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Voice and Speech Trainers Association

We aspire to be an international community that serves voice and speech professionals across industries, areas, & sectors of the field. All material posted here is moderated by our Social Media Manager. Please be sure to read our rules and guidelines. you are personally responsible for conten

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6. you may post relevant workshop notices a maximum of three times for each event. Failure to follow these rules will lead to removal of your post and may lead to being blocked from VASTA social media.

09/03/2026

📣 **Introducing the VASTA Excellence in Vocal Practice Award!**

VASTA EduCore, in collaboration with the Awards & Grants Committee, is proud to unveil a new award opportunity celebrating excellence in vocal practice across our community. 🎙️

✨ **All current VASTA members are eligible to apply.**
🏆 The winner will receive a **$100 award** and will be announced at the **2026 VASTA Conference**!

Ready to apply? Check your email to review application information and instructions, and reach out to EduCore with any questions. Not a VASTA member, but want to apply for the award? Now is your time to join! Learn more on our website.

We can’t wait to celebrate the outstanding vocal practices happening across our VASTA community!
📷 Cameron Grant, Parenthesy from Melbourne Conference, 2024

09/01/2026

🗓️ Hello, September! That means our 2026 conference is officially next month, so in commemoration of VASTA’s 40th anniversary, our 2026 conference will honor the voice methodologies and traditions that have stood the test of time, celebrate present-day innovations that address the evolving needs of voice and speech trainers, and envision futures that chart new paths for our field. Under the theme Changemakers 40, we will gather to reflect, reimagine, and shape what comes next — together.
💻 Your next steps? Register! Visit our website or click the link in our bio and stories to sign up for next month’s conference.

08/12/2026

ArtsCore member Sarah Nichols welcomes sound designer Joey Luck, her collaborator for a case study she conducted as part of her master’s dissertation several years ago through the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Adapted into an article for the Voice and Speech Review in 2022, Sarah’s research explores the potential for voice coaches and sound designers to be closer collaborators on a theatrical production’s creative team, as they both have a direct impact on the sonic landscape of a show.

Join Sarah and Joey as they reflect on the successes and challenges they experienced during their collaboration on a university production of Machinal, and participate in an open discussion about what improved collaboration might look like, to bolster relevancy and demand for voice coaching in a theatrical setting.

Video conference information will be provided in an email once payment is received—registration is free for VASTA members!

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 5pm UTC / 6pm BST

08/11/2026

We are excited to start highlighting some of the sessions that will take place at VASTA: Changemakers 40! First up, “We Sing Freedom: the Voice in Cultural Organizing & Social Justice Movements” with Anu Yadav.

Anu Yadav is an actress, playwright, and cultural worker dedicated to a multi-racial movement to end poverty led by the poor, and community care. She is a member of Actor’s Equity Association, the Dramatists Guild, and the Center for Performance and Civic Practice. She is an Annenberg Innovation Lab Senior Civic Media Fellow and member of SKOR, Songs in the Key of Resistance at the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice. She holds an M.F.A. in Performance from University of Maryland, College Park.

Registered here- https://vasta.events/2026-vasta-conference/

08/08/2026

Interested in learning more about what workshops, presentation, and keynote speeches will be taking place at VASTA Changemakers 40? The FULL conference schedule is now available!

Learn more- https://vasta.events/conference-schedule/

07/30/2026

As a new academic year approaches, join colleagues for an hour of focused conversation, reflection, and connection centered on preparing for the classroom. Designed with the North American academic calendar in mind, this event offers an opportunity to discuss strategies for starting the semester strong, share ideas and challenges, and connect with fellow voice and speech professionals.

Whether you’re teaching a new course, refining an existing syllabus, balancing freelance and academic work, or simply looking to begin the year with renewed purpose, this speed networking session will help you exchange ideas, expand your professional network, and head into the semester feeling supported and inspired.

Please note: While this discussion is framed around preparation for the August/September start of the academic year common at colleges and universities in North America, colleagues from all regions are welcome. We encourage participants to adapt the conversation to their own academic calendars.

More info on our website!

August 8: 9am PT / 12pm ET / 4pm UTC / 5pm BST

07/22/2026

Join EduCore this week for TWO virtual events! Get tips about promotion and tenure or learn about the fundamentals of Praat. Link in bio to learn more and register!

Promotion & Tenure FAQ
July 23, 2026: 4pm PST / 7pm EST
July 24, 2026: 12am BST / 9am AEDT

Seeing What You Hear—A Practical Introduction to Praat
Saturday, July 25
2:00pm PDT-Los Angeles / 3:00pm MDT-Denver / 5:00pm EDT-New York / 10pm BST-London

Sunday, July 26
6:00am JST-Tokyo / 7:00am AEST-Melbourne

07/01/2026

Next up- we have Hayley, Sonila, Hugo, and Audrey for our Member Spotlight series! 🩵✨

06/26/2026

Register now for the 2026 VASTA Conference October 14-18 in Pomona, California! There are many different registrations for members and non-members alike, and more information on each can be found on our website.

VASTA offers a variable pricing model to support access, equity, and sustainability across our community. We invite you to select the rate that best reflects your current financial reality and your ability to support others. All prices are listed in USD.

06/24/2026

We are excited to continue our Members of the Month series! First up- Jan, Elisa, and Matthew! ✨🗣️

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