Violin Mastery: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others (Dover Books on Music)

A rare find in the musical literature, this book is essential reading for every serious violinist.. Eugene Ysaye reminisces about his studies with Vieuxtemps and Wieniawski, and Leopold Auer emphasizes the importance of fostering students' individual talents. Maud Powell describes her pioneering role as a female orchestral musician, and Jascha Heifetz voices his views on technical mastery and temperament. In addition to aesthetic and technical aspects of playing, they discuss their personal conceptions of violin mastery. Hints and advice from other masters include tips

"It is such a joy to reading this book" according to Michael Mondesire. A real learning experience for sure! Imagine getting the masters thoughts on the various methods on how to practice,technique and properly playing the violin and so much more.It is such a joy to reading this book. Mike M. very readable, enjoyable and priceless very readable, enjoyable and priceless information not only for music technique but also for encouraging 'living with meaning' one's passion regardless of instrument or specialty . "Great words of wisdom from the greatest violin greats!" according to Lizette Rocha. I recently started playing again. I am now Great words of wisdom from the greatest violin greats! I recently started playing again. I am now 38 years old and probably stopped playing for about 2 years. Professionally I play mariachi music but I actually started out with classical. I started making money entirely too quickly while still a student. Now I find myself relearning so much that I forgot or that I never learned. This book has inspired me to strive to seek my best sound possible versus the quick buck. It has such great advice from the greats! I found myself buying more books based on their recommendations and learning about the greats I did not know of before. T. 8 years old and probably stopped playing for about 2 years. Professionally I play mariachi music but I actually started out with classical. I started making money entirely too quickly while still a student. Now I find myself relearning so much that I forgot or that I never learned. This book has inspired me to strive to seek my best sound possible versus the quick buck. It has such great advice from the greats! I found myself buying more books based on their recommendations and learning about the greats I did not know of before. T