Background
Becker, Gustave Louis was born on May 22, 1861 in Richmond, Texas, United States. Son of Francis Louis and Maria A. T. (Langhammer) Becker.
Becker, Gustave Louis was born on May 22, 1861 in Richmond, Texas, United States. Son of Francis Louis and Maria A. T. (Langhammer) Becker.
Began study of music under father (a bandmaster), and continued in Europe under Moszkowski, Scharwenka, other masters.
;L.; married second, Fanny Granger Dow, February 11, 1911 (deceased). Children—Valeska Granger and Don Verdi (twins), Richard Quentin. Settled in New York City 1881.
Head musical department Hasbrouck Institute, Jersey City, 1891-1913.
Director American Progressive Piano School, since 1914. Gave course in music at Columbia University, summer 1912.
Member New York Music Teachers Association (president 1911-1912), National Music Teachers Association, Piano Teachers Congress, National Association American Composers and Condrs., Associate Music Teachers League (past president). Clubs: Andiron, Bohemian (New York City).
Married May B. Lamberton, June 20, 1894 (divorced 1911). Married second, Fanny Granger Dow, February 11, 1911 (deceased). Children: Valeska Granger and Don Verdi (twins), Richard Quentin.