Sam Willis

Sam Willis is dBs Institute's Content & Communications Manager and a writer with over ten years of experience. As a music writer, his work has been published in titles including Vice, PAPER Magazine, Red Bull Music, Long Live Vinyl Magazine and Classic Pop Magazine. As a copywriter, he has written long and short-form content for clients across several industries.

Blog Post by Sam Willis

Sam WillisJan 20, 2025 2:55:13 PM< 1 min read

How to make money as a music producer: Pro tips from DC Breaks & Amoss

Diversifying income and finding new ways to monetise your skills is vital for any music ...

Sam WillisJan 17, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

The Chemical Brothers' live sound engineer reveals his gear set up

Shan Hira, The Chemical Brothers' live sound engineer, takes us behind the scenes of ...

Sam WillisJan 15, 2025 8:00:00 PM1 min read

How to get paid as a library musician

Want to make money from your music? Learn how to get paid by working as a library ...

Sam WillisJan 12, 2025 8:30:00 AM< 1 min read

What is library music and how does it work?

What is library music and how do music libraries work? Find out here with professional ...

Sam WillisJan 10, 2025 10:24:05 AM< 1 min read

Quick tips for getting started as a live sound engineer

Shan Hira, a pro live sound engineer with decades of experience, offers some quick tips ...

Sam WillisJan 5, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

How to make Drum and Bass for the deaf community with Elliot Williams

In this Student Story, we learn more about dBs alumni Elliot Williams and how he used his ...

Sam WillisJan 3, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

How to use the Visco resynthesiser: Three advanced techniques

Discover three advanced hacks to help you master Visco, the amazing drum resynthesis ...

Sam WillisDec 31, 2024 8:00:00 AM1 min read

Touring the world with Drum and Bass rising star Anaïs Jan

dBs Institute alumnus Anaïs Jan looks back on an insane year that saw her perform on the ...

Sam WillisDec 28, 2024 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

Music producer tip: Should I listen to the genre of music I produce?

Does listening to the genre of music you produce help you to keep your finger on the ...

Sam WillisDec 24, 2024 8:00:00 AM20 min read

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

Live sound engineers help to keep the show on the road. Learn exactly what a live sound ...

Sam WillisDec 22, 2024 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

Meet Hans Hess, dBs Institute's Music & Sound for Film & TV course leader

Meet Hans Hess, dBs Institute's Music & Sound for Film & TV course leader, to ...

Sam WillisDec 21, 2024 12:00:00 PM1 min read

dBs Institute's LeSouf Le Jeune reflects on his set at ADE

dBs Institute student LeSouf Le Jeune - aka REPEAT_OFFENDER - played at ADE in October. ...

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