Shar Music Blog

Having trouble finding the music stand you need? Here are my personal favorites!

In today's blog post, Alexandra Ostroff and Katie Thompson, two senior apprentices at SHAR, promote the SHAR Apprentice Program by sharing a little about their time here. Interested in applying? Scroll down to the bottom of this post for more details. …

SHAR Music is proud to announce the winners of its third annual Quartet Competition!

In my lifetime as a musician, I have owned several metronomes and tuners. From a basic metronome with a dial and an off/on switch, to a Doctor Beat DB90, I have owned the economy model, the deluxe, and…

When you're picking out a violin case you usually have three choices of materials - compacted foam, wood, plastic/composite, or carbon fiber. There are benefits and drawbacks to each type as well as structural factors which contribute to safety and…

Like most violists, I have tried pretty much every shoulder rest out there in search of a perfect fit. While some people find a shoulder rest that fits them to a tee, do not panic if…

Announcing the 2nd Annual SHAR String Quartet Competition!

Do you play the violin, viola, cello or bass? Are you looking for a full time job that starts in Summer 2011? If you are a player with a degree in music performance (violin, viola, cello or bass), music education, or music business and are interested in…