Richard is musically versatile and a true professional having performed with The Hagar Twins, Patsy Cline and Curtis Delgato. He has also opened for notable artists like jazz pianist Tom Grant and country great Charlie Daniels. "I enjoy the variety of styles, comaraderie, professionalism, and energy that Heart & Soul brings to the stage", he explains.

He discovered his love for music playing violin when he was only nine years old. By the age of twelve he had taken up his new instrument, the bass.

Since receiving degrees in music and elementary education from Eastern Oregon University, Mr. Meyer has been influencing the music scene; teaching elementary students as well as instructing collegiate level courses. He was a co-founder of "Jazz at the Lake" in eastern Oregon.