Spotlight: Rental Credit
Our Rental Credit Program is unlike any other. At the LIVS, we fully expect our renters will embrace music and aspire to purchase an instrument of their own. As a...
News
FREE Introductory Violin/Viola/Cello/Bass Lessons at the LIVS the Week of March 21
Monday March 21 through Monday March 27 The Long Island Violin Shop’s professional music teachers will be offering free 30-minute introductory violin, viola, cello and acoustic bass lessons to prospective...
Brigid Ramchandran
I had a wonderful experience at the Long Island Violin Shop today. I went with my son to buy a new violin for him. He is a ninth grade fairly...
Charles Rufino on News 12
Click on "CONTINUE READING" and then click on the link to watch a News 12 segment about Master Violin Maker and owner of the LIVS Charles Rufino. This segment aired...
Tips for Instrument Care in the Cold Weather
It may be autumn now, but winter will be upon us before long. When some people think of winter, their heads are filled with pleasant thoughts of things like hot chocolate – or...
Visit Our Newest Location in Smithtown, NY
Be sure to come visit our newest location in Smithtown, NY located at 23 West Main Street.Be sure to tell your friends, family, students and teachers!The new location will have all...
String Workshop and Sales Event at the LIVS
Have you ever wanted to try out strings before buying them? If yes, then YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT! The LIVS, in conjunction with Connolly Music, will be...
The LIVS Will be CLOSED July 15th through July 23rd
The LIVS will be closed July 15th through the 23rd. We will reopen on Tuesday July 24th. Will be accepting LIMITED repairs during the month of July as our luthier,...
Instrument Repair for the String Educator and Music Ed Students: Summer Masterclass with Charles Rufino
Every year, Master Violin Maker and owner of the Long Island Violin Shop, Charles Rufino, holds his acclaimed summer course, "Instrument Repair for String Educators (and Music Ed Students)", at Stony Brook University Department...
CLOSED FOR BUSINESS Friday 3/30 and Saturday 3/31
The Huntington and East Setauket locations will both be CLOSED FOR BUSINESS Friday March 30th and Saturday March 31st (as well as Sunday and Monday) Lessons will still take place...
Employment Opportunities at the LIVS
Are you a motivated, hardworking and spirited individual who has an interest in music, sales, teaching, or woodworking? The Long Island Violin Shop is looking to expand, and if you...
It's Cold Outside! Learn How to Prevent Dryness Cracks in the cold dry weather.
Now is the coldest and driest time of year when dryness cracks are most likely to occur if your instrument is not kept under proper temperature and humidity conditions. Unfortunately, insurance...
We will be CLOSED Saturday 12/9 due to the snow storm!
We will be closed Saturday, 12/9 due the snow storm. Please be safe everyone and enjoy the snow day!
An Early Holiday Reminder To All Musicians
Just a reminder to musicians with holiday performances, college juries or auditions. The busy holiday season is almost here! Make your holidays a little less hectic by bringing your instruments in for...
SETAUKET SHOP CLOSED Tues, Oct 16th through Saturday, Oct 21st
Our Setauket location will be closed while some of our staff is visiting colleges in upstate NY. Our Elm Street location will still be open during those days. All calls...
Maker's Exhibit With LIVS Director Charles Rufino
The weekend of October 14th and 15th Director of the LIVS, Charles Rufino, will be showcasing some of his own instruments at the Contemporary Violin Maker's Exhibition in NYC. The...