Shar Music Blog

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

"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…

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?…

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…