Based on the most current standards available, this string method is the product of prominent authors in the string education field. Highlights include: an all-in-one DVD that includes videos of master teachers with students; a unique organizational system that breaks the book down by school quarters providing short-term and long-term goals; pedagogy that ties into the latest ASTA and NAfME guidelines; focus on finger preparation and location, especially in string crossings; gradual introduction of notes on the G string; integration of music with science, world history, and other fun historical facts; and focus on bow speed. The complete curriculum guide includes goals, outcomes, performance tasks, assessments, and lesson plans.