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HITMAKER KIDS
ENROLLMENT & PARTICIPATION GUIDE

Last updated: 29 January 2026

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Welcome to Hitmaker Kids! This guide explains how enrollment works, what we expect from students and parents, and how our program operates. Please read carefully before submitting an audition.

 

1. BEFORE YOU AUDITION

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Enrollment in Hitmaker Kids is only available to students who complete our audition process.

 

Submitting an audition does not guarantee acceptance. Acceptance is based on the student meeting our program criteria and availability.

 

Parents are encouraged to review this guide fully, as it outlines commitments and responsibilities if your child is accepted.

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2. ENROLLMENT & ACCEPTANCE

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A student is officially enrolled only after:

  1. Receiving a formal offer of placement.

  2. Completing the required payment according to our Finance Policy & Payment Agreement.

 

Enrollment offers are non-transferable and based on successful audition results.

 

3. PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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Hitmaker Kids is an 8-week, one-on-one online songwriting program for students ages 10–16.

 

Each enrolled student receives:

  • Eight (8) live one-on-one Zoom sessions

  • Personalized songwriting instruction

  • Structured creative development exercises

  • A professionally produced backing track of their original song

  • A certificate of completion

 

Note: This program is educational and does not provide professional artist representation or career guarantees.

 

4. ATTENDANCE & COMMITMENT

 

Because sessions are one-on-one and reserved exclusively for each student, attendance and consistency are essential.

 

Students are expected to:

  • Attend all sessions on time

  • Participate actively and respectfully

  • Complete weekly creative assignments

 
Rescheduling policy

Sessions may be rescheduled only:

  • With at least 48 hours’ notice

  • Up to a maximum of two (2) reschedules per student

 

Missed sessions outside of this policy are forfeited.

 

5. TIME ZONE

 

All sessions operate on Pacific Standard Time (PST).

 

Parents are responsible for:

  • Converting the scheduled time accurately to their local time zone

  • Ensuring timely attendance

 

Missed sessions due to time zone errors are treated as missed sessions.

 

6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Students must have access to:

  • A laptop or desktop computer

  • Stable internet connection

  • Working camera and microphone (required for all sessions)

  • Zoom installed

  • A smartphone with a voice memo or recording app

 

Parents are responsible for ensuring equipment is tested and functioning before sessions begin.

 

Technical issues on the student’s side do not automatically qualify for session credits or refunds.

 

7. PARENT RESPONSIBILITY

 

Parents/Guardians agree to:

  • Supervise and support their child’s participation

  • Provide a quiet, appropriate learning environment

  • Monitor communication and assignment completion

  • Maintain accurate contact information

 

Hitmaker Kids is not responsible for student conduct outside of scheduled sessions.

 

8. STUDENT CONDUCT

 

Students are expected to conduct themselves respectfully at all times.

 

Prohibited actions include:

  • Disruptive or inappropriate behaviour

  • Harassment or disrespect

  • Sharing session links

  • Recording sessions without written permission

 

Hitmaker Kids reserves the right to terminate participation without refund for serious misconduct or repeated policy violations.

 

9. CREATIVE WORK & BACKING TRACKS

 

Students retain ownership of their original lyrics and compositions.

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Hitmaker Kids may use submitted materials internally for feedback only.

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A professionally produced backing track is provided at program completion.

 

Students do not record official vocals as part of the program.

 

Public sharing of student work requires a separate Media Release Agreement.

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10. PROPRIETARY MATERIALS 

 

All curriculum, lesson materials, frameworks, session structures, teaching methods, backing tracks, and program content are exclusive intellectual property of Hitmaker Kids.

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​Parents and students may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or share materials

  • Record sessions without written permission

  • Publish or post materials online

  • Use materials to create or teach a competing program

  • Modify or commercially exploit any portion of the Program Materials

 

Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of proprietary materials may result in immediate termination of enrollment and potential legal action.

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Student ownership of their original lyrics and compositions does not transfer ownership of Hitmaker Kids’ curriculum, production methods, or instructional content.

 

11. PROGRAM LIMITATIONS

 

Participation does not guarantee recording contracts, industry access, representation, or career outcomes.

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The focus is on creative development and songwriting education

 

12. TERMINATION

 

Hitmaker Kids may terminate enrollment for:

  • Non-payment

  • Serious misconduct

  • Repeated policy violations

  • Safety concerns

 

Termination does not relieve financial obligations under the Finance Policy.

 

13. LIABILITY

 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hitmaker Kids shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or incidental damages

  • Technical disruptions

  • Dissatisfaction with creative outcomes

 

Participation is voluntary and undertaken at the parent’s discretion.

 

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

By submitting an audition and potentially enrolling, you confirm that you:

  • Are the parent or legal guardian of the student

  • Have read and understand this guide

  • Agree to comply with all policies and the Finance Policy

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