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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.

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.

New tools keep showing up in the Shar workshop, each one designed to solve a small problem musicians quietly live with every day. Strings that speak faster. Cases that travel easier. Accessories that make long practice sessions less of a battle. This latest collection brings fresh string technology, smarter protection, and thoughtful comfort upgrades that help players focus on music instead of gear.

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.

We recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Laurie Niles from Violinist.com during the 2024 ASTAxSuzuki Convention.

"Musicality" by Poetjournalist-in-Residence, Aaron Dworkin encompasses the nuance that exists in the balance between technique and soul.