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Essential Festivals-We Out Here 2022

August 12, 2022

We look further ahead in the month to We Out Here 2022, a 4 day festival in Grange Farm, Abbots Ripton hosted by Giles PetersonTickets start at £175 per person for a 4 day event running from the 25th to the...

Record label of the week- Tru Thoughts

Tariq

August 12, 2022

Blog, News

Our record label of the week is Tru Thoughts, a multi genre independent label based in Brighton since 1999Tru Thoughts is home to some of the biggest names in Leftfield dance music and continues to put out ...

The BBC and DJ Flight’s History of DnB

Tariq

August 10, 2022

Blog, News

New on the BBC sounds app is a podcast series called 'Turn It Up-A short history of Drum and Bass' We take a look (or rather a listen) to the first episode 'The Birth.' The BBC and DJ Flight manage to pack a L...

This week in dance music 06/08/22

Tariq

August 6, 2022

Blog, News

We take a look at the big issues, news stories and hot takes this week in the world of dance musicWe start with perhaps the bigest news of the week, a report published by The Jaguar Foundation finds that th...

Borai In The MIx!

Tariq

August 5, 2022

Blog, News

https://soundcloud.com/dusk_ams/dusk202-by-borai?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingBorai mixes up some rave weaponry for Dusk 202There's an excellent bio in the Sou...

Free Soundcloud Tunes Round-Up August 2022

Tariq

August 4, 2022

Blog, News

https://soundcloud.com/tariq-ziyad-7547008/sets/new-free-tracks-02-08-2022?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingHere's our latest round-up of new free tunes on SoundCloud....

Pioneer DJ Presents Start From Scratch, Boxpark, Wembley, 07.08.22

Tariq

August 2, 2022

Blog, News, Pioneer DJ

Pioneer DJ is hosting a Start From Scratch networking event at BoxPark Wembley on Sunday 7th August. It's free to join with live sets, exclusive giveaways and discounted OTR academy courses! And the best part a...

Whats New On Juno Download 30.07.22

Tariq

July 30, 2022

Blog, News

We dig in to one of our favourite download stores- Juno Download to find whats new and recommend some tunes for your next set!We've put together a DJ chart of 10 of the best tunes (in our humble and sub...

A POC DJ shares their struggles in new book

Tariq

July 29, 2022

Blog, News, Uncategorized

Being a DJ can be highly rewarding but like with most trades, supposed 'cultural norms' and bigotry make it extremely difficult for some.In a piece for Vice News, a POC DJ shares an extract from the book 'T...

Mix of the week- Liohness

Tariq

July 26, 2022

Blog, News

We're in the mood for some DnB! Thankfully Liohness has a mix of DnB bangers up on Data Transmission!https://soundcloud.com/datatransmissiondnb/renegade-riddims-liohness?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=...

Would definitely go back

I did a session with Terry to get some new ideas on how to DJ. Having been DJing for about...

Mike S

5.0

2016-01-22T23:07:36+00:00

Mike S

Learn To To DJ at On The Rise DJ Academy (Student)

I did a session with Terry to get some new ideas on how to DJ. Having been DJing for about 12 years, it was good to talk to and learn new things from an experienced DJ, including playing with some new equipment. Would definitely go back for another refresher.

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/would-definitely-go-back/

The 3 day 1 on 1 course was amazing

The 3 day 1 on 1 course was amazing. A real eye opener on how to fully use my controller...

Nilks P (DJ B1ggy)

5.0

2016-12-20T21:01:54+00:00

Nilks P (DJ B1ggy)

Learn To To DJ at On The Rise DJ Academy (Student) (DJ Course)

The 3 day 1 on 1 course was amazing. A real eye opener on how to fully use my controller (Pioneer DDJ SX2) and Serato DJ. Jay showed me how to use iTunes properly for playlists and how to organise my music, which I was having issues with. I was using Serato crates but after seeing the iTunes side I have changed to this method. Terry was great at showing me how to scratch and was really patient whilst I got the hang of it. Overall a great experience and will definitely book some sessions in the future.

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/3-day-1-1-course-amazing/

Very knowledgeable crew

After countless years of playing vinyl I decided it's time to catch up with the digital world and got myself...

Steve L

5.0

2016-02-02T06:06:51+00:00

Steve L

After countless years of playing vinyl I decided it's time to catch up with the digital world and got myself a Traktor s4 controller and Traktor DJ software. It looks quite daunting but after a day with Jay at On The Rise DJ Academy I have a good all round knowledge of the controller and software. More importantly the things I really needed to know he went through with me in depth and I now know inside out. Very knowledgeable crew, very good day, it's good to learn

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/very-knowledgeable-crew/

I felt very comfortable, was amazing!

I can say only a beautiful feedback for the On The Rise DJ Academy. Terry and Jay they are wonderful...

Aivaras S

5.0

2017-02-01T12:11:33+00:00

Aivaras S

Learn To To DJ at On The Rise DJ Academy / Ayva - Student (DJ Course)

I can say only a beautiful feedback for the On The Rise DJ Academy. Terry and Jay they are wonderful people they explain everything in great detail. I enjoyed to be there I felt very comfortable,was amazing!! BIG BIG Thank you guys help my to get big step be a Dj!

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/was-amazing/

Don’t waste time looking anywhere else!

The 3-day course by OTR is the perfect way to start DJ'ing from scratch. I've always loved music, but had...

Lavish W

5.0

2016-03-22T22:14:40+00:00

Lavish W

The 3-day course by OTR is the perfect way to start DJ'ing from scratch. I've always loved music, but had never even touched a pair of decks. After the course though, I have the ability & tools to already create my own mixes with practice. Not only are Jay and Terry so knowledgeable about their craft, and flexible with scheduling, but they are also great fun to spend time with. My advice to anyone wishing to learn - don't waste time looking anywhere else!

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/dont-waste-time-looking-anywhere-else/

Would recommend On The Rise for all beginners

Thanks to Jay for this amazing afternoon! Very helpful to get a first experience and would recommend On The Rise...

Nicolas C

5.0

2017-02-01T12:14:24+00:00

Nicolas C

Learn To To DJ at On The Rise DJ Academy / Nicolas - Student (DJ Course)

Thanks to Jay for this amazing afternoon! Very helpful to get a first experience and would recommend On The Rise for all beginners who want to learn from experienced DJs! See you for the next steps!

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/recommend-rise-beginners/

I picked up far more than I expected too

I took part in the 8 week DJ course with Jay and Terry. I'm a complete beginner and probably a...

David R

5.0

2016-04-13T18:49:36+00:00

David R

I took part in the 8 week DJ course with Jay and Terry. I'm a complete beginner and probably a little older than the average starter to be honest. I picked up far more than I expected to. Both the guys are very experienced and incredibly helpful when it comes to imparting knowledge and even tailoring parts of the course to the requirements of each individual. They touched on much of the core fundamentals and delved into plenty of advanced fields as well. All in all I couldn't be happier, and once I've had time to practise and get myself up to scratch I'll definitely be back to do some one on one classes.

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/picked-far-expected/

Can’t recommend them enough, well worth every penny

I'd been struggling for years trying to self learn and decided to do one on one course and I can't...

Stanley D

5.0

2017-03-27T09:56:16+00:00

Stanley D

Learn To To DJ at On The Rise DJ Academy / Stanley - Student (DJ Course)

I'd been struggling for years trying to self learn and decided to do one on one course and I can't recommend enough how much I enjoyed learning. The knowledge of equipment is mind blowing from jay and can't recommend them enough, well worth every penny.

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/cant-recommend-enough-well-worth-every-penny/

They trained me on my own pace

Found Jay and the Rise Team to be very professional and knowledgeable in the Field of DJ'ing. During the course...

Racheal R

5.0

2016-06-21T16:52:21+00:00

Racheal R

Learn To To DJ at On The Rise DJ Academy - Racheal (Student)

Found Jay and the Rise Team to be very professional and knowledgeable in the Field of DJ'ing. During the course they made me felt relaxed & comfortable. They trained me on my own pace. I would definitely recommend any new comer and experienced DJ to train or update them selves. I'm definitely looking forward for my second stint.

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/they-trained-me-on-my-own-pace/

Jay is a brilliant tutor: kind, patient, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable

Jay is a brilliant tutor: kind, patient, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. He covered the fundamentals of DJing, and transitioning to...

Chloe R

5.0

2017-03-16T09:56:38+00:00

Chloe R

Learn To To DJ at On The Rise DJ Academy / Chloe - Student (DJ Course)

Jay is a brilliant tutor: kind, patient, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. He covered the fundamentals of DJing, and transitioning to digital, as well as providing lots of technical support and general guidance. A great place to learn.

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/stanley-d/

5.0

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Essential Festivals-We Out Here 2022

Record label of the week- Tru Thoughts

The BBC and DJ Flight’s History of DnB

This week in dance music 06/08/22

Borai In The MIx!

Free Soundcloud Tunes Round-Up August 2022

Pioneer DJ Presents Start From Scratch, Boxpark, Wembley, 07.08.22

Whats New On Juno Download 30.07.22

A POC DJ shares their struggles in new book

Mix of the week- Liohness