In 1816 he settled in Cologne, where he became established as a teacher, giving lessons in singing, violin, flute and guitar, and composing both religious and secular music.
Tahun 1816 ia menetap di Köln, tempat ia menjadi seorang guru, memberikan pelajaran bernyanyi, biola, flute, dan gitar, serta menulis musik religius dan sekuler.