Val Bastien
The Falsetto Myth: How To Sing Falsetto
Hey singers, I thought I would answer a frequently asked question with this article: What is falsetto? Have you been told that women...
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Val Bastien
Jan 11, 20214 min
Claim Your Power With A Singing Resolution
Sometimes life puts a spell of illness, financial struggle, isolation and even depression on too many of us. It truly tests our patience....
Val Bastien
Dec 24, 20202 min
It's Christmas, Get Singing!
Okay. I admit it. I'm a workaholic!! Those who know me, know that I'm always working on something... I have spent most of my adult life...
Val Bastien
Dec 22, 20204 min
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
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
Dec 13, 20203 min
How To Practice Effectively
For those juggling school, work, mother/fatherhood, household chores and singing, it can be challenging to find time to practice. There...
Val Bastien
Nov 26, 20205 min
How To Nail Your Next Audition
If you are considering auditioning for The Voice, you are not alone. Thousands of singers will give this exciting opportunity of a...
Val Bastien
Nov 13, 20203 min
How To Improve Singing Tone
“Watch that tone young lady (or man)!” Your mother was right. “It's not what you say, it's how you say it!” Your father knew even...
Val Bastien
Oct 31, 20203 min
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 25, 20202 min
Are You On Target To Meet Your Vocal Goals For 2020?
Dear singers, I'm not gonna lie. 2020 has been very chaotic and filled with rather unpleasant surprises. Probably the most depressing...
Val Bastien
Oct 24, 20204 min
When To Stop Singing?
Are you passionate about singing? How often does passion win over reason? Does the internal debate of whether you “should or shouldn't”...
Val Bastien
Oct 12, 20202 min
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
Oct 6, 20204 min
Learning To Sing Is Like Making Cookies
Something you might not know about me is that I love baking! Because of my complicated gluten-free-low-sugar diet, I spend a lot of time...
Val Bastien
Oct 6, 20204 min
3 Tips On How To Sing Harmonies
Adding harmonies to a melody is a stunning way to add character to a song. Most pop and rock songs have harmonies in the chorus question...
Val Bastien
Oct 6, 20201 min
Back To School And Vocal Health
As a singer and vocal coach, catching the common cold and flu is always a major concern. Singing is my living and so vocal health is of...
Val Bastien
Oct 6, 20203 min
Take Me Higher; How To Sing A High Note
I personally have the most fun when I sing high. A high note in my upper range that is. And I know that I'm not the only one who feels...
Val Bastien
Oct 6, 20204 min
Hearing Singing Voices
Most singers are unaware of a great threat subtly infiltrating their daily lives: DECIBELS. Sound is everywhere; soft and loud. We...
Val Bastien
Oct 6, 20203 min
How To Practice Every Day
I know that there are a few super dedicated singers reading this who diligently practice every day. That's awesome! I personally make...
Val Bastien
Oct 6, 20204 min
Your Body Orchestra: A Singing Metaphor
Singing can be likened to conducting an orchestra within your own body, a powerful singing metaphor where each part plays a crucial role...
Val Bastien
Oct 6, 20204 min
Rejuvenate Your Voice: Managing Stress and Singing
Last summer, I was at a cottage with no Internet, and when I came home, I found my connection was broken too, lol! But it gave me the...
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