With the school year ending and the weather getting warmer, music camps are on the horizon! Make the most out of your summer music experience by making sure you have everything you need before you leave. We've compiled a list of must-have essentials that…
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What Do Violin Bows and Kayak Paddles Have in Common?, Part I
Tuesday, June 30, 2015How far could you kayak down the river if you didn’t have a paddle? When you’re out on the water, you might notice the cicadas and the tug of the current, but you’re probably not paying really close attention to what’s in your hands. It’s likely that you…
Getting the Most Out of Your Bow
Friday, September 07, 2012Today we have another fine blog from our apprentice James Engman. James shares six tips that will help you maintain and care for your bow whether you're just starting out or an established professional. As a young player becomes more experienced, their…
Pernambuco vs. Carbon Fiber Bows
Monday, July 02, 2012People think gold is precious. It isn’t. You just go to the store and ask for it. The stick is a different story. You’d go to the ends of the earth and crawl on hands and knees to get that stick. – Charles Espey, bowmaker
Don't Panic: We Have Last-Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Tuesday, December 20, 2011We try to quell your rising holiday panic by sharing a few gift ideas.I have a confession to make: after work today, I still have three Christmas gifts to buy. Tomorrow, I'm flying home to North Carolina. Every year, I do the same thing. I start…
Get Your Art On: October is National Arts and Humanities Month
Tuesday, October 25, 2011Though much of the rhetoric about American schools has been focused on math and science, test scores, and the growing gap between the quality of education in the United States and other first-world nations, the value of the arts and humanities in…
PRESTO Impulse Bows: Endorsed by Andrés Cárdenes
Monday, July 18, 2011See what Conductor and Violinist, Andrés Cárdenes says about the PRESTO Impulse Carbon Fiber Bows:
2011 SHAR String Quartet Competition - Win a quartet of PRESTO Bows!
Thursday, January 13, 2011Announcing the 2nd Annual SHAR String Quartet Competition!
Violin Bows and Pernambuco conservation
Sunday, January 09, 2011SHAR is pleased to be a GOLD sponsor of the International Pernambuco Conservation Initative.
The Bow Issue - violin, viola, cello, bass and carbon fiber bows
Sunday, January 09, 2011If you've already received your January catalog from SHAR, you will have noticed that it's the Bow Issue. A new bow can have a fast and dramatic effect on your playing for a relatively modest investment.