
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 WillisJun 9, 2023 10:02:13 AM2 min read
The Sowenna Unit and dBs Pro release new album: Sowenna Sounds
Sowenna Sounds - an album written and performed by the young people at the Sowenna ...
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Sam WillisMay 17, 2023 8:49:14 AM8 min read
Meet the dBs student at the head of Plymouth's newest nightclub
dBs Institute MA student Sammy Wightman, along with his business partner Matt Edwards, ...
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Sam WillisApr 21, 2023 9:03:00 AM12 min read
Techno is our religion: Kompanion on making waves in Ocean City
dBs graduate Keanu and his mate Sam are at the forefront of Plymouth’s burgeoning ...
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Sam WillisApr 17, 2023 8:59:37 AM1 min read
VIDEO SERIES: Our Employability & Engagement Officer on networking
Check out our video series on what networking is, how to network in the music industry ...
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Sam WillisApr 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM1 min read
How to recreate the original Amen Break drum break with Clive Deamer
Using the same recording and mixing techniques as the original record, we re-created the ...
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Sam WillisMar 23, 2023 8:00:00 AM6 min read
What it's like studying at dBs from another time zone
Tom Watkins is a dBs Online student who lives on the other side of the world in Kuala ...
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Sam WillisMar 20, 2023 1:58:59 PM5 min read
Meet Adam Berwick - Connecting dBs students & alumni to the industry
Adam Berwick - our new Industry Liaison Officer - is one of the newest members of the ...
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Sam WillisMar 8, 2023 8:30:00 AM10 min read
How we plan to #EmbraceEquity at dBs Institute
To mark International Women’s Day 2023, we are recognising the gender inequalities baked ...
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Sam WillisFeb 27, 2023 2:06:09 PM4 min read
Meet Alex Smith - helping dBs students & alumni find work
Need support finding job opportunities in the creative industry? Meet Alex Smith, one of ...
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Sam WillisFeb 14, 2023 2:36:50 PM9 min read
dBs graduate Nat Harris on his new venture - Buzztone Audio Effects
dBs Plymouth graduate Nathanial Harris has launched his own guitar pedal company - ...
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Sam WillisFeb 1, 2023 11:37:35 AM10 min read
"Studying online is the only way I could do this" - Three students on the benefits of online degrees with dBs
Have you thought about studying an online music production degree with dBs? Hear from ...
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Sam WillisJan 26, 2023 4:29:46 PM32 min read
How to get into the gaming industry: Our ultimate guide with advice from the pros
Want to work in a rapidly growing industry that’s fun, challenging and creative? The ...
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