Val Bastien
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...
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Val Bastien
- Feb 28, 2022
- 4 min
One More For Black History Month
February 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 Bastien
- Jan 15, 2022
- 5 min
2022 START
Is 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 Bastien
- Dec 23, 2021
- 3 min
Naughty 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 Bastien
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
Sainte Nuit
Many members of my Facebook group "Sing Higher, Louder and Effortlessly" have been posting Holiday songs. I wanted to join in the chorus...
Val Bastien
- Nov 27, 2021
- 3 min
Happy 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 Bastien
- Oct 30, 2021
- 3 min
Knock! 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 Bastien
- Feb 3, 2021
- 4 min
Black History & African Heritage Month
February is Black History & African Heritage Month! This post is written in honour of our Black loved ones, friends and colleagues.
Val Bastien
- Dec 22, 2020
- 4 min
Singers Love Christmas!
Now that the holiday season is well underway, Christmas music is playing everywhere you go. You can't escape it. It's at the mall... It's...
Val Bastien
- Dec 13, 2020
- 3 min
Gifts For Singers
Are you done with your Holiday shopping yet? Are you still looking for some neat gift ideas for a singer friend or family member? Perhaps...
Val Bastien
- Oct 31, 2020
- 2 min
Arrrr You Ready To Sing?
Oye! Oye, Singers! It's no secret; pirates love to sing! Shanties keep us in rhythm when pushing and pulling together for different jobs....
Val Bastien
- Oct 12, 2020
- 2 min
Happy Thanksgiving!
It's Thanksgiving here in Canada so I wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for making the world a better place with...
Val Bastien
- Feb 9, 2020
- 4 min
5 Singers To Celebrate For Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Let's take a moment to acknowledge singers who are making important contributions to our lives.
Val Bastien
- Sep 14, 2019
- 3 min
Amazing Cultural Singing: Monk Chanting. How Does It Help Us?
It is while visiting Asia in 2011 that I discovered the fantastic powers of vibration in the form of monk chanting.
Val Bastien
- Aug 29, 2019
- 3 min
Amazing Cultural Singing: Flamenco. How Does It Help Us?
As part of my latest travels, I discovered the raw beauty of Flamenco and what we can learn from it in order to better our own singing.
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