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Val Bastien
Oct 7, 20214 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
Sep 29, 20215 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 21, 20214 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 6, 20213 min read
Back To Singing
Who's ready for back to school? It is with feelings of nostalgia for a summer that once again went by way too fast and excitement for new...
Val Bastien
Aug 24, 20214 min read
What's Your Singing Dream?
I LOVE to dream. To dream about singing. And to dream BIG at that! Are you a dreamer too? You can't control what happens to you but you...
Val Bastien
Aug 17, 20214 min read
What's Your Next Singing Challenge?
Challenging yourself regularly with songs that are out of your comfort zone is important to promote your singing growth. It's cool to...
Val Bastien
Aug 8, 20214 min read
How To Keep Your Singing Flame Alive; Renew Your Passion
How long have you been singing for? Have you had moments when you took a break from singing? Or is singing a new passion for you? Passion...
Val Bastien
Aug 1, 20213 min read
Singing Is Like Eating Watermelon!
I have a summer vacation tradition: eating watermelon! As you are getting to know me better, you probably noticed that my mind never...
Val Bastien
Jul 25, 20214 min read
Singtanning: Singing While Sunbathing
It's BEACH TIME! I don't know about you but as much as I love going on vacation and spending a few days at the cottage, I also feel a...
Val Bastien
Jul 3, 20213 min read
Singing Midpoint Assessment
Time flies! Summer is here and July has just begun. We are at a halfway point through the year so this is the perfect time to stop,...
Val Bastien
Jun 30, 20213 min read
Indigenous Singing Education
Today was National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. In the light of the recent confirmation of hundreds of unmarked graves and...
Val Bastien
Jun 20, 20213 min read
All About Fathers On Father's Day
Fathers: care givers, role-models, heroes, wisemen. They wear many hats and they mean so much to us. Today is a time to honour their...
Val Bastien
Jun 16, 20214 min read
Pitch Problems? Learn How To Sing On Pitch
I feel your pain, lol! Funny but NOT funny, right? Pitch problems are a real hassle. As you can imagine, I frequently receive client...
Val Bastien
Jun 7, 20215 min read
What's Holding You Back From Reaching Your Vocal Goals?
You have been singing for years now and consider yourself a skilled musician. You frequently watch YouTube videos on vocal technique and...
Val Bastien
Jun 1, 20213 min read
Street Smart or Book Smart?
Remember my last article about how birds have an innate song template that they also develop with their parents? This got me wondering......
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
May 9, 20213 min read
The Benefits Of Singing And Pregnancy
To highlight Mother's Day, I was inspired to talk about singing and motherhood. If vibration is life then giving birth is the epiphany of...
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
Apr 15, 20214 min read
What About Critical Thinking?
As your vocal coach, there is something that you should know about me... It is my job to help you identify your areas of need so that you...
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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