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Billie CroucherJul 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM6 min read

Don't overthink it – 6 DJs share the stories behind their stage names

Experiencing a DJ identity crisis? Here's how six artists overcame the challenge of ...
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dBs InstituteJul 22, 2021 2:02:00 PM2 min read

Pete Day's Top 5 Tips for Success In The Music Industry

Chart topping mix engineer (and dBs Plymouth Tutor) Pete Day has scored another UK Number ...
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Mike SteventonJul 13, 2021 3:00:00 PM2 min read

[Video] From education to the audio industry

dBs Centre Manager Oliver Brand joins six of our graduates for an online panel and ...
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Billie CroucherMay 11, 2021 12:00:00 AM8 min read

Meet Sacha, the dBs graduate using marketing to amplify women in audio

We chat with dBs graduate and newly appointed Marketing Assistant at Void Acoustics, ...
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Billie CroucherSep 1, 2020 4:15:00 PM4 min read

An intro to the ‘hidden art’ of dialogue editing with Aaron Kennedy

About to enter into his final year, Sound for Film and TV student Aaron Kennedy has ...
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Billie CroucherJul 3, 2020 1:03:00 PM4 min read

How to approach a record label and get your music noticed by a record company.

Co-director of Sub-Label Recordings and dBs Tutor, Ben Jacob shares some insight into how ...
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dBs InstituteMar 9, 2020 10:13:00 AM5 min read

David Cherry Interview - Life as a Dubbing Mixer and Foley Artist

With over 20 years of experience, David Cherry has accrued a long list of credits as both ...
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Mike SteventonJan 6, 2020 8:00:00 AM7 min read

Ben Chilton talks Idea Generation, Sound Design & Performing Live

As part of our ongoing guest lecture series we welcomed modular synth expert Ben Chilton ...
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Chris MackinOct 4, 2019 3:38:00 PM3 min read

Tuning in with Noods Radio

Almost four years ago Noods Radio was born in Bristol. An independent radio station with ...
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Chris MackinOct 4, 2019 11:00:00 AM5 min read

Finding Success as a Composer with Drew Morgan

Last year, composer Drew Morgan visited dBs Institute to offer his insight into the world ...
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Chris MackinJun 19, 2019 11:46:00 AM13 min read

James Bulley Interview - An Exploration in Sound

James Bulley's love of nature has permeated throughout his professional career. Fostered ...
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Chris MackinJun 6, 2019 12:15:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO: Philth on finding inspiration and developing your workflow

Philth's incredible creative output is matched only by his various roles across the music ...
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