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What makes us diff title
Rise Academy is more than a music school; it’s a community that nurtures raw talent from the classroom to the stage.
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Rise Academy is a cut above the rest because we pride ourselves on securing opportunities for our students to perform at live events. Not only do our students learn the technical essentials and business skills they need to professionalise their brands, but they are also given a platform to showcase their talents.
Our graduates boast an impressive track record in the industry; they have played at major music festivals and featured on some of the hottest TV and radio shows.
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DJ

DJ COURSE

RISE Academy offers programmes that cater to novice DJs as well as performers wanting to take their careers to the next level.
Our two specially designed programmes include the ultimate DJ course and the advanced DJ course.

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Production

MUSIC PRODUCTION COURSE

Our music production programme teaches students how to create high-quality tracks as well as how to market and distribute them. We ensure that our students are familiar with copyright laws and relevant legal issues related to production.
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Performance

MUSIC PERFORMANCE COURSE

RISE Academy has been shaping amateur performers into confident professionals since we launched in 2015. This programme is broken up into three courses focusing on specific elements of performing: music production…
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Live Sound

LIVE SOUND COURSE

Some of us are passionate about music, sound, and live events! One of the most important things a Sound Engineer needs before getting hired to work at these events, is lots of experience. That’s why this course is a mixture between practical lessons …

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Entrepreneurship

ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE

Do you want to start and run your own business? This is the perfect course for you. This course will do so much more than just help you to find that great business idea. You will walk away with a completed business plan, as well as the marketing …

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recording studios
The RISE Recording Studios are equipped with world-class live (1)
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GRADUATE SUCCESS STORIES
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GRADUATED RISE 2015

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PLAYED AT ULTRA 2019

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PERFORMED AT H2O

PRYDER
PRYDER
GRADUATED RISE 2019

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HIT NO.1 ON SA EDM CHART

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GRADUATED RISE 2017

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FRONT PAGE ROSEBANK GAZETTE

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GRADUATED RISE 2017

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U-PARTY RESIDENT DJ 2018

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GRADUATED RISE 2017

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PLAYED IVYSON JOBURG 2018

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GUEST ON METRO FM

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PLAYED AT IVYSON JOBURG 2018

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FRONT PAGE NORTHCLIFF TIMES

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FRONT PAGE RANDBURG SUN

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U-PARTY RESIDENT DJ 2018

DJ TINKS
DJ TINKS
GRADUATED RISE 2015

DJ TINKS

MIXES PLAYED BY DJ FRESH ON 94,7 FM

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DJ TINKS
GRADUATED RISE 2015

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BOOKED FOR JOBURG PRIDE 2019

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DJ TINKZ
GRADUATED RISE 2015

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U-PARTY’S FIRST FEMALE RESIDENT DJ

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GRADUATED RISE 2015

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NOMINATED TOP 100 DJANE 2018

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PLAYED AT ULTRA SA 2019

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Sibusiso (Breeze) Shezi

Lecturer

Breeze aka Zulu Bass King is a musician who brings years of experience in studio, on radio, and on the stage to Rise Academy.
He has had tracks played on major SA radio stations, multiple music nominations, and has performed at some of South Africa’s largest music events. He’s worked with a huge array of top artists such as Nasty C, Soweto Gospel Choir, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, just to mention a few.

He used to dance and play rugby competitively and loves to run fitness drills with our performance students to get them ready to pull off amazing stage routines.

CHAY COOK

DIGITAL

Chay is a Public Relations practitioner who manages all of the academy’s
communications. Her role combines an enthusiasm for social media, digital
marketing, and music.
She is also on hand to help students with their marketing and PR queries by
ensuring that her door is always open, and if students are lucky there might even be
some peppermint crisp tart up for grabs since her recipe is one of the best.

CHAY COOK

DIGITAL

Chay is a Public Relations practitioner who manages all of the academy’s
communications. Her role combines an enthusiasm for social media, digital
marketing, and music.
She is also on hand to help students with their marketing and PR queries by
ensuring that her door is always open, and if students are lucky there might even be
some peppermint crisp tart up for grabs since her recipe is one of the best.

JAMES VERKERK

LECTURER


James is a DJ who got his start at the age of 16. He brings his onstage energy and
enthusiasm for music to the Rise Academy classroom where he teaches students
everything they need to know about the art of DJing. He is a skilled sound engineer
with a background in recording, producing and mixing.
James also trained as a classical pianist and is an avid surfer.

CRAIG GREEN

CO-FOUNDER

With more than two decades of experience in event organising, planning and logistics, Craig knows the ins and outs of the music world. He brings an invaluable
network of industry contacts to the Rise Academy community.
In 1998, Craig began U-PARTY, an event production and management company assisting schools to raise funds through community events and socials. He holds a BComm degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and is a self- proclaimed lego aficionado.

SUE GREEN

CO-FOUNDER & MD

Sue brings her business acumen and passion for youth development to the academy, which she launched in 2015. She is a savvy consultant who is experienced in coordinating music events that attract young audiences.
Sue’s academic background in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) piqued her interest in business ethics — a subject she ended up teaching at UCT during the final year of her Honours degree. She also loves cats and practices Jiu-jitsu.