Rashish Marshi has been a dedicated student of the sitar for over 12 years. He was initiated into rich classical tradition of North Indian music by Ustad Aashish Khan (eldest son of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan). His commitment to this art form has made Rashish a member of a new generation of serious Indian musicians from the United States. He is also a student of sitar master Roshan Jamal Bhartiya from Delhi, India.