Johann Adam Hiller studied under Gottfried August Homilius after moving to Dresden in 1746, when he became a pupil at the famous Kreuzschule. During this period, Homilius, who was already an established church musician and organist, provided Hiller with formal musical training that contributed significantly to his early development as a composer and musician.
The relationship between Homilius and Hiller is further emphasized by sources noting that Homilius served as a mentor to several talented musicians of the next generation, including Hiller. Their teacher‑student connection played an important role in shaping Hiller’s musical foundations and later achievements in German opera, pedagogy, and music journalism.
