Val BastienApr 253 minWhat Does Your Voice Really Sound Like?Here's something I hear all the time from my clients: “Is THAT what I really sound like?” “It doesn't sound like me!” “I hate hearing...
Val BastienApr 143 minAre Singers Narcissists? People can be quick to interpret your pride and singing passion for narcissism. Have you ever been called a "diva"? Do people make you...
Val BastienApr 34 minHow To Sing On PitchIt is normal for any singer to occasionally sing out of pitch. This is a problem that is quickly noticed by even the most uneducated...
Val BastienMar 193 minAll About That BassWhen extending range, most singers rave about singing higher and dedicate a lot of time working on developing their head voice....
Val BastienFeb 284 minOne More For Black History MonthFebruary is Black History Month. It is always highlighted at the beginning of the month in social media and on the news and then the...
Val BastienFeb 214 minSinging: A Family Affair!Happy Family Day to my fellow Ontarians! I know that several countries have a dedicated national holiday to celebrate families but we...
Val BastienFeb 133 minValentine's Day Love SongsAwww.... LOVE! Isn't it a beautiful thing?! Valentine's Day is a reminder of the blessings and longing that come with love but also the...
Val BastienJan 314 minDon't You Worry 'Bout A ThingIf you're a little bit like me, the last few months have been somewhat stressful. But singing once again saves the day by helping me...
Val BastienJan 266 minMic ReviewI recently had the opportunity to assess 4 different microphones. It was interesting to find out which one showcased my soprano...
Val BastienJan 165 min2022 STARTIs it too late to wish you Happy New Year 2022 again? I figured since everybody is done celebrating and is back into their normal...
Val BastienDec 31, 20213 minCue the Confetti!2022 is almost here... Yet, my heart feels heavy. I'm not in the mood to celebrate because I remember feeling excited and optimistic at...
Val BastienDec 23, 20213 minNaughty or Nice?With just a couple of days ahead before Christmas, many of us will soon find out whether we made it to Santa's Naughty or Nice List. This...
Val BastienDec 22, 20213 minSainte NuitMany members of my Facebook group "Sing Higher, Louder and Effortlessly" have been posting Holiday songs. I wanted to join in the chorus...
Val BastienDec 7, 20213 minEagle WisdomIf I were an animal, I would probably be a bird. I often imagine flying up high in the sky over beautiful landscapes, breathing in the...
Val BastienNov 27, 20213 minHappy Thanksgiving!This is a time for harvest. A time to look inside and appreciate the riches around us and in our personal lives but also to give in...
Val BastienNov 16, 20214 minWho Cares?!It's a beautiful night. The audience is excited for a promising music filled evening. Singers are taking turns at the mic singing their...
Val BastienOct 30, 20213 minKnock! Knock! Who's There?Today is Halloween! How are you celebrating this year? Are you going Trick Or Treat with your kids? Will you be handing out candies to...
Val BastienOct 26, 20213 minThey Said "No"You did your best at your last audition but you didn't get the gig... Now what? You have two choices: 1) Let it kill your confidence and...
Val BastienOct 16, 20213 minHow Prolific Are You?How many songs are you working on right now? How many songs do you have in your repertoire? And how many songs have you recorded yet? I...
Val BastienOct 8, 20214 minBest Defense Against The Flu?We have hardly been at school for a month and I am already experiencing isolation, lockdown and remote work/learning deja vus. Students...