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Val Bastien
Jun 18, 20221 min read
How To Sing From The Diaphragm
"Sing from the diaphragm" they say! What exactly does that mean? Aren't we always using the diaphragm to breath and sing? Is using the...
Val Bastien
Jan 26, 20226 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
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
Dec 7, 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
Nov 15, 20214 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
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
Oct 26, 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
May 19, 20213 min read
A Voice Is Born: Singing In Nature
We've had some wonderful weather here in Ontario this week so I've been spending a lot more quiet time outside meditating and listening...
Val Bastien
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Is Singing In The Shower The Best Place To Practice?
Everybody loves to sing in the shower. My estimate is that a good 100% of us here do, haha! It is the reflective acoustic of the ceramic...
Val Bastien
Mar 28, 20214 min read
Is Your Voice Nasal? How To Eliminate Nasality
I sang from my nose for YEARS until I got proper vocal training! My parents put me in guitar lessons at a young age and I loved to sing....
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