A proponent of new music for student musicians,Doris Gazda composes for string and full orchestras. She is author of "High Tech for Strings," technical studies for middle and senior high school orchestras, and co-author of the beginning method, "Spotlight on Strings". Her music for orchestra augments the string orchestra repertoire with melodic and richly harmonized pieces that appeal to both young people and teachers. Newly published books include "String Town Tunes," "More String Town Tunes" "Fiiddling Fingers" and "Melodious Etudes for Violin, Viola and Cello."

What should the ultimate goal for our students include? Certainly the fulfillment of our longing for beautiful, artistic performance is at the top of the list.

From "Master Class" by Doris Gazda
"American String Teacher," May 2002

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

Albert Einstein

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Pablo Picasso

The greatest sign of success for a teacher . . . is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist."

Maria Montessori

Observe the wonders as they occur around you.Don't claim them.
Feel the artistry moving through, and be silent.

Rumi (Persian Mystic Poet)