Sujeet Desai..The player of 7 instruments

Sujeet Desai is a talented musician who was born with Down syndrome aged 39 years old. In June 2001 he graduated from High School in Syracuse, New York. In May 2003 he graduated from the Berkshire Hills Music Academy after two years of post-secondary studies in Music and Human Services.

After graduation, Sujeet worked as a teaching assistant in the music department of elementary school and has continued to introduce music to the public through his volunteer work. Currently, he performs his music in nursing homes, senior centers and hospitals to present his art to those away from home and family. Sujeet mastered seven instruments: Bb and bass clarinet, alto saxophone, violin, piano, trumpet, and drums.

Since March 2000, Sujeet has performed in 13 countries and has won many national and international awards for his music. These awards include the Achievement Award on United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons, the World Down Syndrome Day Award from Down Syndrome International, and the Thank You Award from Special Needs Families Developmental Center in Dubai.