Artist Production

The Artist Production pathway combines Performance and Music Production at different levels of depth.

1. Baseline Foundation

This option combines the Baseline Performance Course with the Foundation Music Production Course.

• Number Of Classes: 54
• Schedule: Part-Time
• Course Fee: From
• Course Duration: 40 Weeks*

Section 1: Baseline Performance

The Baseline Performance Course is the starting point for aspiring artists who want to develop performance skills and establish a strong foundation in the music industry.

• Vocal coaching
• Choreography and dance
• Songwriting
• Microphone control
• Stage interaction
• Brand development
• Professionalism and ethics
• Social media and audience engagement
• Marketing strategy
• Song selection and live performance
• Radio, music history, record labels and organisations
• Publishing
• Studio professionalism
• Copyright

Section 2: Foundation Music Production

The Foundation Music Production section introduces aspiring producers to the core building blocks of music creation and production.

• FL Studio
• Composing and arranging
• Music structure and sequencing
• Sampling
• Musical concepts
• Hands-on activities
• Arrangement techniques
• Sound processing
• Equalisation
• Automation
• Compression
• Studio gear and tools
• Sound design
• Mixing
• Track finishing

2. Global Masterclass

This option combines the Global Performance Course with the Pro Music Production Course.

• Number Of Classes: 69
• Schedule: Part-Time
• Course Fee: From
• Course Duration: 40 Weeks*

Section 1: Global Performance

The Global Performance section is designed for artists who want a comprehensive and in-depth performance education for local and international environments.

• Advanced microphone control and stage presence
• Vocal coaching, choreography, dance and songwriting
• Music re-arrangement
• Advanced marketing
• Audience building and social media
• Music history, labels, organisations and publishing
• Studio professionalism and copyright
• Brand development
• Live-performance mastery
• Business planning and pitching
• Networking
• Fan engagement
• Alternative revenue streams
• Live streaming and multi-platform performance
• Health and career longevity

Section 2: Pro Music Production

The Pro Music Production component develops advanced production ability and professional music-industry knowledge.

• Radio and music history
• Record labels and music organisations
• Publishing and copyright
• Studio professionalism
• Alternative revenue streams
• Fan engagement
• Branding and marketing
• Social media
• EPK development
• Artist riders
• Networking and collaboration
• Artist representation and management
• Business plans and pitching
• Growth mindset and resilience
• FL Studio
• Songwriting
• Sequencing and sampling
• Sound processing
• Equalisation
• Automation
• Compression
• Sound design
• Mixing and final track development

This is the most comprehensive Artist Production pathway in the current supplied course structure, combining high-level performance and music production development.

Current WooCommerce prices are shown directly on the product cards below so the page does not rely on outdated fee sheets.

Current product prices:
Artist Production – Pro: R48,015
Artist Production – Global Masterclass: R62,000

The older course-variation fee fields supplied above did not include completed amounts, so the current product cards below should be treated as the live booking prices.

What is Artist Production?

Artist Production combines Performance and Music Production so students can develop both live-performance ability and the skills needed to create and produce original music.

Who is this course designed for?

It is designed for aspiring artists and performers who want to produce their own music, strengthen their performance skills and develop a professional artist identity.

Does the course include live performance?

Yes. Performance development includes stage presence, microphone technique, vocal coaching, choreography, audience engagement and live-performance preparation.

Does the course include music production?

Yes. Music Production includes FL Studio, songwriting, sequencing, sampling, arrangement, EQ, automation, compression, sound design, mixing and mastering.

What is the difference between the current Pro and Global Masterclass products?

Pro provides a comprehensive Artist Production pathway, while Global Masterclass is the highest-level current product and extends the pathway into deeper performance, industry and professional-development work.

Where can I find general RISE Academy information?

General enrolment, payments, campuses, attendance and student questions are handled on the central FAQ page.

Artist Production course dates and intake availability are managed centrally so students always see the latest schedule instead of an outdated date on an individual course page.

Use the All Courses page to browse Artist Production options and filter current dates.

Artist Production is designed for aspiring performers and artist-producers who want to develop both performance and music-production ability.

Students moving into higher-level Artist Production work should be ready for more advanced performance, production, industry and professional-development content.

If you are unsure which current Artist Production product best matches your experience, contact admissions before booking.

For the Music Production component you should have:

• A laptop suitable for music-production work
• Earphones or headphones
• FL Studio for production practice

Performance-specific preparation or equipment may vary by intake. Confirm current requirements with admissions before starting.