Wieniawski composed in many different media and was considered the more diverse between he and his brother Henryk. The most important works that he wrote were the "24 etudes de mecanisme et du style," which encapsulated what he had learned about teaching during his many years and experiences. Early in life, he studied piano with Synek and continued at the Paris Conservatory with Zimmermann and Marmontel. Wieniawski won second prize in piano and solfège during 1848, first prize in 1849, and second prize in harmony during 1850. He and his brother gave concerts throughout Russia between 1851-1953. After receiving a scholarship from the tsar, Józef was able to continue his studies with Liszt in Weimar between 1855-1956. He completed his studies under Marx in theory between 1856 and 1858. In Paris he was able to play before Napoleon III and established friendships with Berlioz, Gounod, and Auber. After becoming a piano teacher in Moscow, Wieniawski became a member of the faculty for the newly established Moscow Conservatory. In 1878 he accepted a faculty position at the Conservatory in Brussels. Clearly his etudes are important if they do indeed reflect all of his teaching experiences.