Since childhood, his parents noticed Robert’s talents as a classical singer, and decided to support him all the way until he finished his academic studies. He completed his Bachelor of Music in Performance (Vocal Performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Opera Department. His musical collaborations have included Opera Australia, ANZAC Tattoo, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Robert, a countertenor (or mezzo soprano) will join the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra at the end of the year in “Noël, Noël!” to perform Christmas carols, and will tour Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Robert's advice to young Assyrians is "if you love something, do it and study it, it’s very important".