Educational Corner
Do I Need a Shoulder Rest?
Some violinists and violists think that a shoulder rest is an absolute must; others insist it's not only unnecessary, but detrimental. So, who's right?
Interviews
Music with a Growth Mindset: Celia Zhang of Village Youth Conservatory
Explore Celia Zhang's remarkable journey from violin prodigy to inspiring educator as she discusses her teaching philosophy at Village Youth Conservatory (VYCo).
Educational Corner
Are Violin Strings Really Made of Cat Guts?
You've heard the rumor: some violin strings are made of something called "catgut." But is catgut actually cat intestines?
Educational Corner
15 Ways to Optimize Your Violin Practice
A series of violin practice tips from pedagogue, performer, composer, and registered nurse Heather Figi of Music For Young Violinists.
Interviews
Aaron Dworkin's "Road Map"
"Written chaperone / To the sound of our soul / 4,000 years in the making." Aaron Dworkin returns presenting "Vibrations".
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Rosin"
Aaron Dworkin, our Shar Music Poetjournalist-in-Residence, returns with “Rosin,” another lyrical, topical poem.
Interviews
Welcoming Our Poetjounalist-in-Residence: Aaron Dworkin
Aaron Dworkin is Shar Music's poetjournalist-in-residence. Aaron Dworkin joins us and reads from his first poem, "String Theory".
Interviews
Aaron Dworkin's "rePLAY"
"Trying to recapture how as a child, the way you felt the thrill and excitement of going to a music store."
Interviews
Aaron Dworkin's "Vibrations"
"Channeling desire / To communicate in a voice". Aaron Dworkin is Shar Music's poetjournalist-in-residence. Here, he presents a poem, Vibrations," about strings, violins, and stringed instruments.
