Dr. Ram Deshpande has a rich musical tradition . He is a renowned vocalist of new generation and an artist of commendable talent. Dr Ram Deshpande was initiated into classical music by Shri. Chepe, Shri. Panake and Pt. Prabhakar Deshkar.
Under the able guidance of Pt. Yashwant Bua Joshi and Pt. Mhos Kashalkar, he has risen to great heights as a vocalist of the traditional Gwalior and Jaipur gharanas. He has received guidance in respect of graharana, from Pt. Babanrao Haldankar and in respect of Bhatkhande Parampara from Pt. Yashwant Mahale. Along with the traditional instruction, Dr Ram Deshpande excelled academically too!
He got the post graduate degree in music from Nagpur University with gold medal. His doctoral thesis on ‘Mishra Ragas’ (Combination Ragas)was completed under the able guidance of Pt. V. R. Athaavle. Gandharva Mahavidyalaya has selected him as guide for Doctorate.
Dr.Ram Deshpande has a sonorous and a seasoned voice and a number of ornamentations like Gamak, Behlao, Meend, etc., at his command. Moreover, he has a good command of rhythm and a large variety of taans. He has a large repertoire of popular and rare raag combinations.