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VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association)
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We aspire to be an international community that serves voice and speech professionals across industries, areas, & sectors of the field.
Only one more BizCore Coworking Session left! Don’t let your 2025 workshop inspiration disappear to the bottom of your to-do list! Join us on November 9, where we’ll turn insight into action and integrate the valuable ideas shared in 2025 into our business practices. www.vasta.org/calendar
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Join HealthCore on November 9 to learn about semi-occluded vocal track (SOVT) exercises and practical tools to add to your teaching toolkit. Open to members and non-members! Learn more and register: www.vasta.org/calendar
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Don't miss How to Run a Thriving Creative Business with guest facilitator Monica Davidson, founder of Creative Plus Business. In this 90-minute interactive session, Monica will share her expertise on how to run a successful creative business through tips and tricks & helpful tools. buff.ly/WrBksne
October 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Laissez Les Bons Voix Rouler! 🎺 The good voices are about to roll in New Orleans!

Here’s your Sunday, Oct 5 schedule for the 2025 VASTA Conference. Get ready for a day full of learning, inspiration, and community!
September 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Need a voice coach? We've got you covered! 👏

With VASTA’s Find A Voice Pro tool, you can search by specialty, location, and more to find the right fit for your goals. Find your voice, find your coach! 🎤

Start here: www.vasta.org/content.aspx...
August 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Laissez Les Bons Voix Rouler! 🎺 The good voices are about to roll in New Orleans!

🗓️ Here’s your Saturday, Oct 4 schedule for the 2025 VASTA Conference! We’ll be gathering at the Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Ave and Tulane University.

We can’t wait to learn, connect, and celebrate together!
August 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Looking for your next voice & speech opportunity? VASTA's Job Board connects professionals with positions in theatre, film, & more.

Members: get free access to browse listings across 6 continents.
Employers: reach 600+ qualified professionals for just $50/30 days.

👉 Explore here: bit.ly/45qoElt
August 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The good voices are about to roll in New Orleans! 🎺

Here's your Thursday & Friday schedule for VASTA 2025:
🗓️ Thurs, Oct 2: Check-in + Welcome Dinner at Seawitch
🗓️ Fri, Oct 3: Full conference day of workshops, presentations & gatherings

More weekend schedule coming next week!
August 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Smoke, haze, fog—what's really in the air we breathe onstage? 💨

Join VASTA's ArtsCore for "Smoke and Haze – Science and Safety" with Industrial Hygienist Monona Rossol + Q&A.

📅 Sept 14 @ 10am PDT | 1pm EDT | 6pm BST
🎟 Free for members | $15 non-members
👉 bit.ly/3HBK8Tg
August 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Help VASTA meet our 2025 matching donation challenge! ✨ Through the 2025 amplify voices matching campaign, all donations will be matched up to $5,000. Your gift supports freelancers & arts-based voice pros. 📣 Donate today: www.vasta.org/donate
August 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Join VASTA’s global voice community! 🌍 Connect with voice pros worldwide—artists, educators, coaches, therapists, and more.

✨ New members save 25% with code 25%NewDiscount, now $105/$85 annually—or join for just $12/month.
✨ Up to 70% off for members in low-income countries.
August 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Meet VASTA 2025 Keynote Speakers in New Orleans! 🎤
✨ Christina Shewell: Voice, mind & body (Oct 3)
✨ Yusef Seevers: Reconnecting artists & humanity (Oct 4)
✨ John Cameron Mitchell: Voice journey + Q&A (Oct 5)

Join us to celebrate voice, vulnerability, and connection!
August 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Need a voice coach? We've got you covered! 👏

With VASTA’s Find A Voice Pro tool, you can search by specialty, location, and more to find the right fit for your goals. Find your voice, find your coach! 🎤

Start here: www.vasta.org/content.aspx...
August 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Throwback to the 2024 VASTA Symposium in Melbourne! ✨ We’re still feeling inspired by the brilliant voices, bold ideas, and meaningful connections that came to life.

Mark your calendars—VASTA 2025 is coming this October to NOLA with our theme, Let the Good Voices Roll! 🎭 RSVP today: vasta.events
August 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Voice coaches! Join us Aug 11 for BizCore: Adding Group Sessions to Your Voice Coaching Practice w/ Elissa Maas Weinzimmer. Learn how to build group classes from the ground up—online or in person.

🕓 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT / 9am AEST
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/3Jjo7ZG
August 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Navigating tenure or promotion? Join Eric Armstrong & Sammi Grant for EduCore’s Tenure & Promotion Support Group—a space for VASTA members to share tips and connect.

🗓 Aug 7 | 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST
RSVP: bit.ly/44WJpoA

Everyone welcome, whether you’re just starting or already tenured!
August 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Want to stay in the loop with VASTA? 🎤✨

Join our mailing list and be the first to hear about new programs, events, resources, and ways to get involved. We’d love to stay connected with you! Sign up here: vasta.org/mailing-list
July 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Let the good voices roll! 🎭 VASTA Conference 2025 is heading to New Orleans—and early bird registration ends in just 7 days! Don’t miss your chance to save before July 31.

🗓 October 2–5, 2025
📍 New Orleans, LA
🔗 Register now: vasta.events
July 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Curious about what’s next in your voice and speech journey? 🎤 Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, VASTA Office Hours is your space to ask questions and discover new opportunities in the field.

🗓 Aug 1 | 8am PDT / 11am EDT + open to all
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/44LoOn9%22
July 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Calling all voice, text, and dialect coaches! 🎭 Join us for ArtsCore: Let’s Talk—Negotiating Contracts for Voice Coaches. We’ll dig into how to navigate contract negotiations in theatre and share tips for getting the compensation you deserve.

RSVP here: bit.ly/4nGB0wK
July 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Are you based in the Pacific region, Asia, Africa, or Eastern Europe? This mentorship speed dating event was created with your time zone in mind! Join us for Speed Dating with the VASTA Mentorship Initiative—a fun way to connect with voice & speech pros worldwide!

🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/45SChdL
July 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Join us in vibrant New Orleans for the 2025 VASTA Conference! 🎶 From culture to connection, this year’s gathering is one you won’t want to miss.

🎟 Early Bird registration closes July 31, reserve your spot today: vasta.events
July 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Looking for a mentor or just want to meet new people in the VASTA community? 🌟 Join us for Speed Dating with the VASTA Mentorship Initiative! It’s a fun way to connect with other voice and speech professionals from around the world.

🗓️ Sunday, July 20 @ 11pm PT | 4pm AEDT
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/45SChdL
July 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Thank you to our Sponsors! 🌟 We’re grateful for the incredible support from our sponsors who help make the VASTA 2025 Conference in New Orleans possible.

🎟️ Ready to join us? RSVP now: vasta.events
July 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Through the 2025 Amplify Voices Matching Campaign, all donations will be matched up to $5,000. Every dollar you give supports freelancers and arts-based voice professionals, expanding access and opportunity in our field.

📣 Join us in amplifying the next generation of voices: www.vasta.org/donate
July 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM