Edwin Schneider (May 20, 1874 - April 12, 1958)[1] was an American pianist, teacher, and music editor.
Before meeting McCormack, he was[2] an editor and translator for the John Church Company.
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.
Schneider graduated during Easter time 1903 with great references from his teachers.