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Ysabelle Bertrand

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This is exactly what happens when a vocalist skips the foundations and just hopes it'll "work itself out"...

✨️Know YOUR voice
✨️Have ready to go songs
✨️Use effective regulation & prep. tools

Skip these steps and you get chaos, vocal & mental strain, inconsistencies... and yes, the kind of singing that you heard at the start of this reel.

Do them in order, and suddenly the voice stabilizes, confidence shows up, and performances stop feeling like being in survival mode, or like you're about to jump off a cliff...

Wo eh...

Calm first.
Voice follows.
And no: talent was never the problem!

🫵... I 💜 You, you got this!

(If you are reading this, though... let's chat, link in bio!) by @theysabelle

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6 months ago

This is imperfect, not polished!
But it's raw, honest, and it's my voice!

Most people would fix this.
I chose to feel it instead.

Somewhere along the way, we start chasing perfection in our voices and often forget what singing is actually for: expressing & releasing!

If you’ve ever felt more than you sounded…
Then you’re doing it right!

If you've been waiting too long to unravel your true vocal colors, then take this as your sign that it's finally time!

Send me a DM with the keyword SOUL, and let's get you to your destination, I'll take the wheel and remember:

The richness of YOUR sound is simply perfect in all it's imperfection. Remember that! 🙏🙏🙏

Covering "Colors" by @blackpumas
Hard to do you justice, I know, but you guys have been on repeat for me this week (especially this song), so I just HAD to learn it. 💜 by @theysabelle

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3 months ago

The audio you're listening to in this post is my blind audition from the very first Quebec edition of The Voice back in 2013.

What most people don't know is that I had slept maybe three hours the night before.

I remember arriving for soundcheck, feeling exhausted, emotional, overwhelmed, and questioning everything. Behind the scenes, I was obsessing over things that didn't matter, second-guessing myself, and wondering if I was truly ready for such a big opportunity.

The truth?

I wasn't.

At least, not in the way I thought I needed to be.

I wasn't fearless.
I wasn't perfectly prepared.
I wasn't overflowing with confidence.

But I showed up anyway, and I stepped on that stage with all my imperfections.

And somehow, despite all the doubts running through my mind, 4 chairs turned that day.

Looking back, one of the biggest lessons I learned is that confidence doesn't always come before the opportunity.

Sometimes, the opportunity arrives first, and you just gotta do it.

Sometimes, life opens a door before you feel ready, and you just gotta walk through it.

Sometimes, oftentimes... the most important thing you can do is take that scary step anyway.

This is one of the reasons I care so deeply about helping singers and performers move beyond the endless cycle of waiting for the "perfect" moment to shine.

Because if I had waited until I felt completely ready, I may never have stepped onto that stage, and I wouldn't be here telling you this now.

🎤 Singers, artists, and dreamers:

What is something fear almost talked you out of doing?

If you made it here, we might as well follow each other. 💜 by @theysabelle

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2 months ago

A little Ossington magic. ✨🖤
🚨📰🗞️Featuring @sadboi’s “Gameboi.” 🎬🎶🎧 @smolcn 💃 @apt200to 💯
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@mya.gzelle @theysabelle 🫶🏼🎤
#Ossington #ExploreToronto #GoodVibes #MusicLife #SupportCanadianMusic taken in 1034 Queen W. Apt. 200 by @theysabelle

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9 days ago

POV: You meet up with your vocal coach… and somehow end up in a girl band. 😂🎤✨ @theysabelle @mya.gzelle 🌈🍁🎶✨🧚‍♀️🎵🤟🏽
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Not only are we vibing… we’re basically already matching. Girl band energy confirmed. 😂🔮

#iconic #vocalcoach #girlband #musicindustry #musiccommunity taken in Truth Therapy by @theysabelle

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10 days ago

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12 days ago

Some things I wholeheartedly believe in… 💜

You are allowed to slow down, even when everything around you feels urgent.

You are allowed to begin again, as many times as necessary.

You are allowed to take up space, make choices others may not understand, and release what no longer brings you peace.

You are also allowed to be gentle with yourself while you grow.

Because becoming a stronger vocalist, performer, artist, or human being does not require you to constantly push harder. Sometimes, growth looks like resting.

Listening. Reassessing. Trying again.

Trusting yourself a little more than you did yesterday.

Your voice does not need perfection from you.
It needs patience, curiosity, consistency, and enough safety to keep exploring.

Which reminder did you need most today? 💎

Save this for the days when you need a little kindness, and share it with a creative who may be doubting themselves. by @theysabelle

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15 days ago

Hydrate. Rest. Steam. Stretch. Gargle. Warm up. Don’t overdo it. Don’t whisper. Drink water. Drink more water. 😅

Over the years, I realized that vocal care became easier when I stopped trying to do everything perfectly and came back to the basics: understanding why these things matter.

The water thing? I know. Everyone hates it.
But it’s science. Your mucosa needs hydration. Your muscles and fascia need movement and limbering. Your nervous system needs support. And your voice does not work in isolation.

Singing is a full-body action.

Taking care of your voice is not about being fragile. It’s about giving your instrument the conditions it needs to stay flexible, responsive, and resilient.

A calmer body often creates a freer voice. 💜

Follow, Repost, Share or Save this post with a singer who needs the reminder, and comment HYGIENE if you’d like my free Singer’s Guide to Good Vocal Hygiene. by @theysabelle

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23 days ago

You can watch the real audition footage and audio on my website - Link in bio. 🎬

Before the world hears your voice, there is always a private moment where you have to decide if you’re willing to let it be heard.

A moment where you choose to stop hiding.
To step into your talent.

To stop holding back.

This post was inspired by my blind audition on La Voix Québec in 2013.

What people saw was the stage, the lights, the chairs, and the performance.

But what I remember most was the shift that happened inside me.

At some point, I stopped trying to prove myself.

I stopped trying to be “enough.”
I just started singing because I loved it, and because deep down, I knew I could.

If you’ve ever felt terrified to be heard, seen, judged, or fully expressed, this is for you. 💜
Your voice does not need to be perfect to be powerful.

But it does need to be owned.

You have to step into your true essence.
You have to dig deeper than the fear, the doubt, the comparison, and the need to be approved.

Because that is often where true talent lives.
That is where real vocal strength begins.

And if this speaks to you, follow along. I share content for singers who are ready to build confidence, free their voice, and stop shrinking on stage.

If you know another vocalist who needs this reminder, please share or repost it.

Comment "STAGE FRIGHT" and I’ll send you my free guide to help you tame ongoing performance anxiety. 🫣💜 by @theysabelle

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23 days ago

Be honest!

Because awareness is where growth begins.

👇

🎤 The Busy Singer
"I'll do it tomorrow."
"My dog ate my mic."

🎤 The Avoidant Singer
"The link doesn't work."
"My wi-fi is down."

🎤 The No-Show Singer
...silence. But they want it...
but still: silence!

🎤 The Comparison Singer
"They're just naturally better than me."
"I'm (insert age here), so it's too late anyways, they started at 9!"

🎤 The Invisible Singer
"Nobody's listening anyway."
"I sing all the time... When no one's home!"

Here's the truth...

None of these singers lack talent!

They simply have habits, beliefs, or fears that quietly keep them exactly where they are.

The good news?

You can change those patterns, but I can't do it for you!

Every confident performer you admire once had to choose between staying comfortable OR finally doing the things they are passionate about.

Growth doesn't happen when you feel ready, on the contrary:

It happens when you decide your future is more important than all the excuses, stress, anxiety, and fears... that your mind might be rambling about at the emotional high pitched peak of your song.

So...

Which one are you right now?

(No judgment. Just honesty.)

👇 Comment the number that hit you the hardest.

If you're ready to stop hiding behind the pattern and start building the voice and confidence you know you're capable of, DM me **HECKYES** and I'll send you my quick guide on how to get your head out of the gutter when your singing!

💜 Save this post for the days you catch yourself making one of these excuses.

🎤 Share it with a singer who needs this reminder today. 5 types of vocalist I encounter... Swipe if you dare. by @theysabelle

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a month ago

What if the problem isn't your voice?

What if it's simply that nobody has ever shown you how to read the clues your voice has been leaving you all along...

❤️‍🩹 Struggling with an inconsistent voice?
❤️‍🩹 Nervous every time a high note approaches?
❤️‍🩹 Experiencing vocal fatigue or irritation?
❤️‍🩹 Delaying auditions, gigs, or opportunities?
❤️‍🩹 Lacking confidence when stepping on stage?
❤️‍🩹 Wondering why you've plateaued despite years of practice?

Many vocalists believe they need more exercises, more courses, more validation, or more proof that they're "talented enough."

In reality, many simply need clarity:

Clarity on how their voice works.
Clarity on what's helping them.
Clarity on what's holding them back.
Clarity on what their next steps should actually be.

This summer, I'll be traveling through Gatineau, Ottawa, Montréal, and Toronto, offering a limited number of private vocal assessments for singers who want honest answers, personalized feedback, and a clearer roadmap forward.

❌ No more guessing.
❌ No more generic advice.
❌ No more trying to force someone else's approach onto your voice.

Because you wouldn't wear someone else's running shoes and expect them to fit perfectly.

So why are you trying to wear someone else's voice?

Your voice is unique.
Your habits are unique.
Your strengths are unique.

💜 So your path should be too!

If you've ever wanted to take a deeper look at your voice, your habits, your strengths, and the opportunities that could unlock your next level, I'd love to meet you.

Let's sit down, have a conversation, and explore what your voice has been trying to tell you.

Because every voice leaves clues.

Sometimes, we simply need to learn how to listen.

Are you?

📍 Gatineau
📍 Ottawa
📍 Montréal
📍 Toronto

Only a very small number of assessments will be available in each city & first come, first served.

DM me "FEARLESS" and tell me a little about your voice, your goals, and what's currently holding you back.

Let's see what clues we can uncover together.

And if someone came to mind while reading this...

Send this their way.

It might be the clue they've been looking for. 🔑 The Fearless Vocalist Assessment Tour, Summer 2026. Gatineau / Ottawa / Montréal / Toronto.

Picture of a Fearless Vocalist belting. by @theysabelle

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a month ago

My grandmother taught me how to care for raspberries when I was a little girl.

Every summer, she'd show me how to tend to the plants, and those memories have stayed with me ever since.

Today, years after buying a very much so struggling raspberry plant (during the pandemic)... I harvested my very first berries, and they were absolutely delicious.

This experience reminds me so much of the voice.

Most growth happens underground. Before the confidence, before the performances, during the freak outs, and before the breakthroughs...

Oftentimes, there are years of quiet work nobody ever sees.

It's not a secret. The voice rewards those who stay through the seasons nobody else sees.

If you made it here, and you have absolutely no idea how to harvest your voice, DM me ''RASPBERRIES'' and I'll send you my free guide:

"The 5 Stages of Vocal Growth: From Seed to Stage." A bowl of golden raspberries have been harvested. After years of waiting... Today I harvested my very first raspberries. by @theysabelle

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