Music Industry Mentoring
Your music industry mentor.
One-on-one music industry mentoring from Ron Haryanto, for emerging and mid-career artists, songwriters and topliners, vocalists, producers and audio engineers. Based in Sydney, working across Australia and online, booked through The Mentor Academy.
Who it’s for
Creatives who want to stop guessing their next move.
Artists
Emerging and mid-career artists working out direction, release strategy and what comes next.
Songwriters and topliners
Building songwriting and toplining skills, particularly for electronic music, and working well with producers and DJs.
Vocalists and performers
Confident vocal and live performance, and translating studio work to the stage.
Producers and audio engineers
Studio craft, career pathways and building a working life around the studio.
Founders and leaders
Building a creative company, a team or your next chapter with clear decisions.
What Ron mentors on
Practical guidance from lived experience.
Career direction and reinvention
Clarify who you are now, where you’re going next, and how to evolve without losing your creative core.
A sustainable creative career
Build a portfolio or creative pathway that supports longevity, income diversity and creative freedom.
Songwriting, toplining and collaboration
Develop your writing, work effectively with producers and DJs, and navigate a sustainable songwriter career.
Live performance, vocals and touring
Shape confident vocal and live performance and understand the realities of professional touring.
Creative leadership and culture
Lessons from leading studios, teams and institutions, and creating environments where people and ideas thrive.
Community, networking and pathways
Build meaningful creative communities and trusted relationships, and open doors without burning bridges.
Systems that support creativity
Structure workflows, teams and processes so creativity can operate at a professional level.
Decisions for creatives and founders
Tools for prioritisation, risk assessment and confident decision-making under pressure.
Why Ron
He has lived the industry from every angle.
Ron started as an artist in Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia, with a number one single in Malaysia as writer and performer, then became a topliner and feature artist with three ARIA Club Chart number ones. He was General Manager of Studios 301 and CEO of Abbey Road Institute Australia, is the ongoing tour manager for Marcia Hines, and co-founded The Mentor Academy with Helen Marx. Over 25 years he has mentored songwriters, connected people with producers and industry peers, and created real recording and songwriting experiences that build confidence and professional readiness.
“I’ve worked alongside Ron for many years as a songwriter, performer, and tour manager, and I can vouch for his commitment and the work he’s put into his career. He shows up, he does the work, and he treats people well. I love that he’s now taking what he’s learned and sharing it with the next generation of artists and creatives.”Marcia Hines OAM, Artist, ARIA Hall of Fame Inductee
How sessions work
Book, prepare, talk, act.
1. Choose a time
Pick a session on Ron’s Mentor Academy profile and complete your booking.
2. Tell Ron your goals
You’ll get a short form so Ron knows where you are and what you want before you meet.
3. Come with specific goals
Think about your 1, 3, 6 and 12 month goals and what you need to reach them.
4. Notes and next steps
Sessions are recorded, and you receive a summary of what you discussed within 24 hours.
Mentoring or consulting?
Two ways to work with Ron one-on-one.
Mentoring
Sessions you book when you need them, through The Mentor Academy. Best for artists, songwriters, vocalists, producers and engineers who want clear direction and practical next steps.
Consulting
An ongoing private retainer built around one artist or one venture, for artists, investors and companies who want Ron in their corner over time. Music industry consulting.
Questions
Music industry mentoring, answered.
How do I find a music industry mentor in Australia?
Look for someone who is working in the industry right now, has done the specific thing you want to do, and offers structured one-on-one time. The Mentor Academy, co-founded by Ron Haryanto and Helen Marx, lets you book working Australian music industry professionals directly, online, with no application process. Ron mentors artists, songwriters, vocalists, producers and engineers there.
What does a music industry mentor do?
A music industry mentor gives you honest, experienced guidance on your career: direction, craft, release and touring decisions, and how the industry actually works. A good mentor helps you set goals, avoid expensive mistakes and meet the right people.
What is the difference between a music industry mentor and a consultant?
Mentoring is one-on-one sessions you book when you need them. Consulting is an ongoing retainer where the consultant works on one artist or venture over time. Ron offers both: mentoring through The Mentor Academy and private consulting on retainer.
Do I need a manager, a mentor or a consultant?
A manager runs an artist’s career day to day. A mentor gives guidance in sessions you book when you need them. A consultant works on retainer on a specific artist or venture. Many artists start with mentoring to get clear on direction before they look for a manager.
Is Ron Haryanto a music industry mentor?
Yes. Ron Haryanto is a Sydney music industry consultant and mentor and co-founder of The Mentor Academy. He mentors emerging and mid-career artists, songwriters and topliners, vocalists, producers and audio engineers, one-on-one and online.
How much does music industry mentoring with Ron cost?
Session options and prices are listed on Ron’s Mentor Academy profile, where you can book directly.
Can I be mentored online?
Yes. Sessions run online, so Ron mentors creatives across Australia and remotely.
Stop guessing your next move.
Book a one-on-one session with Ron through The Mentor Academy.
Not ready for one-on-one yet? Mentor Academy full access, a monthly subscription of masterclasses and resources, is coming soon. Join the waitlist.