Val Bastien
Valentine's Day Love Songs
Awww.... 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...
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Val Bastien
Jan 31, 20224 min
How To Make A Cover Of A song
If 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 Bastien
Jan 26, 20226 min
Mic Reviews
I recently had the opportunity to assess four different microphones, and it was fascinating to find out which one showcased my soprano...
Val Bastien
Jan 15, 20225 min
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 31, 20213 min
Cue the Confetti; Time To Sing!
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 Bastien
Dec 23, 20213 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, 20213 min
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
Dec 7, 20213 min
Eagle Wisdom
If 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 Bastien
Nov 27, 20213 min
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
Nov 15, 20214 min
How To Eliminates Performance Anxiety
It’s a beautiful night, and the audience is excited for a promising, music-filled evening. Singers are taking turns at the mic, singing...
Val Bastien
Oct 30, 20213 min
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
Oct 26, 20213 min
They Said "No"; How To Overcome Failure
You did your best at your last audition but you didn't get the gig... Now what? Learning to overcome failure isn't easy but here are some...
Val Bastien
Oct 16, 20213 min
How Prolific Are You: Quantity Or Quality
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 so far?...
Val Bastien
Oct 7, 20214 min
Best Defence Against Flu?
We have hardly been at school for a month and I am already experiencing isolation, lockdown and remote work/learning deja vus. Students...
Val Bastien
Sep 29, 20215 min
A New Guitar Or Singing Lessons?
Most of my clients, many of whom are long time musicians, often admit at some point or another during the course of our work together...
Val Bastien
Sep 21, 20214 min
How's Your Speaking Voice?
It was Back to School for many children around the world earlier this month. I run my vocal coaching business in the evenings, but during...
Val Bastien
Sep 6, 20213 min
Back To Singing
Who's ready for back to school? It is with feelings of nostalgia for a summer that once again went by way too fast and excitement for new...
Val Bastien
Aug 24, 20214 min
What's Your Singing Dream?
I LOVE to dream. To dream about singing. And to dream BIG at that! Are you a dreamer too? You can't control what happens to you but you...
Val Bastien
Aug 17, 20214 min
What's Your Next Singing Challenge?
Challenging yourself regularly with songs that are out of your comfort zone is important to promote your singing growth. It's cool to...
Val Bastien
Aug 8, 20214 min
How To Keep Your Singing Flame Alive; Renew Your Passion
How long have you been singing for? Have you had moments when you took a break from singing? Or is singing a new passion for you? Passion...
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