Articles

5 Essentials for the Touring Musician: Lessons Learnt on the Road.

5 Essentials for the Touring Musician: Lessons Learnt on the Road.

T.L. Mazumdar
Essential lessons learned from lived experience  during my artist residency at the 70th anniversary of the Deutsches Jazz Festival. This experience underscores the importance of confronting imposter syndrome, the futility of faking authenticity, and the necessity of thorough preparation despite its inevitable shortcomings. 
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5 Buzzwords with substance in art

5 Buzzwords with substance in art

T.L. Mazumdar mindset, musicbusiness
The realities behind the trending jargon that floods our digital lives. Not all buzzwords are mere fluff; some help to connect our personal artistry with external realities.
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The Dark Side Of Digital Coaching

The Dark Side Of Digital Coaching

T.L. Mazumdar education, mental health, mindset, practice
In today’s rapidly expanding digital education landscape, discerning the authenticity of online mentors can be as challenging as finding a needle in a haystack. Unveiling the intricacies of mentorship, this blog post navigates through the flooded market of online 'gurus' and 'coaches', exposing the disparity between cleverly marketed offerings and genuine educational value. 
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Why Should Artists Promote Their Music? Robot Koch Interview

Why Should Artists Promote Their Music? Robot Koch Interview

T.L. Mazumdar interviews, mindset, musicbusiness
The challenge of balancing creation with effective self-promotion can feel hypocritical, often leading artists into a spiral of doubt and comparison. How do you authentically nurture your musical creations while ensuring they reach the right audience? An email exchange with my friend and collaborator, Robert Koch, where he talks about marketing not as a separate chore but an integrated part of the creative journey, with a thought-provoking comparison to parenting as an example. 
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