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Traveling with a violin, viola, cello, or double bass can be stressful, but with the right planning, you can keep your instrument safe and avoid common travel issues. From airline rules to choosing the right case, this guide covers everything you need for a smooth, worry-free trip.

Stage fright is a challenge nearly every musician faces—I know it well as a violinist. That pre-performance rush of nerves can feel overwhelming, but with the right mindset and preparation, it can actually enhance your playing. Here’s how to turn anxiety into confidence and perform at your best.

From the Avsharian family and the entire team at Shar Music, we wish you a harmonious holiday season filled with joy, music, and cherished memories. Here’s to a new year of inspiration, creativity, and togetherness. 

We recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Laurie Niles from Violinist.com during the 2024 ASTAxSuzuki Convention.

"Musicality" by Poetjournalist-in-Residence, Aaron Dworkin encompasses the nuance that exists in the balance between technique and soul.

This month's poem is "Reverence for Resonance". Celebrate the echoes of sound, the thrill of sonic vibrations, and the beauty of music-making with this poem from Shar Music's Poetjournalist-in-residence, Aaron Dworkin.