PDP Courses Online!
Not in the NY Tri- State Area, or can't get out of the house?
No Problem.

NYSTA'S PDP Courses are now accessible online and on demand! With our new "Webinar" technology you can take each course right from the comfort of your own home. There are two options for this service:

• Real Time - This option allows you to attend the class from home, during class time (available only at the same time as the LIVE class is happening - Eastern Standard Time) via your computer and telephone. Because you are an actual class participant, you can ask the instructor questions during class.
  
  This amazing technology is completely intuitive and VERY EASY to use. With one click you will see what everyone in the live class sees, and by using your telephone or cell-phone you will hear the instructor’s voice in real time. You will virtually be “in” the classroom with everyone else. Dialogue with the on-site class and questions to the instructor are possible by using a special instant message feature. And, the instructor will answer you in real time, live, on the phone line.
  
  For this option, once your registration is complete and tuition is paid in full, you will receive a personal invitation to join NYSTA'S live webinar in real time, with complete and easy instructions.
   
• On Demand - (available anytime) To permit those not available during class times to take this course, we have recorded all class sessions and made them available for viewing On Demand on your computer, no matter what your location (no telephone or cell phone required). You will hear questions asked and answered (over your computer's speakers) in real time by the class participants and the instructor, respectively. But, no new dialogue or questions are possible in this format, as it is an archived recording.
  
  For this option, once your registration is complete and tuition is paid in full, you will receive a personal user-name and password with which to access our archive of courses from the Webinar Log In page.
  
  

  Your unique user-name and password will be valid for 4 months (approximately one academic semester) from the date of purchase. If you do not complete the course within the given amount of time, or if you would like to refresh your knowledge at any time, you are always welcome to register for it again as a "repeater." There is no limit to how many times one can repeat the course. However, only one graduate credit can be given per course (per person).

How Do I Register For a Webinar?

Registration is Easy! Simply click on the "Buy Now" button of the course you wish to purchase, located on the PDP Courses and Webinars Page. At the end of your secure checkout with PayPal you will be asked to specify Live On-Site, Real Time Webinar, or On Demand Webinar. Look for the link  "+ Taking Live Class or Webinar?"  Click on the drop down box and type your preference there.

If your registration does not coincide with an actual live class schedule it can be assumed that you are purchasing the On Demand format. However, for our records, we appreciate your confirmation in the drop down box.

Within 24 - 48 hours you will receive a unique user-name and password with which you can log into your desired course from our Webinar Log In page. In addition, you can always access the Webinar Log In page from the main navigation menu.

Click here for more information on graduate credit from Westminster Choir College.

• Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or later
• Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server or Vista
• Stable 56k, cable modem, ISDN, DSL or better Internet connection
• Minimum of Pentium 400 with 256 MB of RAM (Recommended)
• Java Virtual Machine enabled (Recommended)

Can Mac users join a Real Time Webinar?

Yes, Macintosh® users can attend Webinars.

Mac System requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Panther) or newer
• Safari 1.3 or newer, Firefox 1.5 or newer on PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Firefox 1.5.0.2 or newer on Intel (JavaScript and Java enabled)
• Stable 56k, cable modem, ISDN, DSL or better Internet connection
• Power PC G3/G4/G5 or Intel processor (G4 450 MHz with 256 MB of RAM)

What Are The System Requirements for Viewing an On Demand Webinar?

Not Sure if Your System Meets the On Demand Requirements?
View this 4:00 minute excerpt from our Vocal Anatomy and Physiology Course.

Your Windows Media Player should automatically open and play the video. If this does not happen, you must update your system using the links provided above.

Vocal Anatomy and Physiology with Dr. Scott McCoy  4:00 minute excerpt

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Required Text:

Both "Vocal Anatomy and Physiology" and "Voice Acoustics and Resonance" require Your Voice: An Inside View. (click link to purchase)

Most all of the streaming videos used in each session can be found within the CD ROM that accompanies Dr. McCoy's multimedia voice science and pedagogy textbook. Due to varying bandwidths and connection speeds of individual computers, it is highly suggested to have this textbook and CD ROM in your possession before you start this coursework.

As a registrant of a NYSTA PDP course you are entitled to the “academic edition” discount price. Be sure to put “NYSTA PDP course” in the “Name of School” field of your order form.