“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning.” - Plato
This article by Theodore Buchholz, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of…
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SHAR's 3rd Annual String Quartet Competition
Tuesday, April 17, 2012SHAR Music is proud to announce the winners of its third annual Quartet Competition!
The Miranda July Generation
Monday, February 20, 2012Music and arts education programs matter because they engage the bizarre and beautiful creativity of Generation Y.So, I've been thinking about education recently. Entries on the joys and trials of being a Suzuki Mom have flooded my inbox (send more!),…
Notes from a High School Musician: How to Survive an Audition
Monday, February 06, 2012Today's post comes from high school musician and SHAR customer Emily Lamb. As young musicians, it can be tough to approach auditions with confidence and poise. Emily provides our readers with five no-nonsense tips on how to nail an audition. If you'd…
2011 SHAR String Quartet Competition - Win a quartet of PRESTO Bows!
Thursday, January 13, 2011Announcing the 2nd Annual SHAR String Quartet Competition!