Meet the Team
It’s the people that make dBs; passionate, enthusiastic and experienced professionals all dedicated to supporting you achieve your goals. How many institutes can boast a team whose accolades include participating in the infamous Castlemorton Common rave, designing sounds for the Moog Sub 37, sharing the stage with Sigur Rós, teaching Roni Size about production, and producing the sound for the opening ceremony at the 2012 London Olympics?
Bristol
Jasz Pike
BA (Hons) Sound Design Course Leader &
BA (Hons) Game Art Module Leader
Jasz is a sound design specialist who’s passionate about creating meaningful, interactive experiences and sharing that passion with other creatives.
Greg Jamieson
BA (Hons) Game Development: Programming & BA (Hons) Game Art Course Leader
Fascinated by the integration of the physical sciences and creativity within game art and game development, Greg has years of experience teaching the subjects to students across the country.
Jacob Zoob
Technician
A beast behind brass, Zoob is no stranger to the stage, performing trombone with multiple dub/reggae outfits across the UK and Europe.
Adrian Stretch
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Course Leader
Electronic music expert and stalwart of the UK rave and jungle scene, Adrian is a keen experimenter and frequent performer around the country’s festival circuit.
Adrian Stretch
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Course Leader
Electronic music expert and stalwart of the UK rave and jungle scene, Adrian is a keen experimenter and frequent performer around the country’s festival circuit.
Plymouth
Daniel Wack
Technician
Dan started his journey with dBs as a Further Education student, progressed onto degree-level learning and is now the technician who keeps everything working at dBs Plymouth!
Matthew Mills
Head of Centre
East Coast hip hop connoisseur Matthew Mills has decades of experience producing music as well as educating learners in music tech and business in Plymouth and South Devon.
Phin Head
MA Innovation in Sound Lecturer, e-Development Manager & Modular Research Group
What do improv modular synthesis, Synaesthesia, electro-acoustic composition, instrument design, Bram Stoker and an ex Prime Minister have in common? Our very own Phin Head!
Adrian Stretch
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Course Leader
Electronic music expert and stalwart of the UK rave and jungle scene, Adrian is a keen experimenter and frequent performer around the country’s festival circuit.
Adrian Stretch
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Course Leader
Electronic music expert and stalwart of the UK rave and jungle scene, Adrian is a keen experimenter and frequent performer around the country’s festival circuit.
Manchester
David McFarlane
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Module Leader
Whether it’s innovative global collaborations, using music as a tool for rehabilitation and therapy, or picking up a new string instrument, David’s love of sound permeates everything he does.
Raymond Azam
BA (Hons) Game Development: Programming Module Leader
Raymond’s fascination with virtual reality manifests in two ways; an unbridled enthusiasm to inspire young developers and smashing the Beat Saber Expert+ leaderboards.
William Sawyerr
BA (Hons) Game Development: Programming Module Leader
Enamoured by world-building, William’s extensive studies in computing and love of emerging technologies feeds into his passion for creating empowering interactive experiences.
Adrian Stretch
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Course Leader
Electronic music expert and stalwart of the UK rave and jungle scene, Adrian is a keen experimenter and frequent performer around the country’s festival circuit.
Adrian Stretch
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Course Leader
Electronic music expert and stalwart of the UK rave and jungle scene, Adrian is a keen experimenter and frequent performer around the country’s festival circuit.
Online
Harry Thomas
Production Assistant
When not behind the camera or in the editing suite, you’ll find Harry producing his next bass banger under his moniker, PHAASE.
Joe Bainbridge
Production Coordinator
An experienced videographer and music producer, Joe takes pride in creating content with organisations that are making a difference in the world.
Chris Page
Online Module Leader
Renowned for his work in DC Breaks, Chris has performed across the globe, produced music for video games, and is a wizard when it comes to sound design.
Adrian Stretch
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Course Leader
Electronic music expert and stalwart of the UK rave and jungle scene, Adrian is a keen experimenter and frequent performer around the country’s festival circuit.
Adrian Stretch
BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Course Leader
Electronic music expert and stalwart of the UK rave and jungle scene, Adrian is a keen experimenter and frequent performer around the country’s festival circuit.
