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Sixty-one years ago, four young men from Liverpool changed the course of history with their first single “Love Me Do,” released on October 5th, 1962. But the song doesn’t  often get the recognition it deserves. In this article, we’ll take you through the history of “Love Me Do,” and discuss how the Beatles stumbled their way to stardom.

Join Aaron Dworkin for his latest poem about the only universal language we can speak: the joy of music.

For Larsen Strings, the new Direct & Focused line within the Il Cannone family not only improves upon the formula but boasts a completely new winding technique and synthetic core. In this article, we will take you through all the details and get to the heart of what Direct & Focused means for your violin. 

For Hispanic Heritage Month 2023, Shar Music® interviewed Jesús Florido to discuss his career as an acoustic and electric violinist, his unique path to success, and where he gets his inspiration from as a composer and a musician.

Every musician is familiar with the struggles of finding the perfect place to practice. In this article, you’ll find several suggestions for optimizing and maintaining a practice space that you can make your own. 

How a homesick soldier picked up his guitar and wrote the internationally successful bolero "En Mi Viejo San Juan.”

The bow is an essential part of playing any stringed instrument, and yet, many musicians overlook this aspect of playing.

Learn more about the latest addition to our Franz Hoffmann Beginner Violins: the Koe. Designed to help new players produce a bigger, more confident sound and amply their musical voice.

If you’re a player looking to level up your playing or if you’re just looking for something new to try out, be sure to check out the Larsen Aurora line.