Blogs

Violinist Samuel Vargas Teixeira leads a diverse career as a performer, educator, and entrepreneur. We interviewed Samuel to discuss his winding and intricate path to becoming a classical violinist, as well as the philanthropy he is involved in providing music to children all over the globe. 

Shar Music’s own Shruthi Kattumenu sat down for an in-person interview with Jerod to discuss his career, aspirations, and moments of pride he celebrates as a Native American musician and composer. 

For Hispanic Heritage Month 2023, Shar Music® interviewed Jesús Florido to discuss his career as an acoustic and electric violinist, his unique path to success, and where he gets his inspiration from as a composer and a musician.

Shar Music’s own Shruthi Kattumenu sat down for an in-person interview with Kiana June Weber to pick her brain about what it’s like to tour, her history with Shar Music® as a member of Young Strings of America, and how she sees opportunities in string music growing and changing in the future.

After a rousing set at the Saline Celtic Festival, two of the Fiddlers—Cellist Cami Casedy and violinist and Artistic Director Sarah Vaujin—joined me for an interview to ask them about their experiences as players, what they find rewarding about traveling as musicians, and what the future holds for them.

Explore Celia Zhang's remarkable journey from violin prodigy to inspiring educator as she discusses her teaching philosophy at Village Youth Conservatory (VYCo).

"Written chaperone / To the sound of our soul / 4,000 years in the making." Aaron Dworkin returns presenting "Vibrations".

Aaron Dworkin is Shar Music's poetjournalist-in-residence. Aaron Dworkin joins us and reads from his first poem, "String Theory".

"Trying to recapture how as a child, the way you felt the thrill and excitement of going to a music store."