Chords of Success

For Saahil Goel, the deep-rooted passion for playing the guitar dates back to his high school days. Influenced by legends like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and the Pakistani band Strings, his musical journey mirrors his leadership style-balancing focus, discipline, and a collaborative spirit. Goel feels that playing guitar has enhanced his ability to balance focus and teamwork as a founder of an eCommerce shipping start-up.

- PAROMITA GUPTA

How did you first get into playing the guitar?

In my early years, I played the keyboard and harmonium, but it wasn't until 9th grade that I really got into the guitar. I actually taught myself how to play. What really sparked my interest was the prominence of the guitar in rock music, which I was heavily into at the time. There was also this strong desire to join the school band - being in a band was seen as the "cool" thing to do, and that was a major motivator for me to take guitar playing seriously. It's a passion that stuck with me.

What style of music do you enjoy playing?