Robert has his BA in Piano Performance from Cal State University of Hayward. He has accompanied for Redwood Empire Lyric Theater, Northern California Chamber Chorale, Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus, Opera of the Redwoods, Santa Rosa Community College, Sonoma State University workships. Robert plays for a number of teachers and students for various recitals and competitions. He is the Musical Director of the Sonoma County Chamber Singers after serving as their pianist 3 years ago. He has been involved in Conducting workshops and lessons with William Lock, Loren Wiebe and Tom Fettke. Robert also attended Biola University in La Mirada, CA where he was a trombone major initially. He currently teaches piano in his studio and coaches a number of students privately in the vocal/theater arts. He is also a part-time pastor in his church and is pursuing his Certification of Nouthetic Counseling.