For 20 years I was a touring musician, playing in various bands and traveling around the world. Playing in a band with other musicians is just like being on a team. Being part of something where each band member helps and supports the other, with each instrument playing individually to be part of one piece of music. This is how I approached the Band of Innocence. Each child helps and supports the other to form this Band. The sum is always greater than its parts, as we all know, and these strong children band together to form an unbeatable team.

I have approached everything in my life with honesty and innocence. I never judge a book by its cover and have learned that what has happened in the past is done and gone. I am a 12 year old child in a 55 year old body.

I believe everyone deserves to be happy. I believe that every dream can come true. I believe in Santa Claus and the spirit of giving. I believe everyone has a story that they follow and that even the meanest person can be changed by understanding their story and being compassionate to that story.

I hope you join me on a quest to become compassionate, honest, truthful, giving, positive and loving. I hope you join me and become a member in The Band of Innocence.

Thank you, Robert