Richard Melo is a American musician from Arcadia, CA. Born  with autism, he found music as his gift to carry through his life. Melo works with Covina High School and California School of the Arts where he accompanies the choir and theater programs. In his spare time, he is an emerging artist. His style has influences from world renowned artists like Billy Joel, Elton John, John Legend, Vanessa Carlton and Ed Sheeran. The dream of success burns within him, and he looks to further develop his skills and ultimately achieve musical excellence.