Testimonials
JUST DO IT!
Do it! If you are serious about what you are doing … do the RISE workshop!
Andrew Thomas, Musician Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaInformation For The 21st Century
Do it! Attend! A lot of walk away marketing information that can be put to use immediately. 21st century marketing strategies – Excellent 
No More Waiting Tables!
For any independent artist, the RISE info is as important, if not more, than any other aspect of their craft – and it can be the difference between making a living doing what they love or waiting tables for another few years. So necessary! Wow – I totally recommend it!
Rebekah Ray, MusicianMullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia
The Wonders of Online Marketing…
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, AustraliaI Thought I Knew What I was Doing, But I Had No Clue At All!
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, AustraliaDon’t Bother Trying To Reinvent The Wheel
DO the RISE workshop or else! It’s not impossible to achieve success without the information provided by RISE, however you’d be trying to reinvent the wheel.
Orlando Mendoza, MusicianBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
The 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, 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, AustraliaPerfect For The Non-Experienced
Thy RISE workshop is particularly relevant for those not experienced but wanting to effectively use internet promotion.
Elvis Callaghan, MusicianMullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia
Its Worth Every Cent!
Kurt Palmer, Musician & StudentPottsville, New South Wales, Australia
Everyone Can Benefit
This is something that should not be missed. Everyone can benefit and it’s good for all industries.
Ree Burke, Uki, New South Wales, AustraliaYou’ve Gotta Be In It To Win It!
Got to be in it to win it! RISE is an opportunity to learn from people who are building their own online music business.
Dave Johnston, Musician Northern Rivers, New South Wales, AustraliaBeware … Clear Your Head!
RISE is a great workshop and you learn so much but clear your head because there is A LOT of information to take in. It was very helpful and has given me so many ideas.
Matt O’Reilly, MusicianBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Do It! – It’s EXCELLENT value.
Morthern Spears, MusicianOcean Shores, New South Wales, Australia
Get ready to be blown away!
Natascha WernichUki, New South Wales, Australia
DO IT – DO IT – DO IT and THEN IT IS DONE
Shamiren Carroll, MusicianCooribell, New South Wales, Australia
Stop thinking and do it!
Tess Latu, MusicianLismore, New South Wales, Australia