The book is a translation of Tembe's memoirs in Marathi 'Maazha Sangeet Vyaasang'. It gives an account of his quest to learn music which began in his school days in Kolhapur and blossomed well mainly in Mumbai. \nGovindrao Tembe was obesessed with the harmonium at a time when many music stalwarts scoffed at its limitations within the fold of Indian classical music. But Tembe went ahead, learnt Hindustani classical music from Bhaskarbua Bakhle, listened to great masters of the harmonium of his time, and used every opportunity to promote the instrument. Eventually he was revered as a wizard of the instrument.