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RISE ACADEMY IS MORE THAN A MUSIC SCHOOL; IT’S A COMMUNITY THAT NURTURES RAW TALENT FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE STAGE.
RISE IS A NETWORK OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS FOCUSED ON HELPING PASSIONATE ARTISTS BOOST THEIR CAREERS AS DJS, PRODUCERS OR PERFORMERS.
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.
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"For Neil it has been an opportunity to share his passion and career choice with like-minded mentors and lecturers.
The course material is comprehensive and exciting and allows him to have fun whilst learning.
The encouragement and support is of another level and he is getting exposure and experience he would not have done had it not been for Rise.
Due to Rise's branding and good name Neil’s exposure and hands on experience has been amazing.
It’s not often that you get the opportunity to work in the field of your passion."
"Rise Academy has turned Loyiso's passion for music into a confident, skilled and professional DJ, with a business acumen that's already opening up opportunities for him to play in his community. Thank you."
"The music industry is tough and while I fully support my daughter in her music career, I’m unqualified to assist and so I’m grateful to the Rise Academy for their Performers Course that has provided her with invaluable knowledge, contacts, advice, constructive feedback on her work, and opportunities to perform. Her confidence has grown tremendously, as has the maturity of her approach to the work and how to commercialize it. I highly recommend this program for all serious and committed aspiring artists. Sincere thanks to Sue and her team."
"Rise is like a big family, the people are amazing and everyone is always willing to help. I'm so happy to be a part of Rise."
"Rise Academy is an incredible institution with fantastic staff, every time I step in class it’s like I am at home. And has the best Wi-Fi ever."
"Our daughter, Grace, enrolled at Rise Academy in 2018 to do the DJ course and is currently doing the Music Production Course this year. Rise has taken our quiet, shy girl to heights that we couldn’t have dreamed of. Grace has performed 3 times on big stages, with big names at their U-PARTYs. She has been helped, guided, and mentored every step of the way. Grace is, at the tender age of 17, running a thriving DJing business. Rise Academy are always so willing to help and under the mentorship of James Verkerk, our daughter has blossomed into a rising star. We are so grateful to Rise for affording our daughter this wonderful opportunity and we can’t wait to see how far Grace can go in the music industry. We have found Rise Academy a very professional company to deal with and we would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of getting into the music industry."
"The atmosphere of lectures at RISE is warm, welcoming and makes working with the lecturers and other students a real pleasure."
"I am proud to say that I have been part of Rise Academy for the past two years and my experience has been phenomenal. They helped me grow and learn more than I could ever imagine."
"It has been a privilege to be a Rise Academy student. The support and guidance I have received has been incredible and never ending. You become like a family member of Rise Academy. All the staff at Rise have been so supportive of my needs and a special mention of my mentor, James Verkerk, who always goes beyond his call of duty to help me, guide me and he has been a big part of building my confidence and has helped my DJing business reach the level it has in a short space of time. Rise Academy has made me believe in myself and has encouraged me to be the best version of myself that I can be. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity."
"My journey with rise academy has been nothing less than amazing.
I’ve learnt quite a lot about the music industry and also how to break into it as a DJ. I’ve networked with DJ’s I’ve idolized for years and built strong connections with them because of this course and I would recommend this course to anybody that is aspiring to become the next big thing."
"RISE Academy has not only taught me to pursue my passions, but has also guided me along every step of the way to making my dreams into a reality. RISE has been an unforgettable experience that I would never change for the world!"
"RISE was an amazing experience for me, apart from the knowledge I also gained great friends and I now have a growing business less than a year later. Thank you RISE for helping me reach my dreams, I wouldn't be so successful without you guys."
"Our son DJ Nocturnal Rixx started with Rise Academy in 2016, having a passion for music and wanting to start his own business, he completed a 1 year DJ course. Rise Academy taught him so much from the technical side of DJing to marketing, networking and branding himself!! A happy and encouraging environment with lots of support. Ricky has gained so much from Rise; his business has grown from strength to strength with all the information and guidance needed to pursue his passion! Rise has made his dream come true and he is certainly living up to it. Rise offers a wonderful opportunity for students to nurture their talents and passions."
"My experience at Rise so far this year has been awesome. Rise has opened up so many doors for me to follow my career and taught me so much more about the ins and outs of the music industry. The opportunities given to me by Rise can’t match anywhere else and this is why I believe it is the best DJ and Production Academy in South Africa."
"RISE has been the best experience I've ever had, I've made friends and family."
"My experience as a RISE Academy student has been an incredible journey which has opened up doors to pursue my passion in the music and business industry. I’ve looked forward to every class as I get time to spend them with amazing people who inspire and encouraged me with my DJ career. There has been so much support from the RISE family and I’m super proud to say that I am RISE student from 2016."
"My daughter loved Rise, I believe it is a great opportunity and platform for the youth to discover their talents outside of the classroom."
"Rise has changed my life and what I can really do with my talent and I can’t believe where I'm already at. It may not be big but knowing I'm with one of the best is very exciting… I wish I joined Rise years ago and I'm so happy I'm already a part of what you have to offer and again thank you."
"Being on the rise course has made me look at music in a different way. Rise has shown me the beauty and the fun behind making your own music, as well as planning a memorable performance and helps build your own personal brand that will capture the attention of a range of different people. I’ve really enjoyed being a part of Rise as I got to meet new People and feel comfortable with them, it feels as if you’re part of a family ... I feel that I have grown as an artist and that the way I create my music has improved tremendously. I appreciate everyone at Rise who has been able to give me this experience, I definitely recommend being with them."
"Rise Academy has given me more than just confidence behind the decks. They’ve helped on the business side of things and have helped me kick start my career brilliantly."
"RISE has been a great journey packed with great experiences and lots of business advice- RISE has given me the opportunity to make many new life-long friends and get the chance to meet amazing DJ's such as Hendrik Joerges and defuse SA, thanks so much for letting me be part of the RISE family."
"Rise made me believe that I can achieve anything that I desire. Rise changed my life this year."
"The DJ that I have become today is all thanks to Rise Academy and the mentors that were there to guide and help me throughout my journey. RISE ACADEMY IS THE BEST!!!!!"
"Being one of the Rise students has taught me a lot not only in DJing but also on how I should market myself as a business. Rise is the place to be if you want to meet up with new people and grow yourself in the music industry."
"At Rise I really learnt a lot about music and the beats inside of music and that’s something I can never forget now. I will never listen to music the same ever again.
At Rise learning the tips of the DJing and all the different DJ decks, was all fun and exciting.
But the business side was also a big eye opener and had made me look at my life in a business form and treat it as such.
I really enjoyed Rise and I’ll always refer to them."
"Rise is a place that taught me to step outside my comfort zone and experience new things. Rise academy has given me many opportunities to step on stage as well as get involved in event management, I would recommend Rise academy to anyone."
"I've already learnt more than I could imagine and I've been able to apply every lesson into myself as a DJ , Rise has already changed my life and I'm ready for more!"
"Rise is where you go to realize what your dream is and make it a reality. Take the leap and you will never regret it."
"Ross has learned so much over the past 2 years with Rise and continues to gain valuable knowledge and experience from all the amazing people teaching at and attending this amazing academy. Thank you Sue, Craig, and team."
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RISE ACADEMY IS MORE THAN A MUSIC SCHOOL; IT’S A COMMUNITY THAT NURTURES RAW TALENT FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE STAGE.
RISE IS A NETWORK OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS FOCUSED ON HELPING PASSIONATE ARTISTS BOOST THEIR CAREERS AS DJS, PRODUCERS OR PERFORMERS.
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.
In 1998, our parent company, The Live Group, began hosting some of the LARGEST MUSIC EVENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA, offering aspiring artists the chance to take the stage.
We noticed that these artists were struggling to get their foot in the door, and those who were able to secure gigs found it difficult to keep the momentum going in a competitive industry. Not for lack of trying, far too many young performers were forced to give p on their dreams because they didn’t have the support they needed to TAKE THEIR CAREERS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
Realising that we could make a difference, RISE Academy was born in 2015 with the goal of TURNING RAW TALENT INTO MARKETABLE PERFORMERS. The brainchild of Sue and Craig Green, RISE Academy teaches students how to be BUSINESS SAVVY so that they can MAKE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES IN THE INDUSTRY.
Our specifically designed programmes, expert training, and mentoring have shown impressive results; Many of our graduates have booked to play at major events including Ultra, Fill up FNB and Joburg Pride.
RISE Academy is built out of passion for growing talent, focuses on TAKING TALENT FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE STAGE. BLENDING BUSINESS, PASSION, AND MUSIC.
"For Neil it has been an opportunity to share his passion and career choice with like-minded mentors and lecturers.
The course material is comprehensive and exciting and allows him to have fun whilst learning.
The encouragement and support is of another level and he is getting exposure and experience he would not have done had it not been for Rise.
Due to Rise's branding and good name Neil’s exposure and hands on experience has been amazing.
It’s not often that you get the opportunity to work in the field of your passion."
"Rise Academy has turned Loyiso's passion for music into a confident, skilled and professional DJ, with a business acumen that's already opening up opportunities for him to play in his community. Thank you."
"The music industry is tough and while I fully support my daughter in her music career, I’m unqualified to assist and so I’m grateful to the Rise Academy for their Performers Course that has provided her with invaluable knowledge, contacts, advice, constructive feedback on her work, and opportunities to perform. Her confidence has grown tremendously, as has the maturity of her approach to the work and how to commercialize it. I highly recommend this program for all serious and committed aspiring artists. Sincere thanks to Sue and her team."
"Rise is like a big family, the people are amazing and everyone is always willing to help. I'm so happy to be a part of Rise."
"Rise Academy is an incredible institution with fantastic staff, every time I step in class it’s like I am at home. And has the best Wi-Fi ever."
"Our daughter, Grace, enrolled at Rise Academy in 2018 to do the DJ course and is currently doing the Music Production Course this year. Rise has taken our quiet, shy girl to heights that we couldn’t have dreamed of. Grace has performed 3 times on big stages, with big names at their U-PARTYs. She has been helped, guided, and mentored every step of the way. Grace is, at the tender age of 17, running a thriving DJing business. Rise Academy are always so willing to help and under the mentorship of James Verkerk, our daughter has blossomed into a rising star. We are so grateful to Rise for affording our daughter this wonderful opportunity and we can’t wait to see how far Grace can go in the music industry. We have found Rise Academy a very professional company to deal with and we would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of getting into the music industry."
"The atmosphere of lectures at RISE is warm, welcoming and makes working with the lecturers and other students a real pleasure."
"I am proud to say that I have been part of Rise Academy for the past two years and my experience has been phenomenal. They helped me grow and learn more than I could ever imagine."
"It has been a privilege to be a Rise Academy student. The support and guidance I have received has been incredible and never ending. You become like a family member of Rise Academy. All the staff at Rise have been so supportive of my needs and a special mention of my mentor, James Verkerk, who always goes beyond his call of duty to help me, guide me and he has been a big part of building my confidence and has helped my DJing business reach the level it has in a short space of time. Rise Academy has made me believe in myself and has encouraged me to be the best version of myself that I can be. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity."
"My journey with rise academy has been nothing less than amazing.
I’ve learnt quite a lot about the music industry and also how to break into it as a DJ. I’ve networked with DJ’s I’ve idolized for years and built strong connections with them because of this course and I would recommend this course to anybody that is aspiring to become the next big thing."
"RISE Academy has not only taught me to pursue my passions, but has also guided me along every step of the way to making my dreams into a reality. RISE has been an unforgettable experience that I would never change for the world!"
"RISE was an amazing experience for me, apart from the knowledge I also gained great friends and I now have a growing business less than a year later. Thank you RISE for helping me reach my dreams, I wouldn't be so successful without you guys."
"Our son DJ Nocturnal Rixx started with Rise Academy in 2016, having a passion for music and wanting to start his own business, he completed a 1 year DJ course. Rise Academy taught him so much from the technical side of DJing to marketing, networking and branding himself!! A happy and encouraging environment with lots of support. Ricky has gained so much from Rise; his business has grown from strength to strength with all the information and guidance needed to pursue his passion! Rise has made his dream come true and he is certainly living up to it. Rise offers a wonderful opportunity for students to nurture their talents and passions."
"My experience at Rise so far this year has been awesome. Rise has opened up so many doors for me to follow my career and taught me so much more about the ins and outs of the music industry. The opportunities given to me by Rise can’t match anywhere else and this is why I believe it is the best DJ and Production Academy in South Africa."
"RISE has been the best experience I've ever had, I've made friends and family."
"My experience as a RISE Academy student has been an incredible journey which has opened up doors to pursue my passion in the music and business industry. I’ve looked forward to every class as I get time to spend them with amazing people who inspire and encouraged me with my DJ career. There has been so much support from the RISE family and I’m super proud to say that I am RISE student from 2016."
"My daughter loved Rise, I believe it is a great opportunity and platform for the youth to discover their talents outside of the classroom."
"Rise has changed my life and what I can really do with my talent and I can’t believe where I'm already at. It may not be big but knowing I'm with one of the best is very exciting… I wish I joined Rise years ago and I'm so happy I'm already a part of what you have to offer and again thank you."
"Being on the rise course has made me look at music in a different way. Rise has shown me the beauty and the fun behind making your own music, as well as planning a memorable performance and helps build your own personal brand that will capture the attention of a range of different people. I’ve really enjoyed being a part of Rise as I got to meet new People and feel comfortable with them, it feels as if you’re part of a family ... I feel that I have grown as an artist and that the way I create my music has improved tremendously. I appreciate everyone at Rise who has been able to give me this experience, I definitely recommend being with them."
"Rise Academy has given me more than just confidence behind the decks. They’ve helped on the business side of things and have helped me kick start my career brilliantly."
"RISE has been a great journey packed with great experiences and lots of business advice- RISE has given me the opportunity to make many new life-long friends and get the chance to meet amazing DJ's such as Hendrik Joerges and defuse SA, thanks so much for letting me be part of the RISE family."
"Rise made me believe that I can achieve anything that I desire. Rise changed my life this year."
"The DJ that I have become today is all thanks to Rise Academy and the mentors that were there to guide and help me throughout my journey. RISE ACADEMY IS THE BEST!!!!!"
"Being one of the Rise students has taught me a lot not only in DJing but also on how I should market myself as a business. Rise is the place to be if you want to meet up with new people and grow yourself in the music industry."
"At Rise I really learnt a lot about music and the beats inside of music and that’s something I can never forget now. I will never listen to music the same ever again.
At Rise learning the tips of the DJing and all the different DJ decks, was all fun and exciting.
But the business side was also a big eye opener and had made me look at my life in a business form and treat it as such.
I really enjoyed Rise and I’ll always refer to them."
"Rise is a place that taught me to step outside my comfort zone and experience new things. Rise academy has given me many opportunities to step on stage as well as get involved in event management, I would recommend Rise academy to anyone."
"I've already learnt more than I could imagine and I've been able to apply every lesson into myself as a DJ , Rise has already changed my life and I'm ready for more!"
"Rise is where you go to realize what your dream is and make it a reality. Take the leap and you will never regret it."
"Ross has learned so much over the past 2 years with Rise and continues to gain valuable knowledge and experience from all the amazing people teaching at and attending this amazing academy. Thank you Sue, Craig, and team."
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