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How To Sing On Pitch
It 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 Bastien
Apr 3, 20224 min read


All About That Bass; How To Sing A low Note
When singers talk about extending their vocal range, the focus is often on hitting higher notes and perfecting the head voice. After all,...

Val Bastien
Mar 19, 20226 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
Feb 28, 20224 min read


Singing: A Family Affair!
I know that several countries have a dedicated national holiday to celebrate families, but we don't all observe it at the same time. In...

Val Bastien
Feb 21, 20226 min read


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...

Val Bastien
Feb 13, 20223 min read


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 31, 20224 min read


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 26, 20226 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
Jan 15, 20225 min read


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 31, 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 23, 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
Dec 22, 20213 min read


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
Dec 7, 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
Nov 27, 20213 min read


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
Nov 15, 20214 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
Oct 30, 20213 min read


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 26, 20213 min read


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 16, 20213 min read


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
Oct 7, 20214 min read


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 29, 20215 min read


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 21, 20214 min read
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