Moon Beat was born blind, and, not being able to see, she is dropped off at an orphanage. She is just a small filly, and grows up without her sight. She is often picked on, but she doesn't mind. After all, she has her drums. Her bongo drums give her a sense of purpose, and a way to be of use. She smiles as she plays, bringing grins to everypony who hears her music.

When Moon Beat is sent off as she turns eight-teen, she heads off towards a wagon, traveling with different farmer ponies all around Equestria. Since she had no money, she paid the ponies with her music. She is know throughout Equestria as: 'The Music Mare'.

She arrives in Ponyville, though it takes her a while to find her way around. She eventually makes her way to the Town Hall, and is given instructions to seek out a home. Moon Beat walks out onto the street, trying to find a job of some sort, so she could rent a room. Eventually, she gave in, and sat down on the street, as she started to play...