Testimonials
The Wonders of Online Marketing…
Coming into the RISE program, I didn’t really know what to expect. Within moments I realised I was so far behind in online promotion. In fact, I had no clue at all. I didn’t even know of the potential I was missing out on.
After completing this course, with my now enlightened perspective of the wonders of online marketing, I feel I can reach potentials and heights I previously thought impossible.
Thank you Mykee and Johnnie for sharing, coaching and putting together this program to help us all achieve our dreams.
Scott Sands, Musician, Queensland, AustraliaThe Information & Skills I Needed Was Handed To Me On A Platter!
Before the RISE workshop, I felt like a little fish in a massive ocean. How could anyone find my band in this very competitive industry.
The RISE workshop was amazing, I went from feeling invisible to being empowered. RISE handed the information and skills I needed to me on a platter.
I feel energised, they gave me the path, now I’m walking it… in fact running it!
Emma Royle, Musician Myocum, New South Wales, AustraliaThe Music Biz Is Not What It Seems…
The RISE conference has made me realise the following things:
- There is a lot of media coverage online
- Networking websites are a great way to expose your music
- The music biz is nothing like what it seems
- A human mindset can have a big impact on life
- How important a mailing list is to a musician
It is a great experience and I really hope Mike and Johnnie Mac take their knowledge and share it worldwide.
Beau Wills (Age 16), ‘Chilli Drummers’ Musician, Chillingham, New South Wales, Australia
A Wealth of Information & Resources to Drastically Increase Fans & Exposure
The RISE workshop has been an incredibly inspiring experience to maximize Deya Dova’s online presence and entire artist profile. On going to the workshop I thought we had things pretty sorted out with a really good myspace, website and facebook, digital distribution and a whole bunch of other stuff in place. But after going through the step by step process I now have a wealth of information and resources to drastically increase our fans and the exposure of Deya’s music worldwide.
Mykee and Johnnie inspired me to extend my passion and creativity into the marketing side of music. The cool thing is, it all turns into dollars and cents and enables Deya Dova – an independent artist to thrive and be able to continue to have total creative control over her music.
What made it for me was the way Mykee and Johnnie presented it all in a really down to earth, open and honest way. In this often crazy music industry, they are two people with their hearts in the right place.
Hamilton Barnett. Management for Deya Dova, New South Wales, AustraliaFrom Complete Beginner to a Lasting and Sustainable Career.
Before attending the RISE workshop, I was a complete beginner to the intricacies of the music industry.
I now feel I have a better understanding of how it is possible to succeed and successfully promote a music career using simple tools and strategies that are freely available to anyone!
I look forward to implementing these tips and to create a lasting and sustainable career.
Sarah Falconbridge, Artist Manager Jannali, New South Wales, AustraliaNo More Waiting for Someone to Recognise My Talent
Thank you for this weekend. It was so worth coming to be reminded of how in control of our own destinies we are in this industry and in these times. We are so lucky!
I am going home tonight to set out a plan for the next few months and I am excited because I know exactly what I need to do.
Faith in our art is not enough – actions speak louder than words. It’s time to make something happen instead of waiting for someone to recognise my talent.
Celeste Chapple, Musician, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia