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Emily Caravella - Wethersfield, CN
I am ALWAYS grateful for Mr. Rufino and his amazing staff! Not only has he helped make sure my viola is well maintained through the years, he's helped me get my first Wood Viper 5-String electric violin and most recently...
Gabrielle Oliva - Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School String Orchestra
On Friday, January 29th, Charles Rufino, expert instrument maker and owner of The Long Island Violin Shop, came to speak to the Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School String Orchestra. He imparted great wisdom to the students that only comes with years of experience...
Violinist Dale Stuckenbruck Comments on the Violins of Charles Rufino
"Every player of bowed instruments has similar questions about contemporary instruments; 'Can I play this instrument with people who have old instruments and not be embarrassed? Will I be able to hold my own in the orchestra, yet not stick...