Vinay Desai first studied singing, harmonium, and tabla with Shafiq Rahman. After completing college in both prepharmaceutical science and prelaw in Delaware, Desai studied Santoor in India. In 2011, with blessings and direct guidance of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Desai began his studies under Takahiro Arai. He later moved back to the United States to study with Kunal Gunjal. To expand his knowledge, Desai has learnt from maestros such as Parthasarathi Chatterjee, Jay Gandhiji, and Suryaksha Deshpandejii. Now, Vinay studies directly with the great master Pandit Shivkumar Sharma while residing in Shanti Mandir, a beautiful Ashram located in Walden, NY.

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