Interviews

OTR talks to Music Unity For Mental Health Founder, Anthony Banks

May 20, 2022

We would like to thank Anthony Banks for taking the time to tell us about Music Unity for Mental Health. Tell us about the 8 year journey to becoming a music and mental health organisationMy journey goes f...

Interview with Troi Lee, founder of Deaf Rave

Tariq

August 2, 2021

Blog, Interviews

We're very grateful to Troi Lee aka DJ Chinaman for sparing a few minutes for this interview. Read on to learn about Troi's journey into DJing, D&B, Jungle and organising the Deaf Rave events What inspired...

This Is Makina: Interview with BBC Documentary Maker Adam Clarkson

Tariq

July 3, 2021

Blog, Interviews, News

What's the connection between Spain and the North East of England? It's a music genre known as Makina with roots going all the way back to the birth of rave. It means a lot to the people of the North East, a wo...

FREE DIGITAL SCRATCH TOOL + Jose Rodríguez Scratch Routine

Jay Cunningham

May 18, 2017

Interviews, News

We're big fans of turntablism and the art of scratching here at On The Rise DJ Academy, we've beginner lessons with our tutor Terry Ryan and for those looking for advanced turntablism routine and battle techniq...

Interview with DJ/Producer Total Recall

Jay Cunningham

May 12, 2017

Interviews, Profile Interviews

IN THE BEGINNING: TOTAL RECALL INTERVIEW As part of our 8 Week 'Learn To DJ Course' we invited rising Drum & Bass DJ/Producer Total Recall to come in and chat to our students about his experience getting s...

Renegade Snares: The Drum & Bass Story

Jay Cunningham

May 3, 2017

Interviews, News

RENEGADE SNARES: THE ULTIMATE STORY OF DRUM & BASS There have been many individual stories told of the rise and rise of UK born Drum & Bass, but never has there been a definitive record of its glorious...

Counting Bars with Andy C

Jay Cunningham

March 28, 2016

Interviews

There are many legends in dance music and non more so than Drum & Bass leader Andy C. Boss at Ram Records, global headliner for decades, pioneer for Drum & Bass and responsible for some of the grea...

DJ Tech History: ill.Gates

Jay Cunningham

March 23, 2016

Interviews

ill.Gates is a Toronto-born San Francisco based composer, performer and educator. Over the past decade, he has established a global fanbase and a reputation as one of the most dynamic electronic music artists...

Jay is a great teacher, very patient and answered all of my questions

My one day DJ course was just such a laugh with Jay. It was just the right mix of technical...

Jo S

5.0

2016-04-24T14:26:44+00:00

Jo S

Learn To To DJ at On The Rise DJ Academy / Jo -Student

My one day DJ course was just such a laugh with Jay. It was just the right mix of technical information, learning and generally having fun and playing some of my favourite party tunes. Jay is a great teacher, very patient and answered all of my questions. I now know what an utter skill and art there is to DJing. Unfortunately, I just want to learn more now!!!

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/jo-s/

Great service and team!

Great service and team! Special thank you to Terry for his patience, knowledge and advice. Looking forward to revisiting you...

DJ Laura, Resident @ Aviary

5.0

2016-01-12T14:13:30+00:00

DJ Laura, Resident @ Aviary

Great service and team! Special thank you to Terry for his patience, knowledge and advice. Looking forward to revisiting you in 2016 for some more tips and tricks!!

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/dj-laura/

I really picked up things very quickly

It was really great to learn to DJ from On The Rise DJ Academy and specially the tutor like Jay...

Hemant S

5.0

2016-11-01T12:29:52+00:00

Hemant S

Learn To To DJ at On The Rise DJ Academy - Hament / Student

It was really great to learn to DJ from On The Rise DJ Academy and specially the tutor like Jay and Terry. I really picked up things very quickly with the help of tutors. Hope to join again soon. Read all our reviews on Google or Facebook

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/hemant-s-2/

Absolutely loved it!

Scott G

5.0

2016-01-12T14:13:50+00:00

Scott G

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

Scott G

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/scott-g/

Book your course with these guys, you won’t regret it

I chose "On the Rise" DJ course because of the guys that are the tutors, Mr Jay Cunningham and Mr...

Terance C

5.0

2016-11-01T12:34:20+00:00

Terance C

Learn To To DJ at On The Rise DJ Academy / Terance - Student

I chose "On the Rise" DJ course because of the guys that are the tutors, Mr Jay Cunningham and Mr Terry Hooligan Ryan. My 8 week course was great fun very relaxed atmosphere but serious business was taught. I learnt more that I expected and was extremely pleased with all that was on offer. I've come away with a real understanding of what it all means to get it right on various equipment. The 8 week course is perfect and is worth every penny if you listen to the tutors. I didn't know much about my Apple Mac-pro until I took it in to the class, but now I'm able to teach others how to correctly use iTunes music crates and Rekordbox and well as Serato. Book your course with these guys you won't regret it. Read all our reviews on Google or Facebook

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/book-course-guys-wont-regret/

The one to one experience was invaluable

The one to one experience was invaluable,I liked how the structure of the course was articulated across,which gave me a...

Eurshell F

5.0

2016-01-12T17:18:09+00:00

Eurshell F

The one to one experience was invaluable,I liked how the structure of the course was articulated across,which gave me a understanding of the ground work required and some fundamental basics of music structure which is crucial to the fun part of the course which is applying it to the practical side of DJ'ing. Fantastic.

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/the-one-to-one-experience-was-invaluable/

They were absolutely brilliant

Went to On the Rise as an ageing professional (whatever that means! ;)) DJ with a big set coming up...

Pete Keller (TMS)

5.0

2016-11-02T10:03:32+00:00

Pete Keller (TMS)

On The Rise Dj Academy Student - Pete Keller

Went to On the Rise as an ageing professional (whatever that means! ;)) DJ with a big set coming up and no knowledge of setting up for the new generation of USB CDJs. They were absolutely brilliant. They jumped straight on it and over a couple of nights had me ready and raring to go. At the gig and it all worked like a dream. Was unbelievably grateful. 10/10

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/pete-k/

The lessons were well planned and exactly what I wanted

Had a fab experience at On The Rise! Learnt so much in a great environment with top notch equipment and...

Amber P

5.0

2016-01-12T17:19:20+00:00

Amber P

Had a fab experience at On The Rise! Learnt so much in a great environment with top notch equipment and tutoring from Terry. The lessons were well planned and exactly what I wanted. The attention to detail and the knowledge of current technology exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much guys! :)

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/amber-p/

Can’t recommend highly enough

Brilliant. Booked a day's DJ course so our 16 year old could learn the fundamentals before blowing all her savings...

Maria H

5.0

2016-11-21T13:45:45+00:00

Maria H

Brilliant. Booked a day's DJ course so our 16 year old could learn the fundamentals before blowing all her savings on some decks and more vinyl. Terry was amazing with her - very knowledgeable and enthusiastic - and she came away buzzing, having learnt to scratch, beat-match and more. I was a bit worried it was quite expensive when we signed up, but having seen the facilities and teaching now think it's actually great value. Can't recommend highly enough. Hopefully will be back for day 2 in 6 months!

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/maria-h/

Top class! Could not recommend it enough whatever level your at

PURE CLASS!!!! On the Rise DJ academy is the best! Terry and Jay are absolute legends and at the top...

Andy H

5.0

2016-01-21T21:44:31+00:00

Andy H

PURE CLASS!!!! On the Rise DJ academy is the best! Terry and Jay are absolute legends and at the top of their game. I went to OTR with just a pure love of dance music and not a clue about DJing but wanted to learn, started at the basic level and within an hour was mixing tracks on CDJs. Starting with how tracks/music is laid out and built, then onto beat mashing, setting the pitch and how to blend tracks together. They both take the time to get to know you and the music genre you are into and carefully select tracks based around your preferences but are easy to learn with. You set the pace you want to learn at and they are experts in all aspects of the music business. They can teach you software or hardware specifics or provide unbiased advise all kit thats out their. Absolute top class!!! Could not recommend it enough whatever level your at.

https://ontheriseacademy.com/testimonials/andy-h/

5.0

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OTR talks to Music Unity For Mental Health Founder, Anthony Banks

Interview with Troi Lee, founder of Deaf Rave

This Is Makina: Interview with BBC Documentary Maker Adam Clarkson

FREE DIGITAL SCRATCH TOOL + Jose Rodríguez Scratch Routine

Interview with DJ/Producer Total Recall

Renegade Snares: The Drum & Bass Story

Counting Bars with Andy C

DJ Tech History: ill.Gates