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Val Bastien

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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