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SHAR Fall 2019 Coloring Contest Winners

Monday, November 11, 2019

Halloween may have come and pass, but here at SHAR, we've been keeping the spooky spirit strong while sorting through your coloring pages! After receiving and admiring over 200 submissions, we finally selected our 2019 Fall Coloring Contest category and…

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Celebratory Post-Performance Pineapple Mimosa Recipe

Monday, April 08, 2019

The applause has ended; your instrument is back in the case, it's time to celebrate! You practiced hard, you played beautifully, and the music was a delight. Let’s celebrate with a very special, fruity, bubbly and delicious drink. The pineapple mimosa is…

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Calming Chamomile Latte Recipe for Pre-Performance Relaxation

Friday, April 05, 2019

You’ve practiced hard and tension has a habit of mounting. Treat yourself to this warm, frothy, chamomile latte to help you sleep the night before your performance, or enjoy it just before you begin to warm up back stage. Take the time to breathe before…

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Lemon-Ginger Tea Recipe for Focused Practice

Thursday, April 04, 2019

For our second recipe, we chose a simple tea that is delicious, healthy, and easy enough to make any time of day to refresh your practice. This classic infusion of ginger, lemon, and honey has been called a detox tea and a natural caffeine-free tonic for…

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Recipe for an Energizing Pre-Lesson Smoothie

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

Spring is recital season! Getting through your most important performances, believe it or not, requires more than just practice. Proper nutrition, rest, and mental and emotional wellness are key factors in maximizing the effectiveness of your hard work.…

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SHAR Spring 2018 Coloring Contest Winners

Monday, June 18, 2018

We’ve been pouring over all the creative coloring pages we’ve received for weeks, and while our talented customers have made it difficult to narrow down, we are happy to announce the winners of SHAR’s Spring 2018 Coloring Contest! Our contestants ranged…

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Winners of SHAR's 2017 "Show and Tell" Coloring, Design, and Photo Contests!

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

After enjoyably perusing the many impressive coloring, photo, and design submissions by our talented customers, we have made the difficult deliberation of which entries are the winners of SHAR's April 2017 Show and Tell Contests! Contestants ranged in…

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Think Like A Gamer: Power Up Your String Player Stats

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

"He was engaged, identifying where he needed to improve, and giving up the small flashy upgrades so he could be a stronger player in the long run. The rewards were clear, and he was determined to reach the next level and win. How can we use this natural…

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Are You Ready to Play Irish Fiddle on St. Patrick's Day?

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Have you ever been to an Irish pub or special gathering where a small circle of people pulled out their various instruments and just started playing, without pause, energetic and mythical sounding sets of tunes that just turn and turn into the night?…

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You Know You're a Busy String Musician When...

Friday, July 29, 2016

This is to all those who gig, teach, travel, and play - who have changed a tire in a dress or tux, who know no distance too far, no venue too unusual, and no coffee unwelcome. If you've ever glanced in the backseat to make sure you instrument and music…

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