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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/Lbiancardi

OLLO Audio recognizes the importance of fresh talent and supports that with a student program.

Read more:
https://link.olloaudio.com/student-program