Claim: Jean Louis Nicodé was initially taught by his father, an amateur violinist, pianist, conductor and composer who entered the New Academy of Music in Berlin in 1869.
Evidence: He was initially taught by his father, an amateur violinist, pianist, conductor and composer. He entered the New Academy of Music in Berlin in 1869, where he studied piano under Theodor Kullak, harmony under Würst and counterpoint and composition with Kiel.