Dhruv Ghanekar | The Music Podcast: Wah Wah Music, Live Music Venues, Blue Frog Comeback, Jazz, Brand Identity & more

Tune in to an exciting episode of THE MUSIC PODCAST with Tarsame Mittal, featuring Dhruv Ghanekar, a composer and musician known for his work on Drona, Bombay Boys, and albums like Distance and Voyage. Over his two-decade-long career, he has been a key figure in the Indian independent music scene and started his own label under the name Wah Wah Music. His work has garnered both national and international recognition, earning him multiple awards for his creative contributions to the industry. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! _ Dhruv’s Socials – •⁠ ⁠Website: www.dhruvghanekar.com •⁠ ⁠Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/ghanekar.dhruv/ •⁠ ⁠Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/dhruvg/ •⁠ ⁠Check out Dhruv’s venture – Wah Wah Music - https://wahwahmusic.com/ •⁠ ⁠And his recent release – Voyage 2 album Dhruv’s suggestion for apps helpful in ear training: 'Aural Wiz' _ Listen to this episode with Dhruv Ghanekar on all leading audio streaming channels! _ EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In the latest episode of The Music Podcast, host Tarsame Mittal is joined by the celebrated composer Dhruv Ghanekar for an in-depth conversation. Dhruv shares his experience of creating multiple channel identities, including his work at Republic TV, and discusses his journey of founding his band Chakraview. He explores the importance of formal music education and how it benefits aspiring musicians, the current state of live music venues, and the story behind launching Blue Frog, which revolutionized the live music scene. Dhruv also touches on the potential comeback of Blue Frog and how it shaped live performances in India. Additionally, he reflects on the profound impact of folk music on his career, his deep-rooted affinity for Jazz and its culture, and some of the most iconic collaborations in his career. Dhruv also delves into the role of technology in improving ear training for musicians and the future of live music in an evolving industry. Show some love! Hit the Like, Share, and Subscribe buttons for The Music Podcast! Your thoughts matter, drop them in the comments. Share your Wishlist for upcoming guests or the questions you'd like your favourite guests to answer. Connect with us at [email protected]. Your feedback makes our podcast journey even more exciting! _ Stay tuned for the next episode of 'The Music Podcast'! 🎧 We've got another exciting conversation lined up for you! Don't miss it! _ EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Guest Intro 02:02 - What is 'Channel Identity'? 06:27 - Formal Music Education 15:37 - All about 'Blue Frog' 21:16 - His Album - Voyage 2 25:25 - Female Vocalists in the Industry 30:00 - Regional Music 31:30 - About 'Jazz' & it's Origins 33:13 - Live Venues 36:25 - #AskTheGuest01:05:54 - His Team 01:07:18 - Important Learnings 01:14:56 - Epic Collaborations 01:20:42 - His Inspirations 01:23:48 - Handling Rejections 01:25:24 - Love/Hate Social Media 01:28:39 - Change in the Industry 01:30:52 - Real 'Dhruv Ghanekar' 01:32:53 - Questions he wants to be asked 01:35:34 - His Legacy 01:36:50 - Thank You! 01:37:10 - Behind-the-scenes _ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The Music Podcast YT Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@TheMusicPodcast _ Host - Tarsame Mittal Guest – Dhruv Ghanekar His Manager – Niranjan Menon Audio Credits: Dialogue Editor, Mix and Master by Nikhil Bhagwat Producer - Vinita Sabberwal Business Head - Dimple Mehta THE CREW – CONTENT TEAM - Fahiyan Hussain, Abhineet Mandal, Janice Fernandes Head of Production – Sahil Choubey Post Production - Srinivas Rao, Ashutosh Surendra Kharunkar, Piyush Rajpoot Subtitling – Zibanka Media Services Pvt. Ltd. Content Researcher – Princy Surana #themusicpodcast #tmp