Benefits of SEBA Membership
The benefits of Membership in SEBA are many. More than will fit in this FAQ
FAQ Group: Membership
Can I have both a Personal and a Business account?
Yes, but you must register separately — with unique email addresses — for each. Head on over to the Sign-Up Page to create a Personal and Business Membership for yourself.
Do I have to be a SEBA Member to attend a Jam?
No, of course not. All are welcome at SEBA Jams regardless of their Musical/Experience level. These are open acoustic Bluegrass Jams for pickers, singers, and audience of all levels. Everyone is welcome regardless of your skill in picking, skill in singing, or skill in audiencing…. You may be offered an opportunity to join SEBA, but … Read more
Do I have to be a SEBA member to give a SEBA Gift Membership?
No! Anyone can purchase a SEBA Gift Membership. And there is no limit to the number of gift memberships you can give.
Do I need to live in the South Eastern United States to join SEBA?
No. While SEBA is focused on the South Eastern states, we are a part of the nation-wide (world-wide) Bluegrass Community and are open to all for Membership regardless of where you reside. However, if you live in a land Far, Far Away, it may be difficult to make it to the Chapter Meetings. You could, … Read more
Do you have handouts I can give to potential members?
Yes, there is a page in each Breakdown designed specifically for this. We expect to have that handout available directly from this website, soon, too.
How old do I have to be to join?
There is no age limit for SEBA Membership on either end of the age spectrum. However, if you are too young to hold a pen to fill out the Membership Application, you might want to seek adult assistance….
How to Give a SEBA Gift Membership
Giving a SEBA Gift membership is simple. There are slight differences in the steps, depending on whether you have a SEBA website account or not. If You Have an Existing SEBA Website Account: (Note: If you’re a SEBA member, you already have a SEBA website account. Even if your membership expires, you’ll still have a … Read more
How will I know if the recipient of my gift membership has claimed the gift?
Once you have purchased a Gift Membership, a tab will be added to your Account page from which you can view the status of all gifts you have purchased. Here’s an example of what that might look like: Note that there is a link in the “Status” column for “Send Gift Email”. When you first … Read more
If I pay by credit card, will my membership auto-renew?
All SEBA memberships are annual, auto-renewing memberships. However, you can cancel your membership at any time before the next billing date, and your membership will not auto-renew. Example: Suppose your current membership started on Jun 14, 2023 and your next billing date is June 14, 2024. If you cancel any time before June 14, 2024, … Read more
If I purchase a gift membership for someone, will I continue to pay for that membership every year?
No! SEBA Gift Memberships are not the gift that keeps on giving. Once the gift membership expires, it will be up to the gift recipient to renew.
Tell me more about Business Memberships
Business Memberships are for Bands, Promotors, and more. Details for Business Memberships and differences with Personal Memberships are shown on the Sign-Up Page.
What are the requirements to qualify as a Business Bluegrass Band?
If you consider your Band to be a Bluegrass band, that’s probably enough to qualify. Head on over to the Sign-Up Page to create a Business Membership for your Band.
What happened to the SEBA FAMILY MEMBERSHIP?
Yes, alas, the SEBA Family Membership option has gone away. Let us explain… Although the SEBA Family Membership option was once popular, very few members have chosen it in recent years. At last count, only seven of our members are enrolled in this “family plan”, and of those, only two took advantage of having multiple … Read more
What if the gift recipient never claims the gift or claims it months after receiving it?
SEBA Gift Memberships are similar to gift cards with expiration dates. The recipient’s membership term starts on the date it was purchased by the gift-giver — not on the date the gift-recipient claims the gift and creates his/her website account — and it extends for 12 months.
What is a Profile Page?
Profile Page Your Profile Page displays the information in your Membership Account. You enter this information when you Join SEBA and can update it whenever you like. Details for Business Memberships and differences with Personal Memberships are shown on the Join SEBA Page. For about including Video, Social Network Links, and listing of Band/Team Members … Read more
What is the easiest way to sign up as a new member? On-line or Email?
You can sign up online right here on this website, here. Payment can be through PayPal or Check.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept: Online Payment with credit card via PayPal – Preferred Your membership will be activated as soon as you complete your registration and payment. Your membership auto-renews as long as you don’t cancel before the renewal date and your credit card is still valid. Pay by check Your membership will be active as soon … Read more
Why is my membership expiring so soon after my registration date?
If you receive an email notification that your annual SEBA membership either has expired or will expire soon, you may notice that your expiration date less than 12 months from your registration date (i.e., the date your membership was created), and you may wonder why. The answer is that your registration date is not the … Read more