{"id":134,"date":"2021-02-13T02:44:17","date_gmt":"2021-02-13T02:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singmates.org\/?page_id=134"},"modified":"2022-02-03T04:44:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T04:44:00","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.singmates.org\/?page_id=134","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-background-dim-40 has-nv-dark-bg-background-color has-background-dim\" style=\"min-height:421px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1759\" height=\"1759\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-40\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singmates.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/singmates-med-005.jpg\" style=\"object-position:55% 17%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"55% 17%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singmates.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/singmates-med-005.jpg 1759w, https:\/\/www.singmates.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/singmates-med-005-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.singmates.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/singmates-med-005-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.singmates.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/singmates-med-005-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.singmates.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/singmates-med-005-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.singmates.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/singmates-med-005-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1759px) 100vw, 1759px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"alignfull has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">We&#8217;re happy to answer any questions!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can join? And is there a minimum number of participants?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>We promote SingMates as being inclusive. That means singers don\u2019t need singing experience in order to join. We recommend that there are at least 8 participants but if you want to do SingMates with a smaller team, we\u2019re happy to discuss options. The maximum number of participants is limited by the size of the venue you can provide.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does SingMates cost and who\u2019s gonna pay for it?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Our bespoke&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singmates.org\/?page_id=53\">programs and workshops<\/a>&nbsp;can be made to suit any budget, from small business to large corporations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace choirs are usually funded by the company with the purpose of fostering wellbeing in the workplace. Other funding options are possible, though, such as partial subsidy or individual participation fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What kind of songs will we be singing?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The SingMates repertoire is based on contemporary Pop &amp; Rock songs but also includes Folk and Gospel music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though we will provide you with a selection of songs to choose from to get things rolling, we\u2019re happy to discuss your own suggestions. Maybe you\u2019d like to sing something that suits your organization or the theme of an event. This can all be arranged beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The simpler the arrangements, the more inclusive and rewarding they will feel for a new group of singers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We generally teach songs by ear and support your singers with learning tracks for at home (or in the car) practice. 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