Robbie’s organ journey began during his graduate studies at Syracuse University. He spent his Sunday mornings playing piano at First Presbyterian Church in Chittenango, serving with choir director Michael Larkin. Being a pianist who kind-of-sort-of played organ, Robbie took full advantage of the instruction of SU’s then-new organ professor Annie Laver and subsequently bought his first pair of organ shoes. Before Syracuse, Robbie spent his undergraduate college years studying music education at SUNY Fredonia. No organ-ing happened there, but he attributes much of his skills as a solo and collaborative pianist to the fantastic teachers he had in the music building. Coincidentally, Robbie also met Mother Pilar at Fredonia, only to reunite 15 years later! Robbie spent his first few post-graduate years teaching a wide range of grade levels and disciplines within the field of music education. Some of these teaching experiences included Pre-K through 6th grade general music as well as 5th through 8th grade chorus in the Fulton City School District and a long-term substitute assignment as Jamesville-Dewitt teaching high school band and orchestra. Since 2020, Robbie has earned a living teaching piano lessons, along with a little guitar and ukulele. In addition to teaching, he performs regularly as a solo and collaborative pianist with student and professional musicians. Some of Robbie’s regular professional collaborations include Syracuse Stage, The Syracuse Orchestra, and recitals with talented soloists in the area. Though Robbie is originally from Western New York, he has lived in the Syracuse area long enough to call home. He now lives in Liverpool with his wife Christine, baby Olive, and cats Max and Piper.