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Lebanon Community Concerts

We hope you’ll  join my family and me in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 13th at 3:00p.m. for a great concert featuring Alex and Sean as well as renowned pianist Pat Coil from Nashville, Ken Wild (bass player for the Simpson Cartoon Series) on bass and Greg Joseph on drums. https://www.lccca.net/  

Alex chooses U. Miami!

After careful consideration Alex has chosen University of Miami for his college experience. Alex got into many schools with substantial scholarships, but U. Miami has always been his and our first choice. The Frost School is world renowned and really embraces some of the “out of the box” styles that Alex loves, while still concentrating […]

Alex Cameron’s new website!

I invite you to check out my 17 year old son Alex Cameron’s new website. From there you can check out his new facebook page, his youtube channel and his Instagram. Please like and follow him. www.alexcameronviolin.com  

NBC-2 Cameron Family Feature

Fort Myers family of musicians amazes audiences with their talents  

The Cameron Family at Center for the Arts, Bonita Springs, Florida

Catch us Friday, April 28th at at The Center for the Arts, Bonita Springs, Florida! www.artsbonita.org

Catch us at The Center for The Arts in Bonita Springs, Florida

Hope you can join us at The Center for the Arts in Bonita Springs, Florida Friday, April 28th at 7:30 p.m. I’ll be joined my my talented family Alex and Sean as well as Jim Gasior-Piano, David Johnson-Bass and Mike Harvey, Drums Doug Cameron & Family – Contemporary Violinist

Alex was a hit on Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas!

Check out this link to highlights of Alex playing the entire Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto on an afternoon concert on Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas. We had two great shows and Alex packed the theater on an afternoon show on a gorgeous sea day in The Caribbean, where people could be out by the pool. […]

Interview with British journalist and broadcaster Anne Diamond

Had a great interview with British Journalist and broadcaster Anne Diamond while performing on The Viking Sea (Viking Cruises). One of the best interview I’ve ever done thanks to her amazing professionalism and personality. The interview will be aired Thursday 26th May at 11am PT/1pm CT/2pm ET/7pm BST. Check the link below. Hope you’ll join […]

Christmas Show with South Arkansas Symphony

We had an amazing time performing our Spontaneous Christmas Program with Maestro Kermit Poling and The South Arkansas Symphony. Here’s the link!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVva_ZAWCWw

A Grey Squirrel Called “The Funny Man”

Here is an enchanting short documentary about a little grey squirrel who stole our hearts.

Alex Cameron-Spanish Groove

Here’s my son Alex (14 years old) and his first effort and songwriting and arranging. The song is called Spanish Groove and features some amazing musicians, including Mitch Forman-Piano, Ken Wild-Bass Vinnie Colaiuta-Drums, Mike Miller-Guitar and Lenny Castro-Percussion. Check it out! The song is available here https://alexcameron.hearnow.com/spanish-groove

violinmastery.com

Very excited to be launching a new online teaching website with my dear friend, Clayton Haslop. The site is violinmastery.com. We invite you to visit this site and see what we are offering. I am quite certain there is nothing quite like it. Here is a video introduction to the new website. I also would […]

Cameron Family Virtual Christmas Show!

https://www.stageit.com/doug_cameron_family/cameron_family_virtual_christmas_show/92940 Join us December 23rd at 8:00p.m. for our Virtual Christmas Program. We’ll be inviting you directly into our music room in our home. Hope to see you there!  

My 14 year old son Alex learns Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto over Covid-19

I’m so proud to share this video of Alex learning the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto over Covid-19. He worked with my dear friend from LA, Hollywood concertmaster Clayton Haslop, who has his own amazing story. Check it out!  

2 Fingered Violinist Clayton Haslop plays Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Check my best friend Clayton Haslop’s amazing video I put together with him. This is really inspiring!

Cameron Family Symphonic Christmas Program!

Had a great time performing with The Gulf Coast Symphony. Check out this link!    

Cameron Family Spring Tour

Here are highlights from our Florida Spring Tour!  

Alex meets famed violinist Itzhak Perlman

This past January, Alex was selected to perform in the Sarasota Super Strings Program under the direction of famed violinist Itzhak Perlman. Mr. Perlman was offering the young musicians a photo after the concert. Before Alex got his turn, Mr. Perlman’s minder escorted him off the stage. Alex was mortified! He is a huge fan […]

Watch Alex play the beautiful Vivaldi Four Seasons Winter

Ken Wild

Fun show in Redondo Beach with Alex. Also featuring Ken Wild-Bass, Ray Brinker-Drums, Pat Kelley-Guitar, Bryan Pezzone-Piano, Kirsten Edkins-Woodwinds, Scott Whitfield-Trombone and Chad Willis-Trumpet  

Alex Cameron

Havana Reel…a mix of Cuban and Irish music! With Alex Cameron (12 years old), Bryan Pezzone-Piano, Ken Wild-Bass, Pat Kelley-Guitar, Ray Brinker-Drums & Pete Korpela-Percussion..at Upstairs at Vitello’s, Studio City, Ca.

Majesty of the Seas Cuba!

Headed to Cuba on Majesty of the Seas.  I’ll be playing some original Cuban music, including Havana!

My new arrangement of Havana!

Check out my new arrangement of Havana featuring video from my trips to Cuba to teach at the famous Ciudad de las Artes (The Cuban Julliard) and other schools.  Also performing at the Havana Jazz Festival.  Also featuring the pizzicato brothers (Alex and Sean!)

Dave Koz to feature Alex’s Song on his Sirius Satellite Program

Dave Koz has been really so supportive of Alex.  “Such an awesome message, and he’s WONDERFUL on that violin. Wonder where he got THAT from?! :)” -Dave Koz Thank you Dave! I invite you to have a listen to Dave’s charming intro on his show here…

Alex’s God’s Plan featured on NBC-2!

Alex’s compelling video and version of Drake’s hit “God’s Plan” was featured on NBC-2 in Southwest Florida.  Thanks Clay Miller for your support and enthusiasm for Alex and his cause to help homeless. http://www.nbc-2.com/story/38563426/swfl-violin-phenom-performs-in-nyc-gives-all-money-to-homeless

12 year old Alex Cameron helps homeless in New York with God’s Plan!

I recently produced and arranged a version of Drake’s hit, God’s Plan featuring my son Alex.  He loves the song and the message Drake put forward on the video.  We were in New York because Alex was selected to play Carnegie Hall with The Honor’s Orchestra.  Alex saw homeless people and wanted to give to […]

Alex win the Rising Star Award

As the youngest contestant, 11 year old Alex Cameron won the “rising star” award at the prestigous Prescott Competition, held at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School Of Music playing Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole.  Mary Seal-piano.

Alex plays Mary Did You Know

Check out 11 year old Alex Cameron playing “Mary Did You Know” for a Christmas Concert at New Life Assembly in Fort Myers.

Check out Alex performing with me on our Alaska trip!

I took Alex (11 years) with me to perform on two ships in Alaska.  We had a blast, and Alex was a super star.  Have a look at this video!

CUBA!!!

What an amazing trip I had to Cuba.  I gave three master classes at the Escuela De Artes (Cuba’s Julliard) and two concerts, one a live radio broadcast from La Zorra El Cuervo, Cuba’s hottest jazz club.  The broadcast was heard internationally through the internet.  I invite you to have a look at my documentary […]

Alfred Music to Distribute “Swing your Strings” Series

I’m very excited to announce that Alfred Music will be distributing my new “Swing your Strings” series (alternative styles for Suzuki Students).  The series which has been approved by The International Suzuki Association as supplemental material will also be available on my website.  Alfred has been the distributor for all Suzuki materials, so I am […]

Spontaneous Christmas a Hit with Fort Smith Symphony!

Doug’s “Spontaneous Christmas” program was a hit with The Fort Smith Symphony.  “One of our most successful concerts ever!” says maestro John Jeter.  Watch the concert below!

“Swing your Strings” Series Accepted by The Suzuki Association

Doug Cameron’s new series, “Swing your Strings” has been accepted by the International Suzuki Association.  This new series is unique in that it takes well loved Suzuki songs and adds Cameron’s unique style to the arrangement, including jazz, hip hop, Country, Celtic and Rock influences.  “I want to make it fun for musicians to learn […]

Juliette Cameron Launches Handmade-In-The-USA Children’s Clothing Company

Juliette Cameron (Doug’s better half) launches her own handmade-in-the-USA children’s clothing company, Chameleon Couture Kids!   Mrs. Cameron created the company Chameleon Couture for children (initially her own children) to have comfortable, unique clothing that can cross over the various activities in their lives.  On their manfacture, she states “I am also very proud to be […]

Edition Peters Picks Up New Groundbreaking Music Book Series!

We’re proud to announce that major music publisher C.F. Peters Corporation has elected to promote, sell, and distribute Doug Cameron’s recently released four-volume multimedia Alternative Styles Music Book Series. “Peters is looking forward to making Cameron’s publications available to musicians and dealers throughout the Americas,” Peters says on their website. Many of you musicians- especially […]

AFM International Musician Publishes Article on Doug & His Music Book Series

The American Federation of Musicians’ monthly publication International Musician recently interviewed Doug about his impressively diverse career in music, about his newly released music book series, and about Doug’s passion for teaching music to young people.  The result is an article in the “Upbeat” section of International Musician‘s June 2013 issue (found on page 19): Doug Cameron: Guiding […]

New Christmas CD

Contemporary violinist, Doug Cameron has recorded this CD with talented musicians from all over the world in his travels. Featuring Noel Paul Stookey from “Peter, Paul & Mary” performing his original song, “Christmas Dinner”, and an inspirational message composed by Doug in “Gift to the Children” featuring his son, Alex.

Music Book Series now available!

Doug Cameron’s exciting Music Book Series is now available! Learn jazz, rock, blues, Celtic and country styles all with this series! Download Doug Cameron’s Music Book Series (pdf) for more information. Go to Doug Cameron’s Shop to purchase now!

Concert Review in Charleston Gazette

“If you know of the dozen or so composers that have borrowed the tune-Brahms to Rachmaninoff to Tchiakowsky-you could only think, “Why not? Everyone else has.” Cameron made it swing fast with a great riff in the orchestra while he found some interesting spaces to improvise on the melody.” – David Williams, Charleston Gazette

Charleston Symphony, West Virginia, March 14th & 15th, 2008

Doug will be performing two nights with The West Virginia Symphony. The concert will be taking place in the beautiful new Maier Performing Arts Center.

Port Charlotte Symphony, March 30th, 2008

Doug returns to the beautiful Punta Gorda Center for Arts and Education next year to perform with Janita Hauk and the Port Charlotte Symphony. “I’m excited to be coming back to Punta Gorda, and especially to work with Maestra Hauk.  Quite frankly, I enjoy the dynamic of working with women conductors, especially after working with […]

Rabobank Theater, Bakersfield CA, Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

In this unique concert, Doug will be bringing his rhythm section as well as augmenting the group with a horn and string section. Also joining Doug on stage will be young musicians from the Bakersfield area.  In conjunction with the concert, Doug will be presenting his master class program, and the kids will be performing […]

Doug Announces Music Book Project

Doug is currently working on a Music Book project for all musicians, specifically violinists. The project will include printed music as well and transcriptions of solos for Doug’s various CDs. The project will also include an instructional DVD and play along backing tracks taken from the actual CD releases. These tracks will not only be […]

Doug to perform with Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale

Doug’s rhythm section will include Ken Wild, who has played bass on all of Doug’s eight CDs. Ken is also the bassist on the television series, The Simpsons. Also performing with Doug will be drummer Michael Jochum. Mike also has performed on all of Doug’s releases and is currently a member of the smash heavy […]

Doug Performs With Bemidi Symphony

Doug recently performed with The Bemidji Symphony in Bemidji, MN under the direction of Maestra Beverly Everett.  Dr. Everett called it “The most successful concert in our 88 year history”.  About three hours north of Minneapolis, Bemidji is the birthplace of  legendary outdoorsman Paul Bunyan.

Concert Review in Odessa American

“The concert could only be described as an electrifying, energetic, invigorating and enjoyable showcase of the featured artist’s talent and training.” writes Ronald Bennett in the Odessa American.

Doug performs in Japan with Noel Paul Stookey

Recently Doug performed in Japan with Noel Paul Stookey.  The “Paul” of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary has been a close friend and musical cohort since his childhood.  Noel has just completed a new CD featuring Doug entitled Promise of Love.  Included on the CD is a very compelling song entitled Megumi.  The […]