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Chris MackinAug 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM9 min read

How to get started in music production without spending any money

We introduce you to some excellent free options to get yourself started in music ...
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Sam WillisAug 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM4 min read

Meet Jakar, the dBs student whose Olivia Rodrigo DnB remix has become a Tik Tok sensation

Jayden Cary, aka Jakar, is the dBs Bristol BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production student ...
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Chris MackinJul 22, 2022 3:00:00 PM1 min read

VIDEO: Crafting a career in sound

Wondering how to find your place in the audio industry? Our panel of experts and dBs ...
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dBs InstituteJul 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM4 min read

New Century: connecting our students to Manchester's newest venue!

As the opening of dBs Manchester at New Century approaches, we take a look at how the ...
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dBs InstituteJul 5, 2022 12:00:00 AM7 min read

A guide to dBs' online music production degrees with Nick Lawson

If you are interested in studying an online music production degree, you may have some ...
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Chris MackinMay 23, 2022 12:00:00 AM8 min read

Perfect Imperfections: Max Trivitt discusses circuit bending retro games consoles

Third year electronic music production student Max Trivitt joins us to talk about his ...
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Chris MackinMay 3, 2022 4:00:00 PM15 min read

6 dBs students share the inspiration behind their innovative projects

With our end of year showcase just days away, we speak with some of our final year ...
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Sam WillisMar 18, 2022 1:10:00 PM7 min read

Breaking The Bias: Women at dBs Who Are Killing It

The music, sound and tech industries have a long-standing and woeful gender ...
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Chris MackinMar 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM5 min read

dBs Recommends: 9 Inspiring Books for Music-makers and Producers

Whether you're on the hunt for something that challenges the conventions of music theory, ...
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Chris MackinFeb 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM3 min read

dBs' Phin Head takes the Stochastic Inspiration Generator live on Molten Music Technology

As part of Robin Vincent's No-NAMM live stream series, dBs Plymouth tutor Phin Head and ...
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Billie CroucherSep 10, 2021 12:00:00 AM11 min read

So you want to start a club night? 8 promoters share their words of advice

From finding a venue to curating a lineup, there’s a lot you need to think about. We ...
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Chris MackinAug 19, 2021 12:00:00 AM9 min read

'It sets you up for everything' - Why more producers are specialising in sound design

We join three audio specialists to learn why sound design became the bedrock of their ...
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