F.D. Sutherland is a 25 year veteran teacher of public school music and currently works as an Elementary Music Specialist in South St. Paul, Minnesota. Prior to his teaching career, Sutherland spent several years as a professional musician. Uniting a dual passion for music and for teaching children, he has produced his very first book titled A Door to New Worlds, the first in a series called Premier Performances written for children, adolescents and adults, designed to be both informative and entertaining.