Lindner was not known primarily for his compositions but particularly for his editions, copying and musicography. As a tenor he did sing near Naumburg an der Saale after entering the Schulpforta Gymnasium. He had received a scholarship to attend the Gymnasium and later went to the University of Leipzig to continue his studies. Lindner began service to the Ansbach court in 1564 becoming the Kantor in 1574 holding the position until his death. One of his own compositions was written for the dedication of the University of Altdorf, "Veni, Sancte Spiritus" (Come, Holy Spirit). This is the only extant composition by Lindner. It was built on a cantus firmus melody in the bass with easy moving contrapunctus lines in the other voices. Accomplishments by Lindner as a copyist included twenty five choirbooks containing a total of about 426 works varying from five to six voices. Represented composers included Lassus, Riccio, Ammon, and Contino. Lindner may have helped to provide the popularity of Lassus' work at least in southern Germany. As an editor of a collection dominated by Italian works, Lindner received many works directly from the composers themselves. Instrumentally, he provided a path for the dissemination of these works out of Italy and into Germany. The collection consisted of nine volumes, the first eight dominated by the Italian compositions. Volume nine contained works predominanly representing composers from Germany and Holland. ~ Keith Johnson, All Music Guide