Shoulder Rest or Not? What Every Violinist and Violist Should Know
Should violinists and violists use a shoulder rest? Explore the pros, cons, and history of this modern accessory to make the best choice for your body, style, and sound.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Aaron Dworkin's "Discovery"
We return with another poem from Shar Music’s® own Poetjournalist-in-Residence, Aaron Dworkin.
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Rob Landes Sends a Violin to Space
Can a Franz Hoffmann Amadeus violin survive space travel? Rob Landes finds out.
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Music Camp Preparation Guide
Everything you'll need for Orchestra Camp this Summer.
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Jascha Heifetz The Sound That Changed the Violin Forever
Jascha Heifetz changed the way the world hears the violin. This post explores his lasting legacy and how violinists today can learn from his unmatched artistry.
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Young Strings of America - Tradition Opening Doors for the Next Generation
Shar Music created Young Strings of America to give talented young string players real opportunities before their careers begin. Grounded in classical tradition and built for the next generation, YSOA opens doors to mentorship, visibility, and professional stages. The future of string music is not coming someday. It is already tuning up.
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Etudes and Galamian Principles
When winter keeps students indoors, the practice room becomes a second home. Ivan Galamian’s approach to violin teaching remains a trusted guide because it builds technique that lasts. Paired with the studies of Flesch, Kreutzer, and Rode, his principles form a clear path from foundational skills to confident, expressive playing. These time-tested materials continue to shape generations of violinists for one simple reason - they work.
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Shoulder Rest or Not? What Every Violinist and Violist Should Know
Should violinists and violists use a shoulder rest? Explore the pros, cons, and history of this modern accessory to make the best choice for your body, style, and sound.
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.