how PROFESSIONAL online voice lessons work.

If you're new to online voice lessons, you're in the right place for the best experience. Getting set up is simple. With today's devices and video technology, the sound and video are clear, allowing me to see your posture and breathing and to hear your vocal resonance perfectly—just as if you were in the studio. Online lessons are just as effective as in-person training, while saving you time and travel so you can learn from wherever you are. See what students have to say about their experience.

All the video apps are free, so there's no extra cost. Zoom is the primary choice and allows screen sharing, but lessons also work beautifully on FaceTime and Google Meet. Zoom works on all devices, FaceTime is for iOS, and Google Meet is available on both Android and iOS.

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pREPARING FOR YOUR ONLINE VOICE LESSON | EASY INSTRUCTION

1. First, regarding your internet:

It's recommended to have at least 10-25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds for the best online video lessons. Click here to check your download and upload speed. Also, if there is a best location near your Wi-Fi router and modem, place your device there rather than in a location with a weak signal.

2. Choosing Your Device

For the best vocal accuracy and clarity, please use your devices in this order of preference:

Best: iPad or Tablet (Latest models have the most sensitive and accurate "studio" mics).
Great: iPhone or Android Smartphone.
Good: Laptop
Desktop/iMac Computers: I do not recommend using this option, as it would require a full gear setup, including a USB microphone, which can color your sound and introduce latency during processing, and headphones, which create the "occlusion effect," which changes how you hear your own voice inside your head. This can lead to compensation such as over-singing or forced technique.

3. Choose which video platform you would like to use (refer to the section below that applies to your choice):

Zoom (studio choice, if you can)
Facetime
Google Meet

zoom users

1. Update Your Software If Using Zoom

Before your lesson for the best up-to-date audio/video experience), please ensure:

Your device's Operating System is up to date.
The Zoom App is updated to the latest version. If you don't have a free Zoom account, you can create one here.

2. Activate the "Original Sound" Setup (Crucial!)

Before the meeting, make sure you have a free Zoom account. Then go to Zoom Settings > Meetings and toggle on "Original Sound For Musicians" (check the box).
Then, Check Other Settings: Ensure "Echo Cancellation" is OFF and "Auto Volume" is UNCHECKED. This stops the app from dipping your volume down when you hit those powerful high notes.
During the meeting, you'll be able to tap your device's screen, select More (...), and choose "Enable Original Sound for Musicians." (If it says "Disable," you're already set!)

facetime users

FACETIME

iPhone

During your call, open Control Center → Tap Mic Mode → Select Standard (not Voice Isolation)

Start or join your FaceTime call
Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen
(this opens Control Center)
Tap Mic Mode
Select: Standard

Important Note: It may not appear if: iPhone is older than XR/XS , iOS is outdated, FaceTime isn’t actively using the mic.

iPad

Open the Zoom app
Tap Settings
Tap Meetings
Turn ON: Use Original Sound

FaceTime on Laptop (Mac):
FaceTime on a laptop is not recommended for voice lessons, as it does not allow control over noise filtering and audio processing. This can affect how your voice is heard, making it difficult to accurately assess tone, resonance, and vocal technique. For the highest quality experience, please use Google Meet or Zoom on a computer, or FaceTime on an iPad (best) or iPhone with mic settings adjusted.

GOOGLE MEET USERS

On iPhone / iPad

During your meeting:

Join your Google Meet session
Tap the screen to bring up controls
Tap the 3 dots (More options)
Tap Audio
Turn Noise Cancellation OFF (or “Noise reduction” if labeled that way)

If you don’t see it:

The setting may not be available on all iPhones
It depends on: iOS version/Google Meet app version
If missing → use Mic Mode (Control Center) instead: Swipe down → Mic Mode → Standard

On Android (Google Meet app)

During your meeting:

Join your meeting
Tap the screen
Tap the 3 dots (More options)
Tap Settings or Audio
Turn OFF: Noise cancellation or Noise reduction

On Computer/Laptop (Mac or Windows)

Before your lesson:

Open your Google Meet session
Click the 3 dots (bottom right)
Click Settings
Go to Audio
Turn OFF: Noise cancellation/Noise suppression (if shown)

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how PROFESSIONAL online voice lessons work.

pREPARING FOR YOUR ONLINE VOICE LESSON | EASY INSTRUCTION

zoom users

facetime users

GOOGLE MEET USERS

Download pdf instructions for online audio/video setup

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