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Gifts For Singers
Discover the perfect gifts for singers! From scarves to microphones, find thoughtful and practical ideas for every budget.

Val Bastien
Dec 13, 20206 min read


How To Practice Effectively
For those juggling school, work, motherhood/fatherhood, household chores, and singing, it can be incredibly challenging to find time to...

Val Bastien
Dec 13, 20207 min read


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 26, 20205 min read


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
Nov 13, 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 31, 20203 min read


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 25, 20202 min read


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 24, 20204 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
Oct 12, 20202 min read


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 read


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, 20204 min read


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, 20201 min read


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, 20203 min read


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, 20204 min read


How to Practice Every Day: The Smart Way to Build Vocal Strength
Why more practice isn't always better? There is a smart way to build vocal strength. I know that there are a few super dedicated singers...

Val Bastien
Oct 6, 20206 min read


Mastering Your Voice: Unlocking the Power of Your Inner Orchestra
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, 20206 min read


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...

Val Bastien
Oct 6, 20204 min read


Frequent Singing Questions And Answers
In this blog, I will post short vocal tips to help you improve your singing. These may be inspired by a lesson that day, something learned.

Val Bastien
Apr 9, 20204 min read


7 Tips To Eliminate Your Vocal Break
If you worried it would take years to eliminate your vocal break, many of my strategies should bring some relief sooner than later.

Val Bastien
Apr 4, 20204 min read


Benefits Of Online Singing Lessons
Bring the world to your door steps with online singing lessons. All you need is a computer, a webcam and steady Internet access.

Val Bastien
Mar 17, 20202 min read


Covid-19; How Singing Can Help You Get Through The Crisis
In the wake of Covid-19, singing offers a little bit of light among the fear and general hysteria.

Val Bastien
Mar 14, 20203 min read
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