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COURSE COLLECTION

Our programs are designed to cater to both beginners and seasoned professionals, nurturing not just DJs but also artists and entrepreneurs. The DJ Course Collection features three specialized courses tailored for everyone: Ultimate DJ, Advanced DJ, and DJ Production.

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The Ultimate DJ Course is RISE Academy’s flagship DJ training program — designed to take aspiring DJs from beginners to full-fledged professionals ready to perform on any stage. The course is divided into four progressive levels — Intro, Basic, Pro, and Global Masterclass — each building upon the last to develop technical mastery, creative artistry, and business readiness.

ULTIMATE DJ

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The Advanced DJ Course is designed for students who already have a strong foundation in DJing and want to push their creativity, performance ability, and technical expertise to a professional level. This course focuses on precision, artistry, and stagecraft — preparing DJs to perform confidently across genres, events, and audiences. It’s divided into three progressive levels: Practical, Pro, and Global Masterclass, each deepening both the musical and professional dimensions of a student’s journey.

ADVANCED DJ

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The DJ Production Course is designed for students who want to become more than just DJs — it’s for those who want to produce, perform, and shape their own sound. This course combines the art of DJing with the technical craft of music production, giving students the ability to create original tracks, remixes, and live performances that stand out in the industry. It is divided into two key levels — Pro and Global Masterclass — guiding learners from solid production foundations to advanced creative mastery and industry professionalism.

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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.