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Jalen BarlowOct 10, 2025 9:27:48 AM9 min read

Music Conservatoires vs Large Universities: Which Is Best For Music Courses?

So, you want to study music, but should you head to a highly competitive conservatoire, a ...
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Jalen BarlowOct 7, 2025 1:40:51 PM6 min read

How to sustain a career in the music industry

In this Learn From The Pros session Mantra, from legendary drum and bass promoters and ...
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Alice WyattSep 26, 2025 12:39:34 PM6 min read

How to Nail Your UCAS Personal Statement in 2026 (and Beyond)

Making a start on your UCAS application and personal statement got you worried? If you’re ...
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Jalen BarlowSep 23, 2025 11:54:37 AM9 min read

Top 16 Movie Soundtracks Made By Popular Music Artists

When your favourite artist steps into the world of film scoring, the results can be ...
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Sam WillisSep 9, 2025 3:12:12 PM22 min read

What is a live sound engineer and what do they do? Our ultimate guide

Live music experiences can be life-changing, epoch-shaping, and era-defining. Just one ...
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Alice WyattAug 14, 2025 12:56:47 PM2 min read

How to prepare for A-Level results day 2025

We answer your burning questions around A-Level results day and highlight how to make the ...
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Alice WyattJul 27, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow explain their approach to film music

In a wide-ranging interview, we caught up with Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow to discuss ...
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Alice WyattJul 25, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

A brief history of sound systems with Sinai Sound

Huw Williams joined us to discuss a brief history of sound systems from the perspective ...
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Alice WyattJul 23, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

My hardware set up for live electronic music performance with Ben Pest

Bristol-based electronic music producer and performer Ben Pest joined us during Industry ...
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Alice WyattJul 18, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

Everything you need to know about sync music for films, TV and games

Discover the secrets of syncing music for films, TV, and games, and learn how it can pave ...
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Alice WyattJul 17, 2025 7:00:00 PM< 1 min read

Exploring Charlie O'Reilly's audiobook project 'Children of Posterity'

We caught up with Charlie O'Reilly, a recent dBs Institute graduate, who spoke to us ...
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Alice WyattJul 17, 2025 9:10:39 AM< 1 min read

Why we started Spitfire Audio, with Co-Founder Paul Thomson

Get the low-down on why Paul Thomson co-founded his business, Spitfire Audio, what the ...
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