Therapy benefits everyone. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just for serious illnesses like depression. Therapy provides new perspectives and introduces healthy coping mechanisms for everyone, regardless of their mental...
Did you know you’re never too old to pick up an instrument? In fact, learning to play as an adult can benefit your quality of life, helping with things like...
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...
Thankful for Music EducationBy Christine Suter NY is a state that has always had many strong school orchestra programs and for that reason I’m thankful to have grown up here....
The Art and Lore of the Violin A Presentation by Charles Rufino Thursday, August 2nd, 7pm at The South Huntington Public Library Master Violin Maker Charles Rufino has delighted audiences for...
"As teachers, we have to be prepared for all kinds of unthinkable situations and be able to effectively react in the moment! As string teachers, add the unthinkable instrument damages...
"La Primavera" A Visit to Venice, Florence and Rome When I went on a mother-daughter trip to Venice, Florence and Rome two weeks ago, I was expecting to see a...
Both the Irish and the Scottish share a rich history of fiddle music, and to the untrained eyes and ears it is often difficult to grasp the differences between the two types...
Robert Mann, first violinist and founder of the Julliard string quartet, died on New Year’s Day at age 97. He stayed with the chamber group for 51 years and became...
One of the newest hires at the LIVS, Josh Corwin, headed out to Colorado two weeks ago for the Rocky Ridge Music Center in Estes Park. He's been playing viola...
My name is Jessie Moran and I am a cellist who teaches at The Long Island Violin Shop. As a student of the Crane School of Music, I had the...