 In Königsberg, Veichtner taught the young Johann Friedrich Reichardt, who he called a "true artistic genius" who was despised by "all the external pomp".To show his gratitude, Reichardt dedicated a violin concerto to his teacher in 1772.In 1765 Veichtner became Konzertmeister and Kapellmeister at the court of Peter von Biron in Mitau, Courland.