FAQs

Equipment Needed

1. Laptop to run Zoom (online meeting platform)
2. Corded Headset/Headphones
3. Microphone: Either built-in to computer, headset/headphones or a separate USB stationary corded microphone (recommended).
4. 2nd Device (Smart Phone or Tablet) to play accompaniment and karaoke tracks.
5. RECOMMENDED/NOT REQUIRED Music Stand

Applications Required

Download and install the Zoom application on your laptop. Zoom is the online meeting platform that offers the most benefit to online voice lessons.

For Iphone and Ipad owners: Download the “Appcompanist“ app on your smart phone or tablet and set up an account. This will allow you to sing along to professionally recorded accompanist tracks during your lesson for musical theater and classical repertoire.

Download the “Youtube” app on your smart phone or tablet in order to sing along to karaoke tracks of more contemporary genres.

Setting Up Your Lesson Space

1. Set up for your voice lesson in a room that:
   • receives a strong Wi-Fi connection
   • is bright
   • is free from distraction.
2. Elevate your laptop so that it is approximately eye-height as you will be standing during your voice lesson.
3. Angle your camera so that as much of your torso is in the frame as possible.
4. Have your sheet music elevated to avoid awkward singing posture during the repertoire portion of lessons. (A Music stand works best).
5. Join the zoom waiting room a couple minutes early and test your audio and video connection to ensure a good quality.

You’re ready to Begin!