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Roadblocks to Reading: Common Problems and How to Address Them

Roadblocks to Reading: Common Problems and How to Address Them

Once our students have developed some proficiency in the areas of posture, tone production, and musical expression we need to teach them ...

Are you ready to meet your Suzuki group?

September is coming! Are you ready to meet your Suzuki group? Go in with a plan. Set goals Now: Brainstorm and daydream. What repertoire...
Suzuki and Fiddling – a Natural Combination

Suzuki and Fiddling – a Natural Combination

Fiddling is fun. You will find it hard to keep your feet from tapping and your mood from lifting when playing fiddle music. I have been ...
Performing:  Horrifying or Heartwarming?

Performing: Horrifying or Heartwarming?

(A repeat for our new feed) With the winter holidays come many joyous events – from presents to parties and the chance to spend quality t...
Another Great Free Group Class Idea for String Teachers!

Another Great Free Group Class Idea for String Teachers!

Need some inspiration? Sure, it would be nice to say you never run out of ideas for your group classes - but your parents taught you tha...
VARIATIONS - New Ways to Enjoy the Violin and Viola

VARIATIONS - New Ways to Enjoy the Violin and Viola

Be sure to put a regular visit to the CAM Publications VARIATIONS page on your calendar. From Appalachian to Zydeco; Baroque to Hip Hop;...
The Performance Series

The Performance Series

Here's the abridged version of Amy's "Performing: Heartwarming or Horrifying" that was posted on Facebook over the past month as a series...
Performing:  Horrifying or Heartwarming?

Performing: Horrifying or Heartwarming?

With the winter holidays come many joyous events – from presents to parties and the chance to spend quality time with our families. One ...

Putting a Scale Book to Good Use - Understanding Scales and Music Theory

Putting a Scale Book to Good Use - Understanding Scales and Music Theory It’s been 16 years since we first published Progressive Scales f...

Interview with Amy Matherly

Read the recent interview in Worcester's Telegram & Gazette with CAM Publications co-founder, Amy Matherly: Sunday Sit-down: Sturbridge v...
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Suzuki and Fiddling – a Natural Combination

Suzuki and Fiddling – a Natural Combination

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Performing: Horrifying or Heartwarming?

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Need Ideas for Group Class Activities? Join Our Group Classics Forum

Need Ideas for Group Class Activities? Join Our Group Classics Forum

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