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“Guitar whiz” – Musician Magazine “A
glassy voice that calls to mind old Steve Winwood or Peter Frampton
LPs” “A
fine, richly textured voice and a degree of mastery of his instrument
that calls to mind early Clapton and Duane Allman” At the turn of the millennium, Ravi also began giving motivational presentations and penning articles with the theme of Integrity, positioning him as one of the industry's most outspoken advocates for Artistic Integrity and Truth in Marketing. Electronic Musician, Music Inc., Music and Sound Retailer, and other magazines publish his articles, and Berklee College of Music, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), NARAS/Grammy, and other globally renowned institutions host his lectures and keynote addresses. He is an endorsing artist and/or clinician for more than a dozen product manufacturers, the author and talent of multiple guitar instructional DVDs sold through major retailers, and an advisor to various non-profit organizations providing music education to the underprivileged. “Ravi
delivers practical knowledge from a vast store of experience in a style
that is both soulful and engaging.” “A
skillful presenter, always offering creative and practical business
solutions in a language that our arts-based industry understands.” In 2008, Ravi added "pilot" and "aviation motivational speaker" to his résumé. Bringing a little rock 'n' roll into aviation in order to make "one of humanity's greatest achievements" more accessible to a new generation, he became a founding member of the Flying Musicians Association. Please see Aviator Bio for more information. Born in Washington DC and raised in a "Wall Street" family near New York City, Ravi is a member of the Nehru-Gandhi familyIndia's political family dynasty who governed the world's largest democracy for over 40 years and continues to exert strong influence today. Combining his artistic talents, communication skills, business acumen, and family heritage, Ravi actively works with non-profit organizations to eradicate poverty by reshaping the model of education for underprivileged youth around the world. |