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Mike SteventonJun 23, 2021 12:00:00 AM4 min read

A broader perspective: 5 reasons to study a Foundation Degree (FdA) with dBs

Are you interested in a degree but not sure which route to take? If that feels familiar, ...
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Mike SteventonJun 4, 2021 2:15:00 PM6 min read

7 ways bedroom producers can benefit from audio education

If you're a self-taught musician or producer who's already making progress, you may have ...
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Billie CroucherMay 27, 2021 12:00:00 AM14 min read

Tuning in: Exploring the connection between music and mindfulness

11 artists, producers and audio professionals contemplate the crossover between musical ...
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Mike SteventonMay 11, 2021 12:00:00 AM3 min read

Building DIY instruments with breadboard electronics: A beginners guide

If you're a creative person who likes making music it's likely you may have thought about ...
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Chris MackinMay 6, 2021 12:00:00 AM12 min read

Louder than words: How Natalia Mamcarczyk is turning sound into a tool for empowerment

In a few weeks' time, Natalia Mamcarczyk will be embarking on an ambitious 630 mile sound ...
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Mike SteventonApr 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM8 min read

Listen like a producer: Exploring the art of active listening

If you ask a professional musician or audio practitioner to name their most valuable ...
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Billie CroucherApr 7, 2021 12:00:00 AM16 min read

Old tracks, new meanings: Exploring the evolving art of sampling

Six producers share their philosophical perspectives and practical approaches to sampling ...
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Billie CroucherMar 3, 2021 12:52:00 PM10 min read

Conscious consumption and music production: Is it possible to make better music by buying less gear?

Seven music producers weigh in on the relationship between gear acquisition and ...
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Chris MackinDec 10, 2020 12:00:00 AM10 min read

Translating cinema: An introduction to film localisation with Ryan Green

After graduating from our FdA Music & Audio Technology degree at dBs Plymouth, and a ...
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Chris MackinNov 19, 2020 12:00:00 AM8 min read

Researching the applications of music technology within music therapy - Paul Fernie

dBs Music graduate Paul Fernie will soon be returning (virtually) to dBs Music Bristol to ...
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Billie CroucherSep 15, 2020 9:00:00 AM5 min read

How important is it to have a signature sound?

You all have it inside of you. Members of the dBs Community weigh in on the importance of ...
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Billie CroucherSep 9, 2020 11:47:00 AM4 min read

5 myths about studying a music tech degree

There is a lot of misinformation floating around about studying music technology at ...
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