<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Betty Lenard | Singer &amp; Composer on Betty Lenard</title><link>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/</link><description>Recent content in Betty Lenard | Singer &amp; Composer on Betty Lenard</description><generator>Hugo -- gohugo.io</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bettylenard.com/en/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Book your singing lesson or contact me</title><link>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/contact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/contact/</guid><description>&lt;p>If you are interested in taking singing lessons with me or would like to get in touch, simply write me an email or contact me via WhatsApp.&lt;/p>
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&lt;h2 id="book-a-singing-lesson">Book a Singing Lesson&lt;/h2>
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&lt;script type="text/javascript" src="https://assets.calendly.com/assets/external/widget.js" async>&lt;/script></description></item><item><title>Releases</title><link>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/releases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/releases/</guid><description>&lt;p>As a Vocalist I have been working in Studio settings starting from the age of 13, therefore a recording studio feels like a second home to me. I provide lead and backing vocals for film music and album productions, recording in my home studio or in professional studios. Singing a variety of styles, World music, Gospel, Soul, Pop and Rock music are amongst my favorites.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Below you can find examples of collaborations I did in the past. Some of the vocals presented here I recorded in my home studio. Others were recorded in Studios in Germany, Austria, and the UK.&lt;/p>
&lt;h2 id="album-productions">Album Productions&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>&lt;img src="https://www.bettylenard.com/images/album-covers/bettylenard-apus.jpg" alt="Album Cover: Apus by Betty Lenard">&lt;img src="https://www.bettylenard.com/images/album-covers/ivan-lusco-water.jpg" alt="Album Cover: WATER by Ivan Iusco featuring Betty Lenard">&lt;img src="https://www.bettylenard.com/images/album-covers/aka-aka-thalstroem.jpg" alt="Album Cover: Variete by AKA AKA and Thalstroem featuring Betty Lenard">&lt;img src="https://www.bettylenard.com/images/album-covers/shadowicon-smoke-mirrors.jpg" alt="Album Cover: Smoke &amp;amp; Mirrors by Shadow Icon featuring Betty Lenard">&lt;img src="https://www.bettylenard.com/images/album-covers/billie-d-attack.jpg" alt="Album Cover: Attack by Billie-D">&lt;img src="https://www.bettylenard.com/images/album-covers/someone-stole-my-christmas-tree.jpg" alt="Album Cover: Someone Stole My Christmas Tree">&lt;/p>
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&lt;li>Shadow Icon - Smoke&amp;amp;Mirrors (2014) (Backing vocals)&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Ivan Iusco WATER (2012) Lead Vocals/Lyrics&lt;/li>
&lt;li>AKA AKA and Thalstroem Album Variete (2011) Lead Vocals/lyrics&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Apus 2010 (Lead Vocals, Music and Lyrics) with Producer &lt;a href="https://www.thomasgeiger.com">&lt;strong>Thomas Geiger&lt;/strong>&lt;/a>&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Someone stole my christmas tree with Sir Oliver Mally &amp;amp; Raphael Wressnig (2009)&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Attack feat. Billie-D Rock&amp;rsquo;n Jazz (2006) (Lead Vocals Music and Lyrics)&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Pop Vox Live (2003) Lead Vocals&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Tough Touch - First touch (2002) Lead Vocals&lt;/li>
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&lt;h2 id="film-music">Film music&lt;/h2>
&lt;h4 id="bergfilmfestival-salzburg-aurora-borealis">Bergfilmfestival Salzburg Aurora Borealis&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MDTucPWIFs">Music Kurt Adametz, Fotography/Film Josef Friedhuber&lt;/a>&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Vocals Betty Lenard.&lt;/p>
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&lt;h4 id="wettlauf-zum-südpol-tv-documentary-orfard">Wettlauf zum Südpol (TV-Documentary ORF/ARD)&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>Music by Kurt Adametz, Vocals Betty Lenard&lt;/p>
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&lt;h4 id="collaboration-with-producer-ivan-iusco-italy">Collaboration with Producer Ivan Iusco (Italy)&lt;/h4>
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&lt;h4 id="collaboration-with-producer-gerd-schuller-austria">Collaboration with Producer Gerd Schuller (Austria)&lt;/h4>
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&lt;h2 id="more-videos">More videos&lt;/h2>
&lt;h4 id="afterglow-aka-aka-and-thalstroem-feat-betty-lenard-album-variete">Afterglow aka aka and Thalstroem feat. Betty Lenard (Album Variete)&lt;/h4>
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&lt;h4 id="wizard-by-betty-lenard">Wizard (by Betty Lenard)&lt;/h4>
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&lt;h4 id="pop-vox-feat-billie-d-former-artist-name-live-in-concert-2003">Pop Vox feat. Billie-D (former artist name) Live in Concert 2003&lt;/h4>
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&lt;h2 id="childrens-music">Children&amp;rsquo;s music&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>Häschen in der Grube&lt;/p>
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&lt;p>Auf der Mauer&lt;/p>
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&lt;/div></description></item><item><title>Singing Lessons in Passau</title><link>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/singing-lessons-passau/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/singing-lessons-passau/</guid><description>&lt;p>&lt;strong>Individual Voice Training for All Levels - Breathing Technique, Style, Performance &amp;amp; Songwriting&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;p>As a vocal coach, my main goal is to support you in finding out how you can best use your voice as a tool for expression. I work with individuals at all stages of their vocal development - from first-time singers to professional performers.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>I offer singing lessons in my studio located in the heart of Passau, combining over 20 years of professional experience to help you develop your unique voice.&lt;/p>
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&lt;h2 id="prices">Prices&lt;/h2>
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&lt;th>1 Singing session (one-to-one)&lt;/th>
&lt;th>50 Minutes&lt;/th>
&lt;th>60 Euro&lt;/th>
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&lt;td>5 Singing sessions (Bundle)&lt;/td>
&lt;td>50 Minutes&lt;/td>
&lt;td>250 Euro&lt;/td>
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&lt;td>5 Singing sessions (Pupils/Students with ID)&lt;/td>
&lt;td>50 Minutes&lt;/td>
&lt;td>150 Euro&lt;/td>
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&lt;td>1 Song writing session&lt;/td>
&lt;td>50 Minutes&lt;/td>
&lt;td>60 Euro&lt;/td>
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&lt;p>&lt;em>Bundle offers must be paid upfront and are valid for 12 months from purchase date.&lt;/em>&lt;/p>
&lt;h2 id="studio-location">Studio Location&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>My singing studio is located in the heart of Passau at Neuburger Str. 101b, 94036 Passau. The studio offers a relaxed atmosphere for individual coaching and is easily accessible within Passau.&lt;/p>
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&lt;h2 id="what-i-offer">What I Offer&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>Whether you&amp;rsquo;re taking your first singing lessons or wanting to expand your vocal techniques as an experienced performer, each session is tailored to your individual needs and goals.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>Music Styles:&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Pop, Rock, Jazz, Soul&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Gospel &amp;amp; Folk Music&lt;/li>
&lt;li>World Music &amp;amp; Ethno Jazz&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>Focus Areas:&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Breathing technique &amp;amp; body work&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Voice building &amp;amp; performance&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Songwriting &amp;amp; improvisation&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Microphone technique &amp;amp; studio coaching&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h3 id="holistic-approach">Holistic Approach&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>My vocal work takes a holistic view. The voice is an integral part of our body and influenced by our emotional state.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Singing and working with the voice:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Stimulates a sense of self&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Promotes confidence&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Strengthens the ability to express feelings&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h2 id="why-choose-my-singing-lessons">Why Choose My Singing Lessons&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>My approach to singing lessons combines technical excellence with emotional expression. Located in the cultural heart of Passau, my studio provides:&lt;/p>
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&lt;li>&lt;strong>Individual attention&lt;/strong> - Each singing lesson is customized to your voice and goals&lt;/li>
&lt;li>&lt;strong>Flexible scheduling&lt;/strong> - Convenient times for students in Passau and surrounding areas&lt;/li>
&lt;li>&lt;strong>Professional environment&lt;/strong> - Fully equipped studio with quality recording equipment&lt;/li>
&lt;li>&lt;strong>Proven methods&lt;/strong> - Over 20 years of experience teaching singers at all levels&lt;/li>
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&lt;h2 id="free-singing--improvisation">Free Singing &amp;amp; Improvisation&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>Improvisation without notes or text.&lt;/strong> Access your voice and feelings through spontaneous vocal expression with instrumental accompaniment.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="what-youll-learn">What You&amp;rsquo;ll Learn&lt;/h3>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Get to know your voice better&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Express feelings authentically&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Breathing technique &amp;amp; targeted vocal exercises&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Train body and self-awareness&lt;/li>
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&lt;p>&lt;strong>Prerequisites?&lt;/strong> No special prior knowledge needed. Joy of singing and some pitch security are sufficient.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="improvisation-as-a-path-to-voice-and-feelings">Improvisation as a Path to Voice and Feelings&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>I play simple chords on the piano and we sing together or you sing on your own, making sounds and using words or phrases. We listen to our voice and allow feelings to emerge and be expressed.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>Benefits of free singing:&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Find inner stability&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Learn to rely on your voice&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Train your hearing&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Discover and release tension&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h3 id="releasing-tension">Releasing Tension&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>Sometimes you may encounter tension while improvising. It&amp;rsquo;s valuable to get involved, as this investigation can help discover the causes of certain tension that is often buried deep within the body.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The relaxed improvisation where &amp;ldquo;it&amp;rsquo;s about nothing&amp;rdquo; can be very helpful in releasing this tension.&lt;/p>
&lt;h2 id="imitation-as-a-guide">Imitation as a Guide&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>For those who like to experiment: We analyze different sound qualities and integrate them as expressions into your sound repertoire.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>Central questions:&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>How do I sound?&lt;/li>
&lt;li>How do I want to sound?&lt;/li>
&lt;li>What do I want to be able to express?&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h2 id="studio-recording--feedback">Studio Recording &amp;amp; Feedback&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>In my studio we can record songs and analyze them together. You receive direct feedback on your performance and can document your progress.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>Preparation &amp;amp; Performance:&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Be optimally prepared vocally and mentally&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Execute recordings professionally&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Make progress visible&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h2 id="microphone-technique">Microphone Technique&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>Specialized training for studio and live settings.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>You&amp;rsquo;ll learn:&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Proper warm-up before recordings&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Working with highly sensitive microphones&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Finding the right microphone for you (Studio &amp;amp; Live)&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Preparing for studio sessions&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h2 id="analysis-of-live-performances">Analysis of Live Performances&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>We analyze your live performances together using audio or video material.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>Focus:&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Improve stage presence&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Optimize vocal performance&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Recognize and expand strengths&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Identify areas for improvement&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h2 id="frequently-asked-questions-about-singing-lessons">Frequently Asked Questions About Singing Lessons&lt;/h2>
&lt;h3 id="do-i-need-prior-experience-for-singing-lessons">Do I need prior experience for singing lessons?&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>No, you don&amp;rsquo;t need any special prior knowledge for my singing lessons. I&amp;rsquo;m happy to work with you even if it&amp;rsquo;s your first time singing in front of someone. My lessons are designed for all levels - from beginners taking their first singing lessons to professional singers. Joy of singing and some basic pitch awareness are sufficient to get started.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="what-music-styles-do-you-teach-in-your-singing-lessons">What music styles do you teach in your singing lessons?&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>I offer singing lessons in various music genres: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Soul, Gospel and Folk Music. My musical preferences also include World Music, film music and Ethno Jazz. We can work together on songs from world music as well as from the Pop, Rock, Jazz and Gospel genres.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="how-much-do-singing-lessons-cost">How much do singing lessons cost?&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>A singing lesson (one-to-one coaching) lasts 50 minutes and costs 60 Euro. Bundle packages are available: 5 sessions for 250 Euro, or 5 sessions for students/pupils with valid ID for 150 Euro. Songwriting sessions are also 60 Euro for 50 minutes.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="what-is-free-singing">What is &amp;ldquo;Free Singing&amp;rdquo;?&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>Free singing is improvisation without notes or text. Through vocal expression with instrumental accompaniment, you relax yourself and your body. I play simple chord progressions on the piano, and we sing together or you sing alone with sounds or phrases. Free singing trains your self-awareness, body awareness and helps you release tension.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="what-is-a-songwriting-session">What is a Songwriting Session?&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>In a songwriting session, I help you develop your musical ideas into complete songs. Whether you&amp;rsquo;re a singer-songwriter or have ideas you want to develop - I&amp;rsquo;ll show you how to turn simple ideas into finished songs or help you polish your existing compositions.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="can-you-analyze-my-live-performances">Can you analyze my live performances?&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>Yes, during our singing lessons we can analyze your live performances using audio or video recordings. This allows us to work specifically on your stage presence and vocal performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="do-you-offer-gift-vouchers-for-singing-lessons">Do you offer gift vouchers for singing lessons?&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>Yes, I offer gift vouchers for singing lessons. These make perfect gifts for anyone interested in vocal training. After payment, you&amp;rsquo;ll receive a voucher in PDF format by email.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="how-can-i-book-singing-lessons">How can I book singing lessons?&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>You can easily contact me via WhatsApp or email, or book directly through my online booking system. I also offer initial consultations if you&amp;rsquo;re not sure which type of singing lessons would be best for you.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="what-makes-your-singing-lessons-special">What makes your singing lessons special?&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>My singing lessons take a holistic approach. The voice is part of our body and influenced by our emotional state. I combine over 20 years of experience as a professional musician with in-depth knowledge of the connection between voice, body and personality. My singing lessons promote self-awareness, confidence and the ability to express feelings through your voice.&lt;/p>
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&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>About</title><link>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/about/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/about/</guid><description>&lt;p>Since I was a child I always took an interest in my voice. I found the act of singing deeply exciting. I used to compose little songs making my playmates join me when I was directing musicals. Singing became a way of expressing feelings that I otherwise couldn&amp;rsquo;t express. Throughout my childhood, I always felt something strong running through my vocal chords needing to be released. Singing had the ability to make me feel powerful, especially at times when I felt so small.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;img src="https://www.bettylenard.com/p1130824.jpeg" alt="Photo of Betty Lenard">&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;em>&amp;ldquo;The voice is the mirror of our soul.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/em> In many ways, our voice reflects our personality and subconscious feelings emerge through our voice.&lt;/p>
&lt;h2 id="my-musical-journey">My Musical Journey&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>From the early age of 12, I began with classical singing training. During that time I also discovered Gospel and Soul music, which had the power to put me in an ecstatic state when singing. Alongside my private singing lessons, I was practising and developing my voice mostly by myself, through experimentation and improvisation. I would choose records and tried to sing along with my favorite singers, learning by listening and imitating. Always with the questions in mind: Where do I want go with my voice? What do I want to say? and most importantly &amp;rsquo; who do I want to be? Finding my voice has always been a search for finding myself as well. On this journey, I also needed to learn to accept the sound of my natural voice as well as its limitations. I discovered my limits when I lost my voice at the age of 14 after exhausting myself through too much training. A specialist then prescribed three weeks of silence because my vocal chords were not closing properly anymore. Fortunately I recovered and this experience taught me to respect and take better care of my voice over the years, as I began my career as a professional singer.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Between 2000 and 2016 I lived and worked as a professional singer in Graz, Nürnberg, Berlin and London. During this time I worked with Film music producers, Bands, Ensembles and as a Private Vocal Coach. I recorded a number of Albums as a Soloist and as a backing vocalist.&lt;/p>
&lt;h2 id="voice-personality-and-healing">Voice, Personality and Healing&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>Through my musical career, my personal journey took me down a different path. When I was 26 years old, I fell seriously ill and this forced me to take a closer and deeper look at my life. During my recovery I discovered Psychotherapy and have been working with techniques such as Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Jungian Analysis for over ten years. This work has helped me grow in so many ways, and it helped me manage my anxieties and physical health. Because of my experience and interest in Psychology and my career as a Vocalist I have realised that these two fields are interconnected. In my work as a Vocal Coach it&amp;rsquo;s not just about hitting the right note. I take an integrated approach to help people find their voice and empowerment that comes with knowing themselves. I truly believe that the voice and the personality are always connected.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Amongst my favorite music styles are World music, Film music, Ethno Jazz, Gospel and Electronic Music. I have a son and live with my family in Passau.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;img src="https://www.bettylenard.com/images/photos/p1130822.jpeg" alt="Photo of Betty Lenard">&lt;/p>
&lt;h2 id="my-education">My Education&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>1996-1999 Graz&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Recorder Studies, Piano and Popular Music (Ensemble) at&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Johann Josef Fux Konservatorium&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Masterclass with Michele Friedmann&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>2000-2002 Graz&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Recorder Studies at the University of Performing Arts Graz&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Freelance Singer&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Vocal Coach at Seminars and Private (Vokalalademie Niederösterreich, Schloss Seckau)&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>2000-2011 Graz-Nürnberg-Berlin&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Freelance Singer and Songwriter&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Vocal Coach&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>2011-2015 London&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Vocal Coach, Session Singer&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Background Singer for CD Productions&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Film Music Projects&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>2016-2020 Berlin&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Stay at home Mum&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>2020 Passau&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
&lt;hr>
&lt;p>Since 2020 I have been living with my family in Passau, where I work both as a freelance musician and as a vocal coach.&lt;/p>
&lt;h2 id="lets-work-together">Let&amp;rsquo;s work together&lt;/h2>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>For musical projects:&lt;/strong>
Album productions, film music, studio sessions
&lt;a href="https://www.bettylenard.com/en/contact/">Discuss your project →&lt;/a>&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>For singing lessons:&lt;/strong>
Individual coaching in Passau
&lt;a href="https://www.bettylenard.com/en/contact/#book-a-singing-lesson">Book a lesson →&lt;/a>&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Privacy Policy</title><link>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/privacy-policy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://www.bettylenard.com/en/privacy-policy/</guid><description>&lt;h3 id="owner-and-data-controller">Owner and Data Controller&lt;/h3>
&lt;pre tabindex="0">&lt;code>Bettina Gauci
Betty Lenard - Musikerin, Vocal Coach
Neuburger Str.101b
94036 Passau
email: contact@bettylenard.com
&lt;/code>&lt;/pre>&lt;h3 id="types-of-data-collected">Types of Data collected&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Website.
Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by this Website is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for this Website to provide its services. In cases where this Website specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or the functioning of the Service.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through this Website and confirm that they have the third party&amp;rsquo;s consent to provide the Data to the Owner.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="mode-and-place-of-processing-the-data">Mode and place of processing the Data&lt;/h3>
&lt;h4 id="methods-of-processing">Methods of processing&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The Owner takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of this Website (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Owner at any time.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="legal-basis-of-processing">Legal basis of processing&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The Owner may process Personal Data relating to Users if one of the following applies:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes. Note: Under some legislations the Owner may be allowed to process Personal Data until the User objects to such processing (“opt-out”), without having to rely on consent or any other of the following legal bases. This, however, does not apply, whenever the processing of Personal Data is subject to European data protection law;&lt;/li>
&lt;li>provision of Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the User and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof;&lt;/li>
&lt;li>processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject;&lt;/li>
&lt;li>processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Owner;&lt;/li>
&lt;li>processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or by a third party.&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;p>In any case, the Owner will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="place">Place&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The Data is processed at the Owner&amp;rsquo;s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Depending on the User&amp;rsquo;s location, data transfers may involve transferring the User&amp;rsquo;s Data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of such transferred Data, Users can check the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Users are also entitled to learn about the legal basis of Data transfers to a country outside the European Union or to any international organization governed by public international law or set up by two or more countries, such as the UN, and about the security measures taken by the Owner to safeguard their Data.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>If any such transfer takes place, Users can find out more by checking the relevant sections of this document or inquire with the Owner using the information provided in the contact section.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="retention-time">Retention time&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Therefore:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Personal Data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between the Owner and the User shall be retained until such contract has been fully performed.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Personal Data collected for the purposes of the Owner’s legitimate interests shall be retained as long as needed to fulfill such purposes. Users may find specific information regarding the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner within the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Owner.&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;p>The Owner may be allowed to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever the User has given consent to such processing, as long as such consent is not withdrawn. Also, the Owner may be obliged to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever required to do so for the performance of a legal obligation or upon order of an authority.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Once the retention period expires, Personal Data shall be deleted. Therefore, the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after expiration of the retention period.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="used-cookies">Used Cookies&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>So-called cookies are used on parts of this website. They are small text files which are stored on the device with which you access this website. Different categories of cookies are used:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Essential cookies are necessary for ensuring the core functionality of our website.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Functional cookies are cookies that are used for tracking user behaviour on our website to improve the functionality of our website.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Marketing cookies are cookies we are using for serving interest-based ads.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>External media cookies: These cookies serve the purpose of displaying external media (such as videos or maps).&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;p>The legal basis for the use of essential cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR - a legitimate interest. Our legitimate interest for the usage of these cookies is providing a functioning website.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The legal basis for the usage of the other cookies is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR - your consent. Without your consent no non-essential cookies will be set. You can withdraw your consent anytime with effect for the future &lt;a href="https://www.bettylenard.com/#contact-us">here&lt;/a>.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="use-of-third-party-provider-tools">Use of third-party provider tools&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>In order to provide and continuously improve our services, we are using the services of the following third-party providers which may also process personal data. These third-party providers have been selected diligently and in line with the requirements of the GDPR.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="cloudflare-workers">Cloudflare Workers&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Workers. Cloudflare processes visitor data according to their privacy policy. This includes:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>IP addresses&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Basic access logs&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Performance and security data&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h4 id="github">GitHub&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>We use GitHub for website development and deployment. GitHub may process:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>IP addresses&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Browser information&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Access timestamps
When accessing resources from GitHub&amp;rsquo;s servers (like images or other assets)&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h4 id="google-fonts">Google Fonts&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>We use Google Fonts to load web fonts on our website. When you visit our site, Google processes:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>IP addresses&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Browser information&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Referrer information&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Request timestamps
According to Google&amp;rsquo;s privacy policy. For more information, see &lt;a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy">https://policies.google.com/privacy&lt;/a>.&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h4 id="stripe">Stripe&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>For payment processing, we use Stripe which processes:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Payment information&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Contact details&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Transaction data
According to their privacy policy.&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h4 id="calendly">Calendly&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>For appointment scheduling, we use Calendly which processes:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Name and contact information&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Scheduling preferences and availability&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Calendar data&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Communication data related to appointments&lt;/li>
&lt;li>IP address and browser information
When you use our booking system to schedule appointments. For more details, please refer to Calendly&amp;rsquo;s privacy policy at &lt;a href="https://calendly.com/privacy">https://calendly.com/privacy&lt;/a>.&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h4 id="whatsapp">WhatsApp&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>When using the WhatsApp contact button, data is processed by WhatsApp/Meta:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Device information&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Connection data&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Usage statistics
According to WhatsApp&amp;rsquo;s privacy policy.&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h4 id="matomo">Matomo&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>Matomo is an open source web analytics platform. A web analytics platform is used by a website owner in order to measure, collect, analyse and report visitors data for purposes of understanding and optimizing their website. If you would like to see what Matomo looks like, you can access a demo version at: &lt;a href="https://demo.matomo.org">https://demo.matomo.org&lt;/a>.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Matomo is processing the following personal data:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Cookies&lt;/li>
&lt;li>IP address&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Custom Dimensions&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Custom Variables&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Location of the user&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;!-- - User ID -->
&lt;!-- - Order ID -->
&lt;p>And also:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Date and time&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Title of the page being viewed&lt;/li>
&lt;li>URL of the page being viewed&lt;/li>
&lt;li>URL of the page that was viewed prior to the current page&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Screen resolution&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Time in local timezone&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Files that were clicked and downloaded&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Link clicks to an outside domain&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Pages generation time&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Country, region, city&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Main Language of the browser&lt;/li>
&lt;li>User Agent of the browser&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;!-- - Session recording, mouse events (movements, content forms and clicks)
- Form interactions
- Media interactions
- A/B Tests -->
&lt;!-- The processing of personal data with Matomo is based on legitimate interests -->
&lt;p>The processing of personal data with Matomo is based on explicit consent. Your privacy is our highest concern. That’s why we will not process any personal data with Matomo unless you give us clear explicit consent.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="the-rights-of-users">The rights of Users&lt;/h3>
&lt;p>Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Owner.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>In particular, Users have the right to do the following:&lt;/p>
&lt;ul>
&lt;li>Withdraw their consent at any time. Users have the right to withdraw consent where they have previously given their consent to the processing of their Personal Data.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Object to processing of their Data. Users have the right to object to the processing of their Data if the processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent. Further details are provided in the dedicated section below.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Access their Data. Users have the right to learn if Data is being processed by the Owner, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing and obtain a copy of the Data undergoing processing.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Verify and seek rectification. Users have the right to verify the accuracy of their Data and ask for it to be updated or corrected.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Restrict the processing of their Data. Users have the right, under certain circumstances, to restrict the processing of their Data. In this case, the Owner will not process their Data for any purpose other than storing it.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Have their Personal Data deleted or otherwise removed. Users have the right, under certain circumstances, to obtain the erasure of their Data from the Owner.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Receive their Data and have it transferred to another controller. Users have the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used and machine readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without any hindrance. This provision is applicable provided that the Data is processed by automated means and that the processing is based on the User&amp;rsquo;s consent, on a contract which the User is part of or on pre-contractual obligations thereof.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Lodge a complaint. Users have the right to bring a claim before their competent data protection authority.&lt;/li>
&lt;/ul>
&lt;h4 id="details-about-the-right-to-object-to-processing">Details about the right to object to processing&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>Where Personal Data is processed for a public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in the Owner or for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner, Users may object to such processing by providing a ground related to their particular situation to justify the objection.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Users must know that, however, should their Personal Data be processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to that processing at any time without providing any justification. To learn, whether the Owner is processing Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, Users may refer to the relevant sections of this document.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="how-to-exercise-these-rights">How to exercise these rights&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>Any requests to exercise User rights can be directed to the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. These requests can be exercised free of charge and will be addressed by the Owner as early as possible and always within one month.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="additional-information-about-data-collection-and-processing">Additional information about Data collection and processing&lt;/h3>
&lt;h4 id="legal-action">Legal action&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The User&amp;rsquo;s Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Owner in Court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of this Website or the related Services.
The User declares to be aware that the Owner may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="additional-information-about-users-personal-data">Additional information about User&amp;rsquo;s Personal Data&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this Website may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular Services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="system-logs-and-maintenance">System logs and maintenance&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>For operation and maintenance purposes, this Website and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with this Website (System logs) use other Personal Data (such as the IP Address) for this purpose.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="information-not-contained-in-this-policy">Information not contained in this policy&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="how-do-not-track-requests-are-handled">How “Do Not Track” requests are handled&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>This Website does not support “Do Not Track” requests.
To determine whether any of the third-party services it uses honor the “Do Not Track” requests, please read their privacy policies.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="changes-to-this-privacy-policy">Changes to this privacy policy&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by giving notice to its Users on this page and possibly within this Website and/or - as far as technically and legally feasible - sending a notice to Users via any contact information available to the Owner. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Should the changes affect processing activities performed on the basis of the User’s consent, the Owner shall collect new consent from the User, where required.&lt;/p>
&lt;h3 id="definitions-and-legal-references">Definitions and legal references&lt;/h3>
&lt;h4 id="personal-data-or-data">Personal Data (or Data)&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information - including a personal identification number - allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="usage-data">Usage Data&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>Information collected automatically through this Website (or third-party services employed in this W), which can include: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers utilized by the Users who use this Website, the URI addresses (Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method utilized to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server&amp;rsquo;s answer (successful outcome, error, etc.), the country of origin, the features of the browser and the operating system utilized by the User, the various time details per visit (e.g., the time spent on each page within the Website) and the details about the path followed within the Website with special reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters about the device operating system and/or the User&amp;rsquo;s IT environment.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="user">User&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The individual using this Website who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="data-subject">Data Subject&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="data-processor-or-data-supervisor">Data Processor (or Data Supervisor)&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller, as described in this privacy policy.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="data-controller-or-owner">Data Controller (or Owner)&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of this Website. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the Owner of this Website.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="this-website">This Website&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The means by which the Personal Data of the User is collected and processed.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="service">Service&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>The service provided by this Website as described in the relative terms (if available) and on this site/application.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="european-union-or-eu">European Union (or EU)&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>Unless otherwise specified, all references made within this document to the European Union include all current member states to the European Union and the European Economic Area.&lt;/p>
&lt;h4 id="legal-information">Legal information&lt;/h4>
&lt;p>This privacy statement has been prepared based on provisions of multiple legislations, including Art. 13 / 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016 / 679 (General Data Protection Regulation).&lt;/p>
&lt;p>This privacy policy relates solely to this Website, if not stated otherwise within this document.&lt;/p></description></item></channel></rss>