A Visit From Drew Bordeaux
We had a visit the other day from NY musician Drew Bordeaux. Drew was in town opening up for the Gin Blossoms at The Paramount. He saw one of our...
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The Man Behind the Music to the Star Spangled Banner
When we think of our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, the first person who comes to mind is usually Francis Scott Key. The lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner...
Josh Corwin Heads Out to Colorado
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...
Honoring The Life of Musician and Friend Olga Zilboorg
Last week Director of the LIVS, Charles Rufino, attended a memorial service for musician and friend Olga Zilboorg. Ms. Zilboorg passed away at age 83. She was a cellist primarily...
"What We're Listening To:" Leoš Janáček Violin Sonata
Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) was a Czech composer, folklorist, music theorist, publicist, and teacher. His early musical works were heavily influenced by his folklore research and his contemporaries such as Antonín Dvořák....
Summer Music Theory Workshop
The LIVS will also be offering a music theory workshop for beginning and advanced students this summer at our Huntington location. The program will run every Wednesday evening for six...
FREE Copy Of Things For Strings Magazine
Stop by our shop today and pick up your FREE copy of Things 4 Strings magazine. This edition features articles about body mapping for strings players, healthy playing and ways...
Perfect Pitch - Can It be Learned?
Today I came across an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal, by Heidi Mitchell, about perfect pitch and whether or not it can be learned. Studies have suggested that...
What We're Listening To: Mikail Glinka's "Sonata for Viola and Piano"
Mikhail Glinka is considered the fountainhead of Russian classical music, and the first Russian composer to gain widespread recognition in his own country. As a child, he was raised by...
La Vida Es Un Carnaval: Jessie Moran's Reflections On Cuba
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...
What We're Listening To: Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring"
Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was born on June 17th 1882 in St. Petersburg Russia. Born to Ukrainian parents, Stravinsky maintained strong connections with Ukrainian culture. He studied piano and composition at...
What Are the Benefits of Learning Music Theory?
From gaining a greater command of notes and rhythms to dabbling in the art of music composition, musicians have found a great number of applications for music theory. Studies in...
What We're Listening To: Sergei Prokofiev's "Sonata for Solo Violin, Op 115"
Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. He was regarded as one of the major composers of the twentieth century, with masterpieces that transcended various genres. He...
Bidding A Fond Farewell To LIVS Education Coordinator Estefan Cortez
We are sad to say that at the end of this month we will be bidding farewell to our education coordinator Estefan Cortez.
What We're Listening To: Astor Piazzolla's "Tangazo"
Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) was an Argentine tango composer and arranger. He revolutionized the tango into a style called nuevo tango, which fuses elements of jazz and classical styles. He incorporates...
Ask the Violin Doctor - Winter Humidifying Alert
K.J.P. from Deer Park asks:Do I really need to humidify my instrument?I never had a problem before and don't like rubber hoses in the soundholes.