Fun & Entertainment
Rob Landes Sends a Violin to Space
Can a Franz Hoffmann Amadeus violin survive space travel? Rob Landes finds out.
Fun & Entertainment
Can a Glue Stick be used as Violin Rosin?
Surely nothing can go grown when we bring Jack into a room with arts and crafts.
Fun & Entertainment
Old vs. New Violins: Can You Hear the Difference?
We compared old and new violins to see if we could really hear the difference. Can you?
Educational Corner
Carbon Fiber vs Wood Bows
Can Shar Music's own staff hear the difference between the two?
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What Would You Choose If Your Shar Music Order Was FREE?
From April 1st to April 3rd, 2025, Shar Music is making that dream a reality. During this special 3-day event, three lucky customers each day will be randomly selected to receive their entire order for FREE — up to a $1,000 value!
Classical Music
Celebrating the Genius of Johann Sebastian Bach: A Birthday Tribute for String Musicians
Celebrate Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday with a deep dive into his legacy, most beloved works for string instruments, and how to bring his music to life with curated sheet music from Shar Music. Perfect for teachers, parents, and musicians of all levels.
Educational Corner
Bach’s Solo String Works – Comparing Editions and Making the Right Choice
In this guide, we’ll dive into the key differences between major editions, discuss scholarly vs. pedagogical approaches, and explore how historical performance practice influences modern editions. By the end, you’ll know which editions are trusted by professionals (and competitions) and which are best for students, all available at Shar Music, your trusted source for all your string music needs.
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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.
