SHAR Music is the largest nationwide direct merchant of violin family instruments and their related accessories, with two locations in Ann Arbor, MI and another in Beijing, China. Customers regularly order from all states/provinces, as well as over 60 countries. Employing over 100 people worldwide, SHAR continues to grow in size and scope. Whether you are a beginning, intermediate or advanced player, or a professional musician or Teacher, SHAR will have a best in class instrument for you, at a fair price. By working directly with our partner workshops worldwide, SHAR is able to bring you the best quality at an attractive price, without any middle-man mark-ups. Our goal is to provide unsurpassed service and selection, both of national brands and our own line of unique products and services. SHAR is also the largest supplier of Suzuki Method» materials in the country. From the youngest beginner to accomplished professionals, SHAR endeavors to offer the best selection and quality of bowed string family products at excellent prices. SHAR is a family owned business, founded by Michael Avsharian, Sr. in 1962. His sons, Michael Avsharian, Jr., our Executive Vice President, and Charles Avsharian, our CEO, continue to remain active in the business today. Both are active string teachers and accomplished musicians as well. Michael Jr. attended the Julliard School of Music and Charles attended the Curtis Institute of Music.