In our Rhythm of Hope® program, pediatric patients take a break from battling their illness and immerse themselves in music making, becoming a part of their very own “band.”
– Our Facilitators –
Ruby Spiro
Ruby Spiro is an American singer, songwriter, recording artist, philanthropist, and performer. At age 15, Ruby signed a recording agreement with the Walt Disney Music Group label, spending her high school years recording between Nashville and Los Angeles. She wrote songs in the Tinker Bell trilogy feature films, as well as features on Disneymania and Radio Disney.
At 16 her recording career led her to Nashville based Lyric Street Records where she recorded her first full length album. Currently, Ruby wrote the spotify-viral chart-topping single “You” by Lost Kings featuring Katelyn Tarver. She also wrote the hit song “I Want You” for DJ Elephante featuring Rumors which reached the top 10 on Billboards electronic dance music charts. Ruby is currently working on her 3rd single as well as writing for major label artists.
Through her career Ruby has found her heart was led to helping others. She volunteers and helps with the Seany Foundation, the Lollipop Theater, Lions, Tigers, and Bears and many others.
Summer Spiro
Summer Spiro is an American stage and film actress from Los Angeles, California. She recently completed L.A. Theatre Works’ national tour of Bram Stoker’s Dracula as well as Herbert Siguenza’s world pemeire of Steal Heaven. She is currently starring in the lead role in the film Stillwater in Stillwater, Oklahoma with award winning director James Cullen Bressack.
Other credits include Fallen Angels (North Coast Rep), Detroit (San Diego Rep), As You Like It (Moonlight Stage Prod), The Trouble We Come From by Scott Caan (The Falcon Theatre). At Mira Costa College, Summer received a Kennedy Centers’ Irene Ryan nomination for every production she appeared in, including Electra, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Proposals, and Blithe Spirit.
At age 17, she was signed with Disney’s Lyric Street Records where she penned and recorded several songs in the Tinkerbell movie soundtracks, as well as the Disneymania album compilations, and on Radio Disney. Summer takes her artist spirit and gives it forward as a counselor for “Lollipop Theatre” She also volunteers at “Union Rescue Mission” and enjoys helping children and making a difference.
Haddon Cord
Haddon Cord is an American singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. Haddon has toured in many states across the US and has also played shows in England, France, Scotland and Honduras. Most recently, she opened for Eric Hutchinson on his national “Anyone Who Knows Me Tour.” Haddon believes in the power of healing and connection through music and holds her work with Lollipop Theater close to her heart, as it has been a true highlight of her musical journey.
Moa Muñoz
Moa hails from a small town you have never heard of in the Swedish south but now lives in Los Angeles, where she spends most of her time in a garage-turned studio in Silverlake. She is signed to BMG as a writer and artist for their music library. She just put out her debut EP [Pronounced; Moe-ah], but she is no rookie to the business. After years of touring with other artists (incl. Priss, Shiragirl, Domenica, Ladyhood, Paradise Kitty, Dead Heroine, etc.) she has built a solid following of fans from all corners of the world. Moa has toured all over the US, the UK, Sweden, Japan and even cruise ships in the Caribbean and military bases in the Middle East. Moa is also a freelance music instructor. Passing on her knowledge and seeing individuals grow through music is one of her biggest passions, especially with her work with Lollipop Theater.
Moa just got back on dry land after performing on the Kid Rock Cruise, followed by her release party just days later at the world-famous Gibson Showroom in Los Angeles. She has shown her peers what it means to be a truly independent artist in 2018 and is currently busy planning her world domination, starting with the last ever Vans Warped Tour.
Our children and families at CHLA really enjoy and look forward to LOLLIPOP’s Rhythm of Hope®. Rhythm of Hope® is not like any other interactive music program. It is adaptable to children of all ages, regardless of their medical status. Through Rhythm of Hope®, children in the hospital are given the opportunity to self-express through creating lyrics, and gain control over the musical instrument they wish to play. It is a delight to see children and families smile and engage with the vocalist and keyboardist to learn about music and create their own song as a group. The coolest part is that the children who were a part of the session get a copy of the song to enjoy at home.”