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What are the technical requirements for me to take live online lessons and / or participate in live webinars?

First of all: You do NOT need a complicated setup / external microphone or difficult tech! Just your computer might be sufficient.

But you DO need to take care of a few important elements. Please, make sure you arrange all of this well before your lesson.

  • Dowload Zoom on your computer instead of participating via the browser, a tablet or smartphone, close all other programs on your computer and regularly check for updates.

  • It’s also possible to participate on a smartphone / tablet, but your experience will be different, as some of the interactive features don’t work / work differently on these devices.

  • If possible, work with an Ethernet cable instead of WiFi. A better connection = A better experience.

  • For Solo Group lessons & Private lessons: You will receive permission to record your personal session. You are responsible for starting the recording via Zoom’s ‘record’ function. This is only possible via the computer, not via smartphone / tablet! You are not allowed to share these recordings with third parties.

  • For lessons & webinars where I need to hear your voice clearly: You don’t necessarily need a fancy microphone or other equipment. Most of the times, your computer and built-in microphone are more than enough. However, there are a few technical requirements that will make sure I can hear your voice and work with you in the best way possible. Click here for a step-by-step guide.

    Of course, if you have an external microphone and audio interface, let’s use that! The sound-experience will be top-notch. Click here for a step-by-step guide.

Are live webinars and lessons recorded and do these recordings become available to watch?

Most of the live webinars are recorded and become part of The singsing! Sofa Library (max 2 weeks after the live webinar). Library members have access to the recordings of all the webinars I have ever led and hosted, including those led by the guest teachers I invite – leading experts on the voice and performance.

Members also get to participate for free in the monthly live Ask-Me-Anything webinars

Can I receive access to the recordings of live webinars, if I can’t attend live?

First of all, the live webinars are always very interactive, tailored to the needs of the live participants and include a Q&A session. For some webinars you can even send in questions on beforehand. So it’s really worth it to participate live!

However, if you really can’t attend the webinar live and you are not (yet) a member of The singsing! Sofa Library, you can choose the option to receive the recording for 2 weeks via my Zoom Cloud.

After you have enrolled for a live webinar, you also receive a 10% discount code for your first billing cycle if you would decide to subscribe to The singsing! Sofa Library.

  • Yearly subscription: You receive a 10% discount for your first year = 61,2€
  • 6-Monthly subscription = You receive a 10% discount for your first 6 months = 36,6€
  • Monthly subscription = You receive a 10% discount for your first month = 7,1€

I never record private lessons nor Solo Group lessons myself, but you will receive permission to record your own personal sessions. You are not allowed to share any recordings with third parties.

I don’t feel comfortable being recorded. Can I switch off my camera during the webinars?

You are welcome to switch your camera off as feeling comfortable enough to participate is primordial. For some webinars, it’s even possible to participate anonymously. You are responsible for switching your camera off and editing your screen name. You can not ask me to edit you out of the recording afterwards.

If you have no issue with turning the camera on, I strongly suggest to do so, as most of the webinars are quite interactive.

What is the VAT, added to the Library, mentoring and voice coaching for speakers?

In short: Value Added Tax. Click here for the long explanation 🙂

I have to add 21% VAT to recorded webinars, mentoring and coaching for speakers. However, I don’t have to charge VAT for live singing lessons and webinars on singing.

If you have a European business and provide a valid EU VAT nr when purchasing a Library subscription, mentoring or coaching for speakers from outside of Spain – the location of my business, VAT will not be added, due to reversed charge (B2B in Europe).

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