Music for a Changing Climate
For the past couple of weeks, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, has taken center stage in the news. It's not too often, however, that...
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Cold Weather Damage and How to Avoid It
As the weather gets colder and heaters start to come on, wooden instruments become vulnerable to dryness-related damage. Wood expands and contracts with the fluctuation between humid and dry conditions....
Rent Early This Summer - Supply Shortages are Coming!
We recently sent out emails urging our customers to reserve their rentals now for the next school year because we are foreseeing rental shortages this fall. Businesses everywhere are reporting...
Newsday "Trades" Series Shines the Spotlight on Charles Rufino
Newsday "Trades" video about Long Island Violin Maker Charles Rufino
Samantha and Estefan Cortez Open The Texas Violin Shop
We're thrilled to announce that Samantha and Estefan Cortez, former staff members of The Long Island Violin Shop, are opening their own violin shop on July 1st in San Antonio,...
Virtual Lutherie Workshop with Marissa Faltings and the Students of Wethersfield Public Schools
Last month a longtime customer of ours, Emily Caravella, contacted our shop and asked if we would be willing to do a virtual presentation for her students as part of...
TI and Rondo Strings
We are proud to offer TI and Rondo strings which are part of the Thomastik-Infeld Luthier Line of strings. These strings are available exclusively at professional luthier shops like The...
Native American Violinists
November is Native American Heritage month, a time to reflect upon the rich culture and traditions of Native Americans. To help celebrate Native American Heritage month we decided to highlight...
Thank You Letter From Long Island Cares
We at the LIVS wanted to find a way to help those most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why in May of this year we started the LIVS...
Everything You Need to Know to Make an At-Home Performing Arts Studio - By Derek Cannon
Have you always wanted to record an album or get music videos online? Maybe you're a hopeful podcaster with dreams of creating the next Serial or Welcome to Night Vale....
Charle's Rufino's Tips for Cleaning and Sterilizing Instruments
A member of the NYSSMA Task Force for Ensemble Safety recently contacted LIVS Director Charles Rufino asking about strategies for cleaning and disinfecting school instruments. Mr Rufino gave the following...
An Interview With a Music Teacher
We though it would be fun to interview a music teacher to see what teaching has been like since the shift to remote learning. The following is an interview with...
Winter is Coming.......... And So Are Dryness Cracks!
It’s that time of year again, when string instruments are most vulnerable to dryness-related damage. Wood expands and contracts with the fluctuation between humid and dry conditions. This is why string...
The Alliance of Violin and Bow Makers for Endangered Species
We're living in a time when conservation of endangered species is of paramount importance, but it has presented some interesting challenges for luthiers. The traditional art of violin and bow...
Strings and Conservation - The International Alliance of Violin and Bow Makers For Endangered Species
We're living in a time when conservation of endangered species is of paramount importance, but it has presented some interesting challenges for luthiers. The traditional art of violin and bow...
Why is My Violin Making That Sound?
“Why is my instrument making that sound?” is one of the most common questions we get here in the shop. Sound is produced by vibration and there are many different...