Joe Kenney Piano Studio: Lesson Policies 

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To allow for the focus on delivering high-quality music instruction, students and teacher are to abide by the following lesson policies. 

PREPARATION (PRACTICE, ASSIGNMENTS):  

Students should have all materials needed for their lessons 

∙ This includes sheet music and books, assignment sheet/lesson notes, as well as any other  materials as assigned Joe.  

Students are expected to commit to weekly practice.  

∙ The Studio at Joe Kenney Studio implements a reward system that recognizes student time  invested in at-home practice. After every 60 stars earned, students will be given the opportunity to select from a prize bin.

∙ Joe will assign weekly homework, and may also assign written homework as well as other  assignments as needed. 

∙ Joe will provide a debrief of lesson progress to parents at the end of each lesson (if the  parent is present following lessons). 

∙ Students and parents are encouraged to ask questions of me regarding practice and written  assignments as needed. 

 

TUITION: 

∙ Students will be sent an invoice/reminder for payments on a monthly basis

 ∙ Tuition is due by the first of the month and billed for the month in advance. 

∙ Payments can be made via venmo @joekenneyenterprises or zelle @610-213-3645

∙ Monthly Lesson Payment is due, in full, by the first lesson of the month. ∙ There is a $5/day late fee for lessons. Your lesson spot is not guaranteed until payment is received. 

ATTENDANCE: 

Students are expected to attend all scheduled lessons. 

Cancellation/Makeup Policy 

∙ Lessons canceled by your teacher are credited to your next month’s tuition, if a make-up  is unable to be made within the month.  

Lessons canceled by the student: 

∙ The Studio at Joe Kenney Enterprises cannot guarantee a makeup for lessons canceled by the student. The payment you make secures a timeslot, and with a full roster, the granting of any request from the client/students to change the time slot is up to the discretion of The Studio.

∙ Excessive absences may result in forfeiture of your lesson time 

∙ Lesson spots are not guaranteed if absences exceed 2 weeks 

TUITION DISCOUNTS: 

 

∙ We appreciate your referrals! 

Referral Credits Offered: One free lesson for the person referring, if  the new client mentions your referral enrolls in a month of lessons. NOTE: The credit WILL NOT apply to Family members from same household who are referred. 

ANNUAL RECITAL, STUDENT SPOTLIGHT AND OTHER PERFORMANCES: Annual Recital 

∙ Joe Kenney Piano will have an annual recital in late, where we encourage friends and  family to attend and celebrate the musical accomplishments of each student. Community Performances 

∙ Joe Kenney Piano Studio will have regular performances at retirement communities and  other local venues, which will be low-pressure events that give students the chance to sign  up as they wish, and perform pieces in a forum that is in addition to the annual recital. Student Spotlight 

∙ As a way of highlighting students’ accomplishments, a student may be recorded and  highlighted on www.joekenneypiano.com. This is a great way to share the success of the  highlighted student with the other students and family and friends. (Note: In order to be  eligible for Student Spotlight, the waiver must be signed). 

Signature of Parent/Guardian, or Student (if 18 or older)  

_______________________________________Date: ________________________________ 

 

Photographs and Video Consent, Waiver, Indemnity and Release 

Photographs, Videos and Recordings 

I hereby grant permission to The Studio at Joe Kenney Enterprises and its representatives to take piano performance videos during lessons and recitals for the purpose of posting to The Studio social media pages on Facebook and Instagram (Printed): 

Signature of Parent/Guardian, or Student (if 18 or older)  ___________________________________________   Date:

 

I decline the taking and use of piano performance videos during lessons and recitals for the purpose of posting to the Studio website and social media accounts (Facebook/Instagram). 

Signature of Parent/Guardian, or Student (if 18 or older)___________________________________________ Date:

Waiver, Indemnity and Release  

I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the use of the images or recordings or of any written copy. I further  waive all moral rights. I also waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of  the images, recordings, or materials. I hereby release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the producers from and  against any claims, damages or liability arising from or related to the use of the images, recordings or materials,  including but not limited to claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, or rights of publicity or copyright  infringement, or any misuse, distortion, blurring, alteration, optical illusion or use incomposite form that may occur  or be produced in taking, processing, reduction or production of the finished product, its publication or distribution. I  am 18 years of age or older and I am competent to contract in my own name. I have read this document before  signing below, and I fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this consent, waiver, indemnity and  release. This consent, waiver, indemnity and release is binding on me, my heirs, executors,  administrators and assigns.  

Signature (if age 18 or older) _____________________________________________Date     ______________ 

If you have any questions about the Lesson Policies, please email me at  

joe@joekenneypiano.com or call  610-213-3645