The Ventnor School of Music (a branch of New Jersey School of Music) was established by Gia and Buddy Walton in 1979. In 1984, Anthony began a private teaching practice in Haddonfield which has since evolved into the New Jersey School of Music - Haddonfield. Now the "Conservatory of Musical Arts".

CMA Students have been successful in attaining competition awards and excellent positions in the area of regional ensembles. Some of their credits include; The Piano Competition, NJ Teachers Association Piano Competition, The Bartok, Prokofiev Kabelefsy International Piano Competition, All South Jersey Band and Orchestra, All Eastern Band, All South Jazz Ensemble, All-State Jazz Ensemble, The Regional Grammy Band, and The National Grammy Band.

Also, many of out students have received scholarships to the finest music colleges in the country and have pursued their musical careers, establishing themselves as fine musician educators amont the music community.