From Corporate Suites to Drumsticks: The Journey of Rajeev Rajagopal

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Discover how Rajeev Rajagopal, drummer for the legendary band Thermal and a Quarter (TAAQ), walked away from a high-flying corporate career at companies like Intel and SD Micro to pursue music full-time.

In this episode, Rajeev shares the gritty reality of transitioning from business-class travel to being "flat broke," the "magic" of a 30-year musical partnership, and his mission to professionalize music education through Tacademy. From opening for Deep Purple to being booed for refusing to play covers, Rajeev offers an honest look at staying sincere to your craft and living fearlessly.