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Music Camp Preparation Guide
Everything you'll need for Orchestra Camp this Summer.
Pop Culture & Lifestyle
Chenyi Avsharian: Finding Confidence
Some thoughts on finding confidence from award-winning violinist and Shar Music COO Chenyi Avsharian.
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How to Put a Shoulder Rest on a Violin
Learn how to put a shoulder rest on a violin: choose the right type and size, attach the feet without scratching, adjust for comfort, and fix slipping. Includes a troubleshooting table and care tips.
How to Tune a Violin: A Complete Guide for Beginners and Beyond
Learn how to tune a violin step by step, from the A string to safe peg technique, tuning by ear, and the chromatic tuner trap. Plus why your violin drifts out of tune and when it needs a repair.
How to Hold a Violin Bow: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Learn how to hold a violin bow the right way, with step-by-step finger placement, common mistakes, and quick fixes for scratchy tone. Includes practice drills and tools to build a relaxed, balanced bow hold.
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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.
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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.