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Center Stage

About

A boutique, one-week songwriting experience unlike anywhere else

Our Process

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    Concept and Lyric Mapping

    With mentors and guidance, kids start to understand the fundamentals of a great song while nurturing their own artistic voice

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    Tracking and Live Performance

    Kids get to experiment with sound design, vocal performance, and production under the guidance of world class moguls and rising stars in the NYC scene

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    Visual Identity and Branding

    Campers get first hand experience experimenting. with branding, visuals, and color schemes for their artistic project. The visuals will complement their music

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    Final Master & Launch

    Kids will walk away with a fully produced high quality single, album artwork, and merch that complement their original song

What Sets Us Apart

While most music camps focus on large-group performances or rigid songwriting structures, Center Stage offers a boutique, tech-forward experience. We prioritize individual attention, limiting each session to just 6-10 students to ensure the quality of every project is exceptionally high. Your rising star will develop a unique sonic voice and visual identity while gaining a professional understanding of what makes a great song.

By working one-on-one with established New York songwriters and producers, campers record in a world-class studio and design their own custom merchandise and album artwork.

This camp is perfect for kids ages 11-13 who have shown an interest in songwriting or music creation. No expert-level skills are needed, though some basic musical experience is required to help them get the most out of their week.

Center Stage Package

  • Professional digital master of their original song

  • Custom-designed T-shirt showing their own branding

  • High-resolution digital album cover art.

  • Studio Access Day

  • Mentor Guidance

What Your Song Could Sound Like

Explore a curated collection of music from our mentors and leaders of Center Stage

Our Team

Rachel Rose

Founder

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Rachel Rose, carries the warmth of classic songwriting and the fire of modern soul. Her notable accomplishments include collaborations with Charles Myers (Yebba), John Alagia (John Mayer, Lukas Nelson), and Tyler Chester (Madison Cunningham). Her original song Back to the Beginning was a judge favorite in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, and she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for “Battle of the Instant Songwriters.” In 2024, she performed the national anthem for a sold-out Rangers game at Madison Square Garden and was an official SXSW artist. She was a finalist in American' Song’s Best Folk Songs, and she is finishing her debut album. Rachel loves working with kids and teaches songwriting, guitar, piano, and voice lessons for years.

Laura Danae

Producer/Songwriter

Laura Danae is a Brooklyn-based indie songwriter and producer who creates music inspired by 90s/00s alternative rock, drawing influence from artists like Alanis Morissette and Fiona Apple. She graduated from Berklee College of Music with a songwriting degree and a specialization in composition. She released her debut EP, "About Time," in 2021, which was featured on official Spotify playlist. Her work is characterized by introspective, alternative sounds, often showcased in live performances.

A Week At Center Stage

  • Day 1: Concept and Collaboration

    The camp opens with music-focused icebreakers and games to build group rapport. We then move into Songwriting 101, where campers learn the fundamentals of structure and melody. By the end of the day, every artist will have defined their song’s core theme and drafted their initial lyric ideas.

  • Day 2: Composition & Refinement

    The focus shifts to structured songwriting through one-on-one sessions aimed at polishing lyrics and exploring melodic possibilities. Campers will participate in group feedback rounds to sharpen their ideas, ensuring everyone finishes the day with a complete working draft of their song.

  • Day 3: The Mentor Sessions

    Campers connect with the industry’s top songwriters, producers, and artists for an immersive Mogul Day. These mentors provide firsthand insight into the professional music scene through guest lectures and personalized, one-on-one sessions. By the end of the day, students will apply this expert feedback to finalize a performance-ready version of their song.

  • Day 4: Visual Identity & Branding

    Campers transition from audio to visual as they develop their official artist identity. During this session, they will design custom merchandise and digital cover art, exploring the colors and aesthetics that align with their creative vision. This provides a hands-on introduction to branding and how visual representation complements their music.

  • Day 5: The Studio Experience

    The camp concludes with a field trip to Thump Recording Studio, where students track their final vocals in a professional environment. Campers will have the opportunity to explore the facility and experiment with high-end studio gear, gaining firsthand experience in the recording process.

    The day ends with a playback session in the control room, where students and their families—who are encouraged to attend—can hear the finished tracks on state-of-the-art monitors. Every camper will head home with their fully produced song, custom album artwork, branded merchandise, and the experience of a professional recording artist.

LET’S GET STARTED

Ready to turn your ideas into a professional record?

Secure your spot at Center Stage today and start building your sound.

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