Schneider enrolled at the
Leipzig Conservatory on September 26 1902. He had previously studied the piano with Harrison Weld, Christian Balatka and Glenn Dillard Gunn. He had also received lessons in harmony from
Hans Balatka and singing from Frederick W. Carbury before starting his studies in
Leipzig. At the Conservatory he was taught by
Gustav Schreck in music theory, Gustav Ewald in singing and Friedrich Werder in Italian. His main subject was piano playing, which he studied under
Robert Teichmüller. Schneider graduated during Easter time 1903 with great references from his teachers. == Songs ==