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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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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.