Leopold Auer was born in Hungary in 1845 and became the most charismatic and successful violin teacher of the first half of the 20th cent. He was not only a dynamic force in the teaching studio but made his mark as a concertmaster, conductor, editor, soloist, chamber music performer, and ¿court musician¿ in serving three czars. He died in 1930 but his fame and mystique as a teacher have never been equaled or diminished. Auer¿s book, originally pub. in 1920, should be required reading for every burgeoning teacher and thoughtful student of the violin, whether amateur or professional. The student will find valuable info. and helpful hints from this master teacher on every page of this delightful ¿how to¿ book. Illustrations.