OLLO Chat Podcast Series

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 careerTimestamps: 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 farWhether 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