“Ravi delivers practical knowledge from a vast store of experience in a style that is both soulful and engaging.”
– Peter Spellman, Director of Career Development, Berklee College of Music

“Not only is Ravi a great guitarist, songwriter and entertainer, but his music industry experience and wisdom also make for a great teacher and presenter. He has a strong sense of integrity and a commitment to honesty and quality in everything he does. Ravi combines a keen sense of marketing and business savvy with musical examples and expertise.”
– Gregory J. Gordon, founder, Pyramind Audio Institute

“Ravi was an inspiration to all that attended his lecture at NAMM. He made it clear that keeping a retail customer for life is in recognizing the passion for music and the need to keep the dream alive. Ravi's dedication and enthusiasm for the subject really shined through in his delivery.”
– Steve Baessler, Professional Development Coordinator, NAMM, the International Music Products Association

“Ravi’s wealth of knowledge as a guitarist and robust writing skills are a vital part of the Music & Sound Retailer. Few care more about the music instrument industry. While others get shy in the spotlight, he is never afraid to say what he feels, and for that, we owe him a debt of gratitude.”
– Brian Berk, editor, The Music & Sound Retailer

“Ravi is an excellent musician and a consummate professional."
– Christopher Sabec, manager, Hanson

“Ravi's years of hands-on experience in the music business comes though in his writing. By working both in the spotlight and behind the scenes, he has a great sense of what it takes to make it in the music industry.”
– Mary Cosola, contributing editor, Electronic Musician Magazine

“Ravi's lecture to my class of aspiring performers was right on. They left with useful and valuable information pertinent to their career goals. Ravi's description of 'luck’ was priceless. He is an articulate speaker who is approachable, flexible and extremely knowledgeable.”
– Marnie Mintz, professor, Pepperdine University

“I love Ravi's passion for our industry and everything he writes about. I find him very enlightening and enthusiastic and actually look forward to reading his work. I give him my highest rating and would recommend using his services without any hesitation."
– Chuck Surack, owner, Sweetwater

“The guitar industry is fortunate to have Ravi encouraging young players to 'live the dream' with integrity. He has obvious talent as a musician, skills as a communicator, and deep empathy with traditional music dealers and the challenges they face.”
– Greg Bennett, Greg Bennett Guitars & former vice president of Guitar Center

“Ravi–someone whose talent and sincerity really makes a difference”
– Scott Chinery, owner of the world's largest and most valuable guitar collection

Ravi wrote very good articles on an assortment of music-business topics for Electronic Musician. His writing clearly reflected extensive personal experience, good judgment, and a professional approach to the business of music.”
– Steve Oppenheimer, editor in chief, Electronic Musician Magazine

“Ravi is a professional and proficient lecturer. His comprehensive understanding of the musical instrument industry is both fresh and exciting. Ravi holds the unique ability to effectively communicate between industry executives, retail store personnel, and consumers.”
– Chad Stewart, director of sales, Premier Music International Ltd.

“It’s always a treat to share the podium with Ravi as I know I will be in for an exciting panel discussion. He is knowledgeable and articulate, and possesses that super-rare gift of being both an extraordinarily gifted artist and an astute businessman.”
– Panos Panay, founder & CEO, Sonicbids

“Ravi is one of those unique artists who can express his creativity through his own art, and also speak eloquently about the business behind the art. His lectures are engaging, his leadership as a panel moderator at conferences is insightful and conscientious. He maintains an uncanny awareness of his audience, always presenting the information in an interesting, accessible, clear fashion-educating and inspiring.”
– Jeri Goldstein, author of “How to be Your Own Booking Agent”

“Ravi is a much needed voice in the instrumental music retail industry. He brings the perspective of the student and professional, and challenges retailers to meet those current needs. Ravi's input and ideas have inspired me to continue to develop and innovate my business to meet the oncoming challenges of the modern retail climate.”
– Donovan Bankhead, General Manager, Springfield Music

“Ravi was a terrific addition to our roster of speakers at NEMO. His ability to focus the content on exactly what the audience wants, as well as convey information from the artist's perspective, enables him to bridge the gap between artistry and business practices in a manner that everyone can easily understand.”
– Chip Rives, CEO - NEMO Music Conference and Boston Music Awards

“Ravi's knowledge of the music business is extremely thorough. His writing is to the point and full of useful tips for the readers.”
– Mike Levine, senior editor at Electronic Musician and former editor of Onstage

“Our panels shoot straight and still Ravi stands out, which is a big statement in itself. RAVI comes from a place our attendees can understand and speaks in terms that relate to our audience, whether the subject is sponsorship, business of music, or musicianship.”
– Mark Willis, partner, Atlantis Music Conference, Atlanta GA

“Ravi is the quintessential pro. From concept to execution, Ravi delivered quality content, delivered it on time and was a dream to work with. We plan to work with Ravi on several more projects.”
– Brad Wenkos, partner, Truefire.com

“Ravi is not only a talented musician and a great guy, he's also an excellent speaker and writer who encourages musicians to empower themselves and conduct their careers with integrity.”
– Bob Baker, author, book publisher, speaker, TheBuzzFactor.com

“Ravi pleasantly surprised us all; the attendees as well as the organizers, with his charm, eloquence and down-to-earth attitude. As a Panelist, he was top-flight, demonstrating knowledge and acumen that only comes from a wealth of experience.”
– Noel Ramos, executive director, Independent Music Conference, Philadelphia, PA

“Ravi has a gift for public speaking that he uses to benefit others when he addresses topics that range from ethics to creative problem solving. His style is warm, engaging, dignified, and his points are relevant to his listeners.”
– Jessica Baron, founder, executive director, Guitars in the Classroom