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Important convention updates
The annual convention is fast approaching and our hosts in Philadelphia have been busy! For those of you who are still planning to register, note that ticket prices increase after October 11.
Convention Field Trip Alert!
Philadelphia is home to Vintage Instruments, America’s “largest and most eclectic shop specializing in vintage and antique acoustic musical instruments.”
CMSA Announces a New Website!
A small team has been working with the CMSA Board to revitalize the CMSA website. The first priority has been to transfer the content of our former site…
Technique
Q: I have a classical technique question: for long notes in a classical mandolin setting, is the note played as tremolo or it is just strummed once at the beginning of the note and held open for the duration of the note? Many thanks, Eric A: Hi Eric,...
Instrument Maintenance and Repair
Q: I own my grandfather's mandolin inlaid with ivory and the back of the instrument is fat like a belly. It is a dark wood. It is in good condition but needs to be restrung, the wood reconditioned and inlay replaced. How would I go about finding a...