Meet Tramaul Love | Musician

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tramaul Love and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tramaul, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
Balance has drastically changed over time for me. I remember in my mid teens, I would stay up late for hours practicing into the early morning. I mean not eating, drinking or getting adequate amounts of sleep which are all much needed at that age. Music was like a drug for me and there was no such thing as “balance.” It wasn’t until after I graduated from college and started to consider settling down with a wife and children that I started to make some major decisions that, unbeknownst to me, I needed to make for myself as a musician. I needed boundaries and a better eating/sleeping regimen. Now, I think about the balance from a totally different viewpoint. I am more aware of the need for down time and rest. Time to be alone and reset is paramount to longevity in this field of work. Also, being a musician who is married with children, I understand the importance of carving out time to be with them.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
What I believe sets me apart is my vast knowledge of different genres of music. At an early age, I was introduced to straight-ahead jazz, classical and gospel music. With the inclusion of what I learned in college, I was able to fuse these different genres and styles together to produce a sound that I consider to be quite unique. I have always been a very disciplined person, not needing much push from anyone else to take care of business. I believe that is what carried me to where I am now professionally. I also clearly understand that commitment, integrity, perseverance and dedication are essential for success. The lessons I have learned along the way are know your worth so that no one else can determine it for you, and integrity is just as important as skill. I want the world to know that I do nothing for praise or accolades. What matters to me the most is the impact that my gift has on the heart and soul of anyone who hears it.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would definitely have Perry’s Steakhouse on the agenda! I have recently learned how fun completing an escape room can be so we would probably catch one of those. I am a pretty laid back kind of guy, so even though I grew up in a large metroplex, I tend to opt for low key entertainment.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My loudest shoutout goes to my family. My music journey began in the home of my grandmother, Mavis Love, playing only the black keys on her upright piano in the beginning. At that time, she recognized a hunger and maybe even the gift I had and enrolled me in piano lessons with the minister of music at the church she attended. His name is Marcus Rhodes and he became my piano teacher and mentor as a teenager and later would be my college professor at Grambling State University. My mother, Robin Love, was a great support for me, in that she allowed me to branch out and explore different musical opportunities and experiences. After arriving at college and meeting the woman who is now my wife, Jennifer Love, I gained another strong source of support from her. From the beginning of our friendship, she has been a consistent sounding board for me and has, through the years until now, proven to be unwavering in her support for me, no matter what the situation may have been. Shoutout to my hometown, Dallas, TX, for allowing me to spread my wings creatively.

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