Blogs

What options exist for string players who want to expand their appreciation of animals and the planet into a conscious choice when they pick up a violin?

Have you ever wondered what playing a wedding is like for the musicians themselves? In this article, we interviewed several gigging musicians on their experiences to give you a behind-the-scenes look at Wedding Season.

Where did the idea for sheet music come from? How were songs taught to singers and musicians in the days before the printing press? Who catalogued music to begin with? The answers lie in the cloistered stone walls of a monastery in Tuscany, Italy all the way back in 1025.

A heartfelt tribute that's sure to resonate with readers who have experienced the beauty of a parent's melody.

Join us in celebration of Pride Month as we reflect on the legacy of strength and creativity that these five trailblazing composers have given the classical music community. 

Shar Music is delighted to announce our first ever official Poetjournalist in Residence, Aaron Dworkin! This Emmy award-winning writer and educator will work with us to create, record, and share a total of 12 original poems throughout his residency, which will directly connect with Shar Music's broader musical mission.

You've got questions about your account?  We've got answers!

There is no doubt that the violin we recognize today originated in the mid-1500s in Cremona, Italy, more specifically from the hand of one Andrea Amati.

As with most industries, the history of German violin making can be traced to the history of Germany itself, with its twists and turns of economic and social trends, influence of outsiders, emergence of new technologies, and access to natural resources and trade routes.