What Is The Difference Between a Violin and a Fiddle?
The violin, viola, and violoncello (AKA cello) are all members of the violin family of instruments, and when speaking of all three, it is usual to simply say “violins”.
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Should I Have An Instrument Before I Meet My Teacher?
You do not need an instrument in-hand before meeting your teacher. In most cases, especially for first-time students, your teacher will want to assist in finding the right instrument for...
Launch Party - The Clock of the Long Now
Saturday March 31 at 5 PM we are proud to be hosting the official book launch of Annabelle Moseley’s new poetry collection, The Clock of the Long Now.
How Do I Choose The Right Size Instrument?
Choosing the right size instrument for your aspiring young musician can make a big difference as they progress along their educational path.
How Young Can A Child Begin Playing?
The Long Island Violin Shop discusses one of the most popular string related questions: How young it too young for a child to start learning the violin?
Guide To Choosing The Right Strings
Lately, many customers have come in looking for different sounds from their strings. This ranges from wanting a sound that is brighter, darker, warmer, louder, etc. We decided that it...
Selecting An Affordable Electric Violin
Looking for an affordable electric violin at a great price?
The Boss RC-3 Loop Station
Boss introduced their latest Loop Station, the RC-3, at this past NAMM show in Anaheim. The BOSS RC-3 Loop Station features high-powered digital signal processing, stereo operation, and many cutting-edge features.
Two Cellos In The Making
Charles recently began work on two new cellos...
Guide To Everyday Instrument Maintenance
An instrument has many small parts that need to work together for it to function properly. Here are a few of the most common problems that you may be able...
LIVS' Guide To Instrument Care
The Long Island Violin Shop presents A Guide to Instrument Care.
Introducing The NS Design WAV5 Electric Violin
The NS Design WAV 5 string violin is revolutionizing the affordable electric violin world.
Guide To Getting Started With Electric Strings
The violin is an instrument with an illustrious past, still played today as it has been for centuries. However, technology now allows you to amplify your instrument and play in...
Guide To Finding The Right New Instrument
When a musician comes to us looking for an instrument, we prefer to meet, discuss their needs and seek a deeper understanding of their desires. If we are not face-to-face,...
Guide To Financing Your New Instrument
If you decide to finance a car or a new home, and you have a reasonable credit history, you can easily shop for the financing that best suits your needs....
Guide To Insuring Your Musical Instrument
Fine instruments and bows are easily damaged and expensive to repair, thus insurance protection is vitally important. As insurance products vary greatly, understanding your coverage is essential: in the emotional...