Audio education gives you the foundations: theory, gear, and software.
But making it — and staying — in the industry involves more; it takes the right mindset and skills.
We sat down with
Adam Moseley (U2, Roxette, Rush…) and his former student
Lawrence Biancardi, now a renowned mastering engineer,
to talk about what it really takes to survive the studio grind: navigating endless tech options, building trust and reputation, and why human relationships — especially mentorship — still matter more than any plugin or piece of gear.
You’ll learn: - How to find the right mentor and make the most of that relationship
- Navigating competitiveness in the music business
- Why technical skill isn’t enough — and the people skills that make a difference
- Hard work vs. talent: which comes first in a sustainable career
- Selecting the right tools in a world of overwhelming tech options
- First steps every student or aspiring engineer should take to start earning from music
- Staying relevant and confident throughout your career
Timestamps: - 00:00 – Introduction
- 01:26 – Mentor-student relationships
- 04:00 – Competitiveness in the music industry
- 06:10 – Are "tea boys" still a thing?
- 08:00 – Lawrence’s journey in music
- 08:50 – How mentors build confidence
- 10:03 – Balancing technical skills and people skills – Adam’s learning path
- 12:20 – Hard work vs. talent
- 14:50 – The value of being self-taught
- 16:17 – Staying relevant: learning progression and cutting through tech noise
- 20:53 – Choosing the right tools amid tech overload
- 23:31 – First steps to making a living in music
- 27:30 – Lawrence’s key steps to get this far
Whether you’re a student, intern, or aspiring pro,
these insights will help you survive — and thrive — in the music industry.
To learn more about Adam visit his page:
https://accidentalentertainment.com/about-us/To learn about Lawrence visit:
https://linktr.ee/LbiancardiOLLO Audio recognizes the importance of fresh talent and supports that with a student program.
Read more:
https://link.olloaudio.com/student-program
