Born in South Africa and raised in Oxford, UK, Robert Steadman began his career as a professional touring and recording musician at the age of sixteen. A member of the band Stornoway, he has had the incredible privilege of touring the world and playing some of its most renowned stages, performing live on the UK’s biggest music television program, “Later...with Jools Holland”, alongside Jay Z, Foo Fighters, Norah Jones, and Sting, recording live sessions in the infamous Abbey Road studios for mainstream BBC Radio programs, being interviewed by top music journalists as well as performing on some of the BBC’s main prime-time radio and television political programs including Andrew Marr’s talk-show, and receiving a silver record from BMI for record sales - all before the age of 25. Now splitting his time between London and New York, Rob maintains a demanding schedule of session work, and continues to write, record, and produce with his band Kritters.Robert's skills and ambition extend far beyond the stage and screen, however. Since moving to New York in 2014, he has excelled as a teacher and mentor for young aspiring musicians. As Lead Music Teacher for Success Academy Charter Schools, he was responsible for creating and implementing a rigorous K-4 curriculum and delivering it to 500+ students each week. Before that, he was a pioneering Teaching Artist and Mentor for New York City's Department of Education, sought after as a relatable and empathic teacher who inspires everyone he works with.