From using music as a coping mechanism for subduing her grief to being a trainer in the same field, Meera has traveled a long journey from New York Choirs to Indian music academies.

Meera Desai is a vocalist, singer, and songwriter.

Meera grew up in New York and started singing when she was a young kid. In school, Meera trained in Hindustani classical music and as she grew, she started learning western classical music as well.

Meera shares that in 2015, her parents decided to move back to India but as her college was still ongoing, she had to stay alone in New York for a few years. She says that it was a tough time for her and music came to her rescue.

Talking about her inspirations, Meera says that Joni Mitchell is the one for her. Joni’s concept of divine dissatisfaction keeps her going and Meera feels that taking constructive criticism with positivity and being self-aware is what she has learned from Joni.

Meera advises aspirant vocalists and songwriters to listen to as much music as they can to get a sense of every kind of music and make an informed choice about the type of music they want to pursue.

When asked about her opinion on education vs experience, Meera says that both are equally important in life. She feels that intense basic education helps in getting better opportunities and experience in life.

Meera shares that she is currently working with the Compass Box Studio, Ahmedabad, and is helping youngsters in nurturing their talent. She is also a Jazz Vocal trainer at Goa Jazz Academy.

Talking about leadership, Meera says that she has been a shy child and did not have leadership skills from her childhood. However, being a section leader in her school days and slowly taking up responsibilities has now made her a person who can lead.

Talking about the COVID-19 pandemic, Meera says she feels that it brought out the good side in people as everyone was trying to help others in their own capacities.

If given a Time Machine, Meera would like to go back in time and start early to become a vocalist and a singer. She would like to overcome her doubts and fears much earlier in life.

Her success mantra in life is to keep learning and to keep the curious side of us alive.

In her free time, apart from music, she also likes to indulge in Calligraphy and writing poetry.