Sujeet Desai

First Musician With Down Syndrome To Perform At Carnegie Hall

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Sujeet Desai Biography

Sujeet Desai is an accomplished musician born with Down Syndrome. Desai has mastered seven instruments: Bb and bass clarinet, alto saxophone, violin, piano, trumpet and drums. His lifetime dream came true when he became the first person with Down Syndrome to perform at Carnegie Hall on May 20th, 2015, to a standing ovation no less. Desai now travels worldwide to do inspirational solo music performances and self-advocacy workshops.

In June 2001, he graduated from high school with honors, and in May 2003, he graduated from the Berkshire Hills Music Academy in Massachusetts after a two-year residential post-secondary study in Music and Human Services. After graduation, Desai worked as a teacher’s aide for an elementary school music department and continues to introduce music to audiences though his volunteer work. Since March 2000, Desai has performed in nearly every state and 13 countries. Desai is a recipient of numerous national and international awards for his music and self-advocacy. Those awards include an Achievement Award on United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons, the World Down Syndrome Day Award from Down Syndrome International, the Thank You Award from Special Needs Families Developmental Center in Dubai and an award by the President of Singapore for self-advocacy & music.

Besides music, Desai has Third Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon. He is a winner of gold and silver medals in the World Games 1999 Special Olympics in swimming and numerous medals in the Special Olympics in Alpine skiing, cross-country running and bowling.

Desai's amazing story has been highlighted in two documentaries and many TV and newspaper interviews. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine, as well as on TV shows including The View, 20/20 and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Desai's mission is to send a message across the world that, given the proper opportunities, individuals with disabilities can “Make it Happen!”

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/13/2024.

Sujeet Desai Speaking Topics

  • My Story: How I improvise my life with multiple intelligences

    Sujeet Desai performs with a musical power point workshop “My Story: How I improvise my life with multiple intelligences”. Sujeet's MISSION is to send a message across the world that given opportunities for their abilities individual with disabilities can “Make It Happen!” Sujeet's music is more than just an entertainment. It's educational, inspirational and focused to make his MISSION POSSIBLE!

Sujeet Desai Videos

  • Sujeet Desai has a message for World Children's Day
    The wonderfully talented Sujeet Desai has sent this message for all of the children who are "shooting stars" for #WorldChildrensDay 20th November...
  • Paving the way for those living with disabilities
    Sujeet Desai, 36, is heading lead the way for those living with disabilities.
  • Museum of disABILITY History Presents: Sujeet Desai
    I have Down syndrome and this is my story.” - Sujeet Desai

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Sujeet Desai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as My Story: How I improvise my life with multiple intelligences. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sujeet Desai for your event is available upon request. Sujeet Desai generally travels from Williamsville, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kalifa, Robert Finley, Diane Schuur, Ronnie Milsap and Elaine Hall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sujeet Desai for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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