Tapasya Loading
Tapasya Loading is hosted by Indian-German Musician / Educator and founder of the Holistic Musician Academy, T.L.Mazumdar.
This podcast is a safe space to attempt honest, raw, and authentic conversation in homage to the act of stoking a sacred fire. Through open conversations and exchanges with fellow artists and thought-leaders, it pays proverbial homage to the ancient ritual of burning fear away with love and joy.
(Disclaimer: the views and opinions of the guests are not necessarily reflective of the show).
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Studying Traditions authentically and Navigating Multiple Musical Mod…
Pete Lockett speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Blurring Lines Between Performing and Teaching, Common Causes of Pian…
Noah Kellman talks to T.L. Mazumdar
Common Threads between Miles Davis, Carlos Santana, Sheila E, The Cr…
Bassist with Miles Davis and Carlos Santana speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Multiple Lifetimes In One With Kai Eckhardt (Pt 1)
T.L. Mazumdar talks to legendary Liberian-German Jazz-Fusion Bassist Kai-Eckhardt.
Demystifying PR for the Post-Pandemic, Hyphenated, Independent Artist…
NYC-based Founder of Cyber PR and Bestselling Author Ariel Hyatt Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Creating Great Art and Taking Care of Your Fans w/ Emily White
Amazon #1 best-selling author and podcaster Emily White speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
'Effortless Mastery' to 'Becoming the Instrument' with Kenny Werner
Iconic Pianist/Composer and Author of 'Effortless Mastery' Kenny Werner speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.
’Good’, Bad’ and ’Perfect’ Music w/ Jake Sherman
Brooklyn-based Pianist/Singer-Songwriter/Producer/Multi-instrumentalist Jake Sherman speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.
Revisiting the Birth of ’World Music’ and Unpacking its Relevance in …
Iconic British-Asian Singer/Author/Coach Sheila Chandra speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Theoretical Physics and the Internal Integrity of Music w/ John Matth…
Dr. John Matthias Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Redefining Rockstar w/ Graham Cochrane
(Rec. 5th March 2025) Some revolutions begin in the mind of someone who never set out to be the loudest in the room. Graham Cochrane’s story is a reminder that the word “rockstar” doesn’t always mean what we were taught it do...
Otherness, Art, and the The Myth of the ‘Professional Musician’ w/ So…
Composer, sarodist, and cultural shapeshifter Soumik Datta joins T.L. Mazumdar for a conversation that goes far beyond the usual talk of craft and career. Born in Mumbai and raised in London, Soumik grew up between cultures, ...
Surrender, Mortality and why Sound Remains w/ Rez Abbasi
In his third appearance on Tapasya Loading, guitarist, composer, and educator Rez Abbasi joins T.L. Mazumdar for a conversation that begins with music but doesn’t end there. Born in Karachi and raised in California, NYC-based...
From Busyness to Sustainability w/ Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir
Sæunn happens to be one of the most respected cellists in the world, performing with orchestras like the Los Angeles Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, and Iceland Symphony, and in venues like Carnegie Hall, Barbican, and Suntory Ha...
Signal vs Noise: Music Production Turned Psychological Literacy
In a world overwhelmed by information, the concept of "signal-to-noise ratio" as used in music production can be a powerful life philosophy in our everyday lives. Clarifying what truly matters amidst the distractions can stee...
Why Seeking Help Can Feel Wrong
Seeking help can feel like a luxury or something that qualifies us as 'weak' by default. By the time we finally are ready to reach out, we've experienced what I refer to as one of the Five D's—Death, Disease, Divorce, Discern...
Creative Agency vs AI and the Problem with Problem-solving w/ Miles Miniaci
Professor Miles Miniaci returns to the podcast, with another exchange filled with effortless resonance and curiousity. A mentor writing instructor, we crossed paths serendipitously at the Tate Modern in London right after m...
Where the Music Lives: Bandmates, Cities and the home within w/Corey Congilio
In this episode, I reconnect with guitarist, educator, and fellow Effortless Mastery retreat graduate Corey Congilio—a musician whose presence in the Nashville scene is more than skill; it’s a standard. Corey’s work as a pion...
On the Mat Forever w/ Ryan Hurst
Ryan Hurst returns to Tapasya Loading on the launch of his much-awaited book On The Mat Forever (OTMF), with a conversation that leaves as powerful and deep an imprint as our first 3 years ago. Ryan holds four black belts, a...
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About the Host
Musician/Educator
T.L. Mazumdar’s 20-yr-plus artistic journey is reflective of an eclectic career that has aptly been described by Rolling Stone India of someone who ‘...personifies multiculturalism’.
He loves coffee, is passionate about arts as medicine, and is a quintessential Third Culture Kid who has gotten a lot better at dealing with his anxiety when asked 'where he is from'.
www.everynowheremusic.com
www.holisticmusicianacademy.com
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