Vamsi’s passion for the guitar was sparked in the middle of a childhood "musical war" between his rock-loving brother and classical-leaning sister. With exposure to both genres, his musical world was wide open. The defining moment came when he heard Eddie Van Halen’s iconic solo on “Beat It”, leading him to pick up his first guitar — a de’ France Crusader, a copy of an Ovation.

Learning was far from easy. Like many beginners, he wrestled with technique and discipline. “I was always tempted to skip lessons and dive into rock licks before I could even cleanly play an F major chord,” he laughs. Despite the challenges, Vamsi found joy in every struggle, always feeling “in the zone” when playing.

Supported by a musically inclined family and friends, he built his own creative space in a culture where music isn’t always prioritized as a profession. Now, Vamsi fuses Indian classical and Western rock styles, mentors young guitarists, and advocates for music education as a vital part of life.