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, 20224 min read
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, 20225 min read
2022 START; Your Best Year Yet!
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
Sainte Nuit; A Holiday Song
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, 20213 min read
Happy Thanksgiving; Singing Appreciation
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, 20213 min read
Knock! Knock! Who's There? Singer Costumes Ideas
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, 20214 min read
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, 20204 min read
Singers Love Christmas Songs!
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, 20203 min read
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, 20203 min read
Arrrr You Ready To Sing Halloween Songs?
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, 20202 min read
Happy Thanksgiving Singing!
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, 20204 min read
5 African-American Singers 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, 20193 min read
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, 20193 min read
Flamenco Singing. 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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