PART OF THE HOLISTIC MUSICIAN ACADEMY
Jan. 23, 2024

Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murray

Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murray

Violinist, Educator, and Timani Instructor speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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From her early days as a Suzuki kid to her current roles as a violin instructor and performer, L.A.-based musician, educator, and wellness enthusiast Dr. Hannah Murray Hannah's journey has been all about integrating music and well-being.
 
At 19, during a summer music festival in Hawaii, Hannah stumbled upon a yoga class. What began as a wellness routine became the subject of her doctoral dissertation, exploring the connection between Iyengar Yoga and enhancing violin playing.
 
In addition to her roles in academia and the orchestra, Hannah is a sought-after educator, often sharing her knowledge in lectures, workshops, and masterclasses across the country. As the co-founder of corpSonore – sound | body | wellness, she runs a podcast, curates a newsletter, and leads movement classes for musicians, making wellness accessible to all.
 

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Chapters

04:00 - Finding your home city

09:00 - The other side of the wall: voices in music

13:00 - Hannah’s musical journey

18:00 - Questioning career choices

22:00 - Conformity vs innovation

26:00 - Beginning a yoga practice

29:00 - Discovering Timani

33:00 - Musicians and injuries

35:00 - T.L.’s physical history

41:00 - The quest to fully integrate ourselves

50:58 - Self-care for touring musicians

01:01:43 - Music and Yoga

01:02:30 - Q&A Session: Finding a mentor

01:05:00 - Q&A Session: Musician stereotypes vs fitness stereotypes

01:09:00 - Q&A Session: Self-care non-negotiables on tour

01:09:33 - Q&A Session: Protecting your hearing

01:11:26 - Q&A Session: Classical music setting vs band setting

01:14:50 - Epilogue: Writing a song to heal

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Hannah Murray

Musician and Co-Founder

Dr. Hannah Murray is a classically trained violinist and musicians’ health specialist based in Los Angeles, California. She is a Timani teacher and certified yoga instructor who works with musicians of all ages and abilities to find ease, reduce discomfort, and optimize movements for more effortless performances. Hannah is an active and sought-after educator who is regularly invited to give lectures, workshops, and masterclasses across the country on health and wellness topics, posture, Timani, violin pedagogy, and yoga for musicians. She is the co-founder of corpSonore – sound | body | wellness, a platform for musicians' health and wellness, where she hosts a podcast, curates a newsletter, and leads movement classes for musicians. As a performer, she has had the privilege of touring internationally with various bands and composers, recording for major artists and projects, and performing as a principal player in orchestras across the country. When she’s not helping humans, Hannah enjoys playing music for animals.

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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.). .