help them become a well rounded musician.