Welcome to the official website of R.C. Napkin.
R.C. Napkin is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who tells stories for worlds still waiting to be discovered.
About
Romin Desai, otherwise known by his stage name, R.C. Napkin, is a passionate worker who puts maximum effort into his crafts. He believes that the manner in which you work on things shapes the result, and you will hear that effort in the many compositions and covers he has cultivated.
Authenticity and transparency are two of R.C.’s core values. Feel assured that R.C. will always bring you the results that you desire.
R.C. was first inspired to make video game music when he heard the soundtrack from Super Mario Galaxy at only six years old. Since then, he has kept a sharp ear out for any piece of music he listens to, no matter the genre.
Influences
R.C.’s music is influenced by iconic bands, virtuosos, and video game composers, including:
- Buckethead
- Koji Kondo
- Nobuo Uematsu
- Daisuke “Pixel” Amaya
- Junichi Masuda
- Go Ichinose
- Toby Fox
- FamilyJules
- Killswitch Engage
- System of a Down
- Billy Talent
- Nothing But Thieves
- Queen
- Demetori
- Korn
- Foo Fighters
- Trivium
- DragonForce
- Metallica
- As I Lay Dying
- Ludovico Einaudi
- Joe Satriani
News
Teaching
While teaching, R.C. uses systems that work while staying enthusiastic, humorous, and realistic. No matter the topic, R.C. guides his students to create a positive environment and to view life through a mindset that will help them succeed in any part of their lives.
Mathematics
With a degree in mathematics from San Jose State University, R.C. is a fully credentialed math teacher who can teach all subjects of secondary school math. In classroom settings, R.C. has taught Common Core 7, Algebra 1, and Algebra 1 for English Language Learners. His lessons are interactive and engaging, often drawing on students’ own strengths to guide real-world mathematical content.
Look up Romin Desai’s teaching credential here (opens in a new tab)
R.C. also tutors students of varying levels, from third grade math to AP Calculus AB. The goal of one-on-one tutoring is to build a strong foundation the student can rely on when their tutor is not around.
Badminton Coaching
R.C. has years of experience coaching badminton to children in private, semiprivate, group, and team settings. He guided a high school badminton team to a winning season in only the second year of its varsity program. Students in these programs report feeling more confident and seeing an improvement in their lifestyle.
Music
R.C. was a volunteer guitar and drum instructor for the high school non-profit Notelove. Students learned to read music, express the music inside of themselves, and sound great. Alongside teaching instruments, R.C. also teaches the music production and composition process, which is known as Music Genesis.
Contact
Interested in working with R.C.? He would love to provide value to your project or support your needs!