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Thank You Letter From Long Island Cares
We at the LIVS wanted to find a way to help those most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why in May of this year we started the LIVS Cares campaign to raise money for Long Island Cares: The...

Everything You Need to Know to Make an At-Home Performing Arts Studio - By Derek Cannon
Have you always wanted to record an album or get music videos online? Maybe you're a hopeful podcaster with dreams of creating the next Serial or Welcome to Night Vale. There are tons of ways to get your creative work...
Charle's Rufino's Tips for Cleaning and Sterilizing Instruments
A member of the NYSSMA Task Force for Ensemble Safety recently contacted LIVS Director Charles Rufino asking about strategies for cleaning and disinfecting school instruments. Mr Rufino gave the following advice and answers to the question that had been asked:...

An Interview With a Music Teacher
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 Ms. Bonnie Foti who teaches music in the Commack School...

Winter is Coming.......... And So Are Dryness Cracks!
It’s that time of year again, when string instruments are most vulnerable to dryness-related damage. Wood expands and contracts with the fluctuation between humid and dry conditions. This is why string players will notice their pegs starting to slip as the...
Strings and Conservation - The International Alliance of Violin and Bow Makers For Endangered Species

Why is My Violin Making That Sound?

Gearing Up for Rental Season
Gearing Up for Rental Season It's that time of year again! "Rental Season" is upon us, which means that the workshop is about to get really busy! Rental Season is when our luthiers start going through each and every rental instrument to make...