Ravalde was educated at the Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton.
He was Organ Scholar of Carlisle Cathedral[1] and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists whilst he was in the sixth form.
As Organ Scholar of St John's College he oversaw three CD recordings as well as the daily chapel services and frequent tours.
Ravalde was appointed Assistant Organist of Chichester Cathedral, succeeding Mark Wardell.
He currently teaches piano and organ at The Prebendal School.