Hi there...

I'm T.L. Mazumdar

—an Indian-German independent musician, educator, singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer with a 25-year journey spanning continents, contracts, and some stories.
I started the Holistic Musician Academy in 2022 to equip artists with tools for sustainable, balanced success—one that shuns fear-based thinking in an industry full of challenges.
Raised on 3 continents, rooted in my South Asian ancestry and inspired by my European upbringing, my approach blends the analytical precision and intellect of the West with the fluid wisdom of ancient Eastern philosophy for holistic strategies that nurture mind, body, and soul—helping artists thrive creatively while staying grounded.
Through my podcasts, courses, coaching, and resources, I’ve been privileged to host Grammy Award winners, New York Times bestsellers, mental health specialists, and fitness experts—exploring what it takes to succeed and stay balanced as an artist today.
I am here to remind you that...

1. Your art

 
...is valuable.

2. Your voice

 
...is irreplaceable.

3. Your journey

 
...was meant to be joyful.




My Story

From being signed to labels in three different countries to leaving a coveted life-long tenure with the German government—a position most musicians only dream of—I’ve always believed in taking bold steps for what truly matters.
When the pandemic hit, I left behind that secure path to focus on empowering co-artists, students, and mentees to thrive as independent artists.
While still practicing my own art on my own terms.

 


"'Ive done a lot of work on myself but T.L.'s insights and questions bring a whole new dimension to it all"


- Johannes Stange

"T.L. is a magician!! Every session was filled with profound insight, information and expansive perspectives."

- Sharanya Natarajan


"T.L. addressed aspects of being a musician that no-one really talks about. "


- Sarah Shipchandler

Collaborators in education...


Why I do it

 
When I was 17, I asked my mentor what I needed to do to be a professional musician.
All I got was: '..no matter what'
So I did that 🤷🏽‍♂️. 
And over the next 20 years
  • I took off with 2 suitcases to a new country.
  • Invested in conservatory education on a shoe-string budget and scholarships.
  • Learned and integrated a foreign language into my life.
  • Survived toxic pedagogy that almost broke me.
  • Navigated bureaucracy between countries to establish myself as an international artist and educator.
Doing all this while healing my body and mind from morbid obesity, heart disease, repetitive injury, eating disorders and critical mental health that almost killed me.
Sans meds. Sans surgery.  Just with training.
When you've had a view below from as far out as the edge as I have, every day is a reason to be grateful for. 

Back in the day, I made a promise to myself - that if I ever made it back to shore, I would teach others to swim.

This is me decades later,  trying to keep my promise.

But does that cut it?

If you're asking yourself that now, that's even better. 
Qualifications help. But don't mean anything if we're not a good fit. 
So click below to find out more. 




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