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In collaboration with Shar Music®, Aaron Dworkin has created a series of poems that explore the intersection of classical music, personal experience, and the universal process of making art. A MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, author, and founder of the Sphinx Organization, Aaron’s work spans multiple disciplines, including music, writing, and social entrepreneurship.

Wee Violin is a collection of 33 traditional tunes from around the world that Boyack put together over a period of five years, designing a curriculum to support "Pre-Twinkle" beginners ages three through seven.

As the weather gets colder, make sure you're thinking about instrument humidification to prevent any cracks or open seams. Follow along as we look into the various humidification systems available.

Suzuki Students are some of the most hardworking and disciplined little string players out there. Here are a few gift ideas to help show your love for the Suzuki Student in your life this holiday season.  

For more adventurous couples, the winter time and the holiday season can make for a magical wedding. For players, this means that a more creative approach to your wedding repertoire can make the ceremony and reception stand on its own against any holiday. 

Teachers spend so much time with us, and for many string students that means for a large part of our lives. Here's how to show your appreciation for a teacher this year, whether you are a student or parent looking to show your support. 

This month's poem is all about practice: the importance of routine, the serenity of solitude, the celebration of commitment to your craft.

If you are interested in becoming a teacher, are a teacher yourself, or you want to learn more about how a teacher approaches violin pedagogy, 1 Teaches 2 Learn is for you. 

Violinist Yu Kai Sun struggled with performance-related injuries until she found the perfect shoulder rest. "When I picked up the Performa Padauk Wood Violin Shoulder Rest, it felt as if I found "the one."