Who am I?
I was born in Washington, Pennsylvania. I lived there until my Dad's passing on December 31, 1994, after which we moved to New Matamoras, Ohio. This is where music started becoming a significant influence in my life.
I was about 11-12 years old when I heard my brother playing the song "Old Rugged Cross" on the piano for the first time. That moment was when the sound of music started truly inspiring me.
My brother had a unique blues/Southern Gospel way of playing instruments, which sparked my interest. From that moment on, I started to listen to cassette tapes and attempt to play along with them on the piano.
We could never afford music classes or training, so my brothers and I learned to play by ear. I wanted to challenge myself and learn from the "greats" of the music industry, including everyone from Beethoven to Christian pianist Anthony Burger. I soon began challenging my abilities and would play blindfolded so that I couldn't look at the keys. It was a new way for me to improve my focus!
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Robert Roux explains how his love for Christ and music collide in weekly chapel.
I now teach my three-year-old son how to play piano. He studies posture, and even knows his sharps and flats! As I battle polycystic kidney disease, I make sure to still provide all the time I can to give my son the knowledge I’ve learned through the years.
I will be sure to give him the training he needs to reach for the stars. However, the main thing I want him to learn is that no matter how much he learns or improves on the keys or any other instrument, he does it all for God's glory!
