Joe Kenney and Hope Linton nominated for European Award for single Prevailing
Kenney and Linton's cinematic/classical collaboration has yielded a nomination in the One World Music Radio Awards for the Best Instrumental with Piano Category.
Joe Kenney Band debuts in Washington, D.C. with powerful performance at The Pocket
Videos from a successful night with Joe Kenney Band in their first D.C. trip as a group are now available via youtube
Root Down Brewing and Joe Kenney Enterprises collaborate on Beer in celebration of 5th studio album, Reflections on Inner Transformation
The Phoenixville, PA brewery hosted Joe Kenney Trio for a weekly residency in 2021, and the beer -- a German Gose with hibiscus and pink Himalayan sea salt -- is available on tap and in limited edition cans. Joe Kenney x Root Down Brewing Collaboration
Owner/Piano Instructor
Joe Kenney
Joe Kenney is the owner/lead piano instructor at The Studio. He graduated with honors from West Chester University in 2013 (B.M. Piano Performance). Kenney has 9+ years of teaching experience, and teaches all ages and levels. Also a concert pianist and recording artist, Joe loves helping kids reach their fullest potential musically, in a fun and welcoming learning environment.
Violin/Viola/Oboe Instructor
Amanda Bewley
Amanda Bewley received her B.M. in violin performance from West Chester University. She is passionate about providing high-quality education to young learners. She has helped dozens of students create and achieve their musical goals. Amanda studied violin pedagogy at the Juilliard Starling-Delay Symposium and studied the Suzuki method in the Every Child Can! course. She enjoys sharing music locally and performs with the Divine Hand Ensemble, theater groups, and orchestras. Amanda teaches violinists and violists of all levels and beginner oboe students.
Saxophone/Guitar Instructor
Eddie Meyer
Eddie Meyer is a multi-instrumentalist, session musician, and instructor based out of the Philadelphia area. Known as a talented saxophone and guitar player, he has played with many of the rock n roll, blues, jam, and funk bands in the region, making a name for himself as a highly sought after sideman. He has led a few of his own projects, including rock duo Saint Phoenix, jam band Quarrydog, and Americana duo Rolling Doubles. Despite deep roots in the blues, no genre truly defines the range of Eddie's artistic interests. He has done studio work for groups in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Tri-State area, and is a founder of the "Jamz Music and Arts Festival", an annual summer fest in Chester County. In 2018, Eddie released a four song EP with Mechanizer Studios of Malvern, PA. Eddie has big plans for 2019, including recording more solo material, working on new full band projects, touring, and imparting his talents and wisdom as an instructor to a growing roster of students!
Piano Instructor
Bess Zahradnik
Bess Zahradnik iss a certified music teacher in the state of PA, and currently works as a substitute teacher in the Phoenixville and Owen J. Roberts school districts. She has been playing piano since the age of 10, and has a passion for teaching students of all ages. In addition to the piano, she is a lover of choir, band, (and more recently orchestra,) and musical theater, and has her Bachelor’s degree in Choral Music Education from the University of Valley Forge. She currently resides in Phoenixville.