DJing is where technical skill meets creative expression. At dBs, we've been training DJs for over 25 years to master the decks, develop their sound, and build careers in the music industry.
The best DJs know how to work a crowd like nobody else. Whether you're into house, techno, drum and bass, or hip-hop, mastering the decks means understanding music on a deeper level - from track selection and harmonic mixing to reading the room and building energy across a set.
Our alumni are playing everywhere from underground clubs to festival stages. Our courses give you hands-on time with industry-standard equipment, access to mentors who are active in the scene, and the space to develop your own sound and style. You'll learn the technical foundations, but more importantly, you'll figure out what kind of DJ you want to be.
This one-year DJ & Electronic Music Production Diploma is the perfect place to start if you want to study one of our music production degrees. There are no formal entry requirements for this course, so all you’ll need is passion and the motivation to learn the fundamentals of music-making and production.
Our Music Production Diploma will teach you the fundamentals of computer-based recording, production and mixing. In one year, you’ll learn the skills and gain the experience required to study music production at degree level and set the stage for a career in music production or sound engineering.
Love making music and dream of being a producer or floor-filling DJ? Our Electronic Music Production degree is built for you. You’ll learn the latest techniques and get hands-on with amazing equipment. You’ll also learn how to make money as a working musician from tutors who have been there and done it.
Got an ear for great music and a passion for bringing live experiences to life? Our Music Production & Event Management course nurtures those passions and is designed to prepare you for a creative or production role in the music and events industry. This degree will develop your production, composition, sound design and event delivery skills. It will also help you master immersive audio, integrative performance technologies, commercial music creation and much more.
Our MA Music Production is perfect for producers, engineers, and music creators. This comprehensive master's degree brings together advanced studio techniques, creative development and professional practice - ideal for producers and engineers ready to elevate their work to professional standards. Whether you're a recent graduate, working producer, or industry professional looking to expand your expertise, you'll develop both the technical capabilities and business understanding essential for success in today's music industry.
The Innovation in Sound Master’s degree spans music, sound and technology. This MA allows you to explore the full potential of your creativity and tailor the course to suit your creative and career goals. Working collaboratively alongside academics and industry professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real-world impact on the creative industries.
Train on high-tech equipment, including Pioneer CDJ 900 Nexus, Technics turntables, and the latest DJ software, including Ableton, Pro Tools and Logic Pro X. Our purpose-built DJ suites, acoustically treated rooms, and performance spaces are designed to replicate real club environments, giving you an authentic learning experience.
Study in Bristol, Manchester, or Plymouth, each city with its own thriving music scene and unique club culture. Or join us online to study MA Music Production and access our expert teaching from anywhere in the world with dBs Online.
Learn from working DJs, producers, and music industry professionals who are actively gigging, releasing music, and running club nights. They bring current, real-world knowledge into every session, not outdated theory, but insights from the scene right now.
Get direct access to established DJs, promoters, label owners, and industry figures through our regular guest lecture programme. Learn from people who've built successful careers and hear their stories, tips, and honest advice about navigating the music industry.
You'll be studying alongside producers, DJs, live sound engineers, sound artists, and electronic musicians, all under one roof. At dBs, collaboration isn't just encouraged, it's built into everything we do. The connections you make here aren't just classmates; they're your future crew, potential collaborators, and the people who'll help you navigate the industry. Some of our best success stories have come from students who met in our studios and went on to work together professionally.
We don't just teach you the skills, we help you figure out what to do with them. Our careers team offers one-to-one advice tailored to your specific goals, whether that's building a freelance DJ career, landing a residency, breaking into radio, or starting your own club night. You'll have access to our dedicated jobs board, internship opportunities, workshops on the business side of music, and practical advice on freelancing, tax, contracts, and everything else they don't usually teach you. We're here to help you turn your passion into a sustainable career.
Back in 2017, we launched dBs Pro, our own creative audio company that gives students real-world, paid work experience. Based in Bristol and run by dBs alumnus Jay Auborn, dBs Pro connects students from all our campuses with commercial clients on genuine recording and creative audio projects. We're talking real briefs, real deadlines, and real money, the kind of experience that prepares you for life after graduation. On average, we secure around 80+ unique placements yearly for students and graduates across a range of creative projects. Run as a not-for-profit, all income gets reinvested back into the company, so it keeps growing and creating more opportunities for our students.
