Product Reviews
Aurora Violin Strings from Larsen Review
We've heard they're a good, affordable, and ideal for students early in the stages of pursuing their soloist aspirations. We tried the strings to see for ourselves.
Product Reviews
Dominant Pro Cello Strings Review
This innovative line of strings is already wildly popular for violin and viola, and we're delighted to offer them for cello!
Product Reviews
Dominant Pro violin strings vs. The World - Rondo, Evah Pirazzi, and more!
We've asked a few of our staff violinists to come in, play, and share their impressions, to give our viewers a well-rounded perspective on these exciting new strings
Product Reviews
CodaBow Escent Violin Bow Playtest & Review
We brought Louis and V in to see how the Escent stands with other bows in its level.
Pop Culture & Lifestyle
Chenyi Avsharian: Finding Confidence
Some thoughts on finding confidence from award-winning violinist and Shar Music COO Chenyi Avsharian.
Educational Corner
A Luthier Answers: "What is a Luthier?" and Other Questions From the Web
Learn from the expert as they share their knowledge and insights about the world of violin making.
Fun & Entertainment
Can a Glue Stick be used as Violin Rosin?
Surely nothing can go grown when we bring Jack into a room with arts and crafts.
Educational Corner
New Violins vs. Used Violins: Pros and Cons
There's a wide range of instruments out there, both new and used. Which is the better way to go?
Fun & Entertainment
Old vs. New Violins: Can You Hear the Difference?
We compared old and new violins to see if we could really hear the difference. Can you?
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holidays
Happy Holidays from Shar Music!
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.
Electric Instruments
Plug N' Play is Back!
Say goodbye to the frustrating compromises of cheaply made, unplayable violins. Say hello to authentic, affordable electric violins crafted for musicians ready to amplify their creativity.
Classical Music
Cracking Season
Shar Music's top tools that can significantly enhance your instrument’s protection and functionality during the autumn and winter months. Grab these items today to avoid turning your spooky season into a cracking nightmare.
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Interviews
Excellence in Music: An Interview with Laurie Niles
We recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Laurie Niles from Violinist.com during the 2024 ASTAxSuzuki Convention.
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Musicality"
"Musicality" by Poetjournalist-in-Residence, Aaron Dworkin encompasses the nuance that exists in the balance between technique and soul.
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Reverence for Resonance"
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.
