
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 29, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read
What library music used for?
So you've composed, produced and submitted music to a music library, but where could it ...
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Sam WillisJan 26, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read
Exploring Sooty's game dev project: Strawberry Nelles Sleepytime Saga!
'Strawberry Nelles: Sleepytime Saga!' is a game art, dev and design project from dBs ...
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Sam WillisJan 25, 2025 12:00:00 PM< 1 min read
When to drive levels on a live mixing desk: Pro tips from Shan Hira
Knowing when and how to use volume is crucial for every live sound engineer. Get some pro ...
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Sam WillisJan 24, 2025 6:00:00 PM< 1 min read
dBs alumni SMG on remixing DnB classic 'Shaking Hands' by Noisia
Jamie Le Brocq - aka SMG - is a drum and bass producer and dBs Institute alumni whose ...
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Sam WillisJan 24, 2025 10:42:21 AM14 min read
How to start your career in sound engineering: A beginner’s guide
Interested in a career in sound engineering? Learn how to develop your skills and find ...
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Sam WillisJan 22, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read
How to write library music that editors want to use
Composer and producer Paul Whitehead, who specialises in producing music for film, TV and ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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