T.L. Mazumdar
Musician/Educator, Founder: Holistic Musician Academy
Indian-German Producer/Singer-Songwriter T.L. Mazumdar grew up on 3 continents and 4 countries.
Mentored by a series of iconic musicians like Kenny Werner, Kai Eckhardt, Dr John Matthias, and the late Gary Barone, his artistic journey has aptly been described by Rolling Stone magazine as one that ‘...personifies multiculturalism’.
Time Out Mumbai has referred to him as ‘’...amongst a handful of Indian (origin) musicians who don't have to play sitars or tablas''
He has been nominated for German Music awards
Bremer Jazzpreis and Future Sounds Jazz Award, and been called ''...a major talent'' by Jack Douglas (Producer: John Lennon, Miles Davis, etc.). .
April 1, 2025
Strings Attached: Love and Music—Sustaining Both w/ Kiran Ahluwalia & Rez Abbasi
What does it take to sustain both a marriage and a creative partnership—without one overshadowing the other? In this long-awaited conversation, we sit down with Kiran Ahluwalia & Rez Abbasi, a powerhouse couple who have built...
Sept. 24, 2024
Balancing Power and Vulnerability As a Performing Artist w/ Johannes Stange
I’m excited to welcome Johannes Stange, a long-time friend and one of my most cherished collaborators on this episode . Johannes is a rare archetype—a multi-hyphenate artist whose standards of excellence continue to inspire m...
Sept. 9, 2024
Redefining the Role of a Global South Asian Vocalist w/ Shruti Ramani
Canada-based Indian Jazz Vocalist Shruti Ramani speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Aug. 13, 2024
What is Toxic Pedagogy? What Musicians Need to Understand.
Read the blog post here: https://www.tapasyaloading.com/blog/what-is-toxic-pedagogy/ Download my FREE 'Artist Mindmap'. A one-page mini-masterclass for independent musicians. Music and Audio Production: www.everynowheremusic....
July 30, 2024
Sensitivity vs. Fragility: An Artist's Perspective
The importance of discerning between sensitivity and fragility.
July 23, 2024
Internalizing Our Haters (Solocast)
How global musicians and artists can overcome toxic criticism and cultural biases.
July 16, 2024
4-Year Anniversary: A Message for our Listeners
Thoughts on the 4-year anniversary of Tapasya Loading. Download my FREE 'Artist Mindmap'. A one-page mini-masterclass for independent musicians. www.holisticmusicianacademy.com Music and Audio Production: www.everynowheremusi...
May 29, 2024
Showing up Authentically and Reclaiming Identity in a Multicultural world as a TCK w/ Marie Suazo (Swapcast)
Mental-Health Advocates and TCKs', author Marie Suazo and Musician T.L. Mazumdar riff on showing up authentically in society.
April 13, 2024
Riding Passion and Unity To Reach the 'Seventh Sky' w/ Jonathan Ihlenfeld Cuñado
Spanish-German Bassist, Composer-Producer & Educator talks to T.L. Mazumdar.
March 28, 2024
Unpacking Performance, the 'Hang', Vulnerability, and Solopreneurship in Online Spaces as a Musician w/ Corey Congilio
Guitarist and Solopreneur Corey Congilio speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Feb. 14, 2024
Merging Engineering, and Artist Mindsets as a Multi-cultural Multi-hyphenate w/ Rajesh Mehta
Innovator & Musician Rajesh Mehta Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Jan. 23, 2024
Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murray
Violinist, Educator, and Timani Instructor speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Dec. 21, 2023
An American in India: Busting Myths, The Indian Music Industry & Music Education, Safe Spaces and Vocal Health w/ Zachary Ray
Boston-bred Vocal Coach Zachary Daniel Ray speaks to T.L. Mazumdar on his life in India
Dec. 4, 2023
The Anatomy of a Global Third-Generation Indonesian Jazz & Contemporary Musician w/ Nikita Dompas.
Indonesian Guitarist & Producer Nikita Dompas speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Nov. 7, 2023
Mauritius to London and Finding Your True Artistic Voice Between Islands w/ Rouhangeze Baichoo
London-based Mauritian SInger/Producer Rouhangeze Baichoo Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Sept. 25, 2023
Navigating the Post-Pandemic Aftermath of a Dream Debut at 21 and Resilience Amidst Adversity w/ Madhura Talluri
Madhura Talluri speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Sept. 13, 2023
The Past, Present and Future of German Pop Music w/ Udo Dahmen
Vice President of The German Music Council and Founder of Pop-Akademie Udo Dahmen speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Aug. 21, 2023
Revisiting the Birth of ’World Music’ and Unpacking its Relevance in 2023 w/ Sheila Chandra
Iconic British-Asian Singer/Author/Coach Sheila Chandra speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Aug. 8, 2023
’Good’, Bad’ and ’Perfect’ Music w/ Jake Sherman
Brooklyn-based Pianist/Singer-Songwriter/Producer/Multi-instrumentalist Jake Sherman speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.
July 20, 2023
Training a Growth Mindset as an Artist and Leadership for Women in an Indian Context w/ Shreya Nagarajan Singh
Founder of SNS Arts, Shreya Nagarajan Singh talks to T.L. Mazumdar
June 13, 2023
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
May 1, 2023
The Significance of Work Ethic, Loyalty and Consistency as a Musician w/ Bastian Voelkel
Grammy-Nominated German keyboardist Bastian Voelkel speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.
April 11, 2023
Movements for Musicians, Digital Nomadism, Gracie JiuJitsu, Prayer and Astrology w/ Steve Maxwell
Steve Maxwell speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
March 21, 2023
Demystifying PR for the Post-Pandemic, Hyphenated, Independent Artist w/ Ariel Hyatt
NYC-based Founder of Cyber PR and Bestselling Author Ariel Hyatt Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Feb. 21, 2023
Balancing Athletic and Musical Lifestyles, the Impact of Travel on Music, the Space Between Notes, and the Power of Choice with Camellia Akhamie Kies
Drummer And Entrepreneur Camellia Akhamie Kies speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Jan. 2, 2023
Blurring Lines Between Performing and Teaching, Common Causes of Piano Injury, Unpacking Jazz Piano Pedagogy in 2023 and Mistakes to Avoid in Audience Building w/ Noah Kellman
Noah Kellman talks to T.L. Mazumdar
July 19, 2022
Authentic Entrepreneurship for Musicians, Understanding Fear in the Musical Path, and the Art of Digital Course Creation with Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir
Renowned Cellist Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Jan. 9, 2022
'Effortless Mastery' to 'Becoming the Instrument' with Kenny Werner
Iconic Pianist/Composer and Author of 'Effortless Mastery' Kenny Werner speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.
Nov. 17, 2021
Common Threads between Miles Davis, Carlos Santana, Sheila E, The Crusaders and Enjoying Fresh Strawberries with Benny Rietveld
Bassist with Miles Davis and Carlos Santana speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Aug. 31, 2020
Death, Discovery, Legacy, Heartbreak, Being a Misfit and Social Media Adieus with Jivraj Singh
T.L. Mazumdar talks to drummer/producer Jivraj Singh.