Val Bastien
How Was Your First Singing Lesson?
You have been singing for years and recently felt inspired to sign up for singing lessons. You looked into whether in-person or online...
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Val Bastien
- Apr 8
- 6 min
Five Tips To Choose Your Vocal Coach
Singing is a personal invigorating experience; a search for excellence and acknowledgement. For others in moments of transitions, when...
Val Bastien
- Feb 26
- 4 min
How To Get Rid of a Stubborn Cough
I'm hearing from so many singers that their cold, flu or worse Covid left them with a stubborn cough this season. I myself struggled with...
Val Bastien
- Jan 8
- 3 min
Vocal Warm-Up: 3 Must Haves
Whether to warm-up or not is an eternal dilemma for many singers. Over the last 20 years coaching beginners, semi-professional singers...
Val Bastien
- Jan 1
- 1 min
2023: Learn How to Sing; REALLY Sing!
We have a new and exciting year ahead and it's the perfect time to set intentions for 2023. As a singing teacher, I love to see singers...
Val Bastien
- Dec 24, 2022
- 4 min
If Santa Was Your Vocal Coach
I always imagine that if Santa could sing he would sound like Elvis. I get this cue about his voice from his hearty laughter, rich in...
Val Bastien
- Dec 3, 2022
- 3 min
Have You Ever Taken Singing Lessons?
Learning to sing requires introspection to recognize when we need help. We can all teach ourselves to sing to a certain extent. Although...
Val Bastien
- Oct 23, 2022
- 3 min
Stage Fright
Show time is a strange journey when you have a singing performance ahead and fear is creeping in. Your pulse is racing and you're...
Val Bastien
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Gear Up for the Flu Season
If you are sick and tired of catching viral infections, you're not alone. Unfortunately, the common cold and flu viruses never went away...
Val Bastien
- Oct 8, 2022
- 4 min
Is Your Throat Killing You?
Do you feel like you haven't been yourself lately, vocally speaking? Does your voice feel tired after practicing, band rehearsals or a...
Val Bastien
- Sep 18, 2022
- 3 min
Are You A Doer or Don'ter?
I see many talented singers out there who long to find their true voice and share their gift with their family and friends but who lack...
Val Bastien
- Sep 10, 2022
- 4 min
What About Posture?
Are you happy with your singing? Are you interested in immediate improvement? If so, one of the very first things you should look at when...
Val Bastien
- Sep 3, 2022
- 4 min
Which Is Easier: Singing Or Writing?
Many families have been preparing for Back-To-School. Some of you who start school in August are already fully back into «school mode». I...
Val Bastien
- Aug 13, 2022
- 5 min
6 Ways To Vitaminize Your Water
It's summer and it's hot! Many of you wonderful singers are performing outdoors, sometimes under the blaring sun and in the crushing heat...
Val Bastien
- Jul 16, 2022
- 4 min
Got Rhythm?
During singing lessons, singers are the most concerned about the quality of their voice and seek to improve their vocal technique. Of...
Val Bastien
- Jul 3, 2022
- 1 min
How To Sing Harmonies
Are you interested in learning how to sing harmonies? Would you like to find out what is the easiest way to come up with cool harmonies?...
Val Bastien
- Jun 26, 2022
- 2 min
Let's Go Sing
The summer solstice officially started this week on June 21st. At every change of season, I feel a renewed sense of inspiration to meet...
Val Bastien
- Jun 18, 2022
- 1 min
How To Sing From The Diaphragm
"Sing from the diaphragm" they say! What exactly does that mean? Aren't we always using the diaphragm to breath and sing? Is using the...
Val Bastien
- Jun 18, 2022
- 1 min
How To Sing On Pitch
There are a few reasons why singers sing out of tune. First, identify what causes you to go off pitch. Next, apply winning strategies to...
Val Bastien
- Jun 18, 2022
- 1 min
How To Sing High
This is what most singers seek my help with. Many look for vocal exercises that will help them add a fe notes to their register while...
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