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Our tailored programs cater to both novice enthusiasts and seasoned professionals, delivering a comprehensive experience that propels careers to new heights. At RISE Academy, we craft more than DJs; we mold artists and entrepreneurs. Embrace the rhythm of success by enrolling to one of our DJ Courses. Unlock your potential, captivate audiences, and own the stage like never before. Your journey starts here, at RISE Academy.

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The Ultimate DJ program, in particular, is the ideal starting point for aspiring DJs looking to transform their dreams into reality. Whether you’ve envisioned headlining at Ultra or gracing the stages of Ibiza, mastering the fundamentals is your first crucial step, and we’re here to guide you through it.

ULTIMATE DJ

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The Advanced DJ program enhances the skills of experienced DJs, teaching advanced techniques like mixing in various genres and optimizing digital software. It provides a competitive edge for RISE students in the music industry by elevating their DJing and branding skills.

ADVANCED DJ

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The DJ Production Course uniquely combines the Ultimate DJ and Music Production programs, empowering aspiring DJs to master both DJing and music production. Graduates emerge with confidence to perform live and share their personally produced tracks with a global audience.

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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.