Interviews
Excellence in Music: An Interview with Laurie Niles
We recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Laurie Niles from Violinist.com during the 2024 ASTAxSuzuki Convention.
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Musicality"
"Musicality" by Poetjournalist-in-Residence, Aaron Dworkin encompasses the nuance that exists in the balance between technique and soul.
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Reverence for Resonance"
This month's poem is "Reverence for Resonance". Celebrate the echoes of sound, the thrill of sonic vibrations, and the beauty of music-making with this poem from Shar Music's Poetjournalist-in-residence, Aaron Dworkin.
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Harmony"
This month's poem is "Harmony." Celebrate the thrill of making music, the perfection of every note, and the sublime experience of playing together in concert.
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Musican's Tale"
Every musician has their humble beginnings, an origin story that defines who they are. Shar Music® wants to celebrate that journey with poetry from our Poetjournalist-in-residence, Aaron Dworkin. Today's poem is "Musician's Tale."
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Discovery"
We return with another poem from Shar Music’s® own Poetjournalist-in-Residence, Aaron Dworkin.
Fun & Entertainment
Rob Landes Sends a Violin to Space
Can a Franz Hoffmann Amadeus violin survive space travel? Rob Landes finds out.
Pop Culture & Lifestyle
Music Camp Preparation Guide
Everything you'll need for Orchestra Camp this Summer.
Product Reviews
Bass Pickup Review: Unleashing the Power of Tonal Versatility
The Copperhead Pickup from Realist has been recommended for its rich, powerful, and well-balanced sound. We wanted to rigorously test and evaluate the pickup to see for ourselves.
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Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Chamber Music"
Please enjoy Aaron Dworkin's newest work titled Chamber Music, which dives into the unique dialogue that occurs between instruments and the joy found in the shared art of creation.
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Orchestral Oasis"
In tandem with Shar Music®, Aaron has created a group of poems that relate to classical music, his own life and experience, and the universal process of making art. Aaron Dworkin is a Poetjournalist, Social Entrepreneur, Performing Artist, Author, Filmmaker, Philanthropist, and Professor of Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. In the weeks ahead, we’ll be sharing Aaron's poetry frequently on our Shar Music® Blog, our YouTube Channel and our Social Media accounts, so be sure to stay tuned!
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Aaron Dworkin is a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and was President Obama’s first appointment to the National Council on the Arts.; he is a current Professor of Arts Leadership and Fellowship at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance, as well as the founder of the Sphinx Organization, a non-profit dedicated to the development of young Black and Latino classical musicians. He has recorded and collaborated with a diverse range of artists from around the world, including Yo-Yo Ma, Damien Sneed, Anna Deveare Smith, Damian Woetzel, and Lil Buck. He is a best-selling author and the writer of the poetry collection They Said I Wasn’t Really Black. https://www.aarondworkin.com/
ABOUT: Shar Music®
Founded by musicians, for musicians. Shar Music® is a market leader in North America, and your best source for violin family instruments – violin, viola, cello, and bass – as well as strings, bows, sheet music, cases, and accessories. Our focus and our mission: making music accessible to everyone.
Educational Corner
Deep Diving into Crystal Boyack's "Wee Violin" Curriculum
Wee Violin is a collection of 33 traditional tunes from around the world that Boyack put together over a period of five years, designing a curriculum to support "Pre-Twinkle" beginners ages three through seven.
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Interviews
Excellence in Music: An Interview with Laurie Niles
We recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Laurie Niles from Violinist.com during the 2024 ASTAxSuzuki Convention.
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Musicality"
"Musicality" by Poetjournalist-in-Residence, Aaron Dworkin encompasses the nuance that exists in the balance between technique and soul.
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Reverence for Resonance"
This month's poem is "Reverence for Resonance". Celebrate the echoes of sound, the thrill of sonic vibrations, and the beauty of music-making with this poem from Shar Music's Poetjournalist-in-residence, Aaron Dworkin.