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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 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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Billie CroucherSep 1, 2021 12:00:00 AM5 min read

How studio time, music industry mentoring and counselling are being used to improve young men's life chances in Bristol

A new pilot scheme in Bristol is aiming to tackle the mental health crisis amongst young ...
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Billie CroucherAug 10, 2021 12:00:00 AM9 min read

Home studio or pro studio? 5 ways our facilities will make you a better producer

Home setups are great but nothing can accelerate your progress within the audio industry ...
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Chris MackinJul 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM9 min read

A dBs student and a senior citizen who bonded over singing have released an album in support of Alzheimer’s UK

dBs graduate Stacey Thornhill joins us to talk about the creation and release of 'What A ...
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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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