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Become a VASTA Member

The qualifications for VASTA membership levels are listed below. Please choose the type that best fits you. 

The Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA) invites you to join a global network of voice and speech professionals across all disciplines and industries—uniting artists, educators, coaches, therapists, and more—from 31 countries. We believe that building connections across sectors makes our field stronger.

We welcome the entire community of voice and speech professionals, where every member has the opportunity to contribute to community, connection, collaboration, access, repair, and sustainability. Whether you’re here to network, present your research, attend a conference, connect with an interest group, or seek grant funding, we are here to help you promote the art and science of the human voice.



New Members!

VASTA is happy to offer a 25% DISCOUNT for ALLnew members, reducing the amount of membership to only $105/$85. Simply enter the code 25%NewDiscount in the coupon box on the payment page of your membership application.


Reduced Rates!

VASTA is pleased to offer reduced rates for people who work in countries with low-income economies, as defined by the World Bank. Country classifications can be found on the World Bank website. Membership discount rates range from 30% - 70% off. If you qualify for a lower rate, when you enter your country in the application, the form will automatically adjust the amount due. If you have any questions, please contact our Managing Director.



USA / Canada:
$145 USD		  Global:
$120 USD		 Monthly:
$12 USD




Membership for those working in a professional career.
VASTA welcomes any individuals in the field of Voice & Speech or other related fields. There are two yearly membership rates available, for those primarily working within the USA or Canada, and for those primarily working outside of North America. There is one monthly membership available, for members who prefer a monthly option.

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Student:
$75 USD		 3-Yr Student:
$200 USD		 Retiree:
$75 USD



Membership for students pursuing a career in a voice specialty who are enrolled full-time in undergraduate or advanced university studies. A discounted three-year membership is available to all students!

OR

Membership for voice and speech professionals who are 65 or older and consider themselves to be retired.

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USA / Canada:
$500 USD		 Global:
$400 USD



A group membership for organizations within the voice and speech field.

The organizational membership includes 4 VASTA memberships for the organization's staff. Each member will receive their own login, but the organization will retain ownership of the overall account access and secondary account management. There are two membership rates available, for organizations based within the USA or Canada, and for those based outside of North America.

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Why Join VASTA?



Included in your VASTA membership:
 Value of membership:
Voice and Speech Review (VSR) online access $169 USD 
Discounted rate for printed VSR ($10) Not available to non-members
Research in Drama Education (RiDE) online access $572 USD
Theatre, Dance and Performance Training online access
 $459 USD
Discount to the VASTA Annual Conference $100 USD
Partner Discounts (Routledge, Fitzmaurice, AVA, and more!) 10-100% Discounts
Access to 15+ virtual events each year $150 USD
Find A Voice Pro Director Listing (unique sharable link) $250 USD 
 Total Savings from VASTA Membership:   $1,700 USD
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
 Resources




VASTA's Recorded Trainings & Events
Access VASTA's dozens of recorded trainings, workshops, and events. 

  • Publishing in the VSR - How to Write About What We Do
  • The Business and Art of Training Voice Actors
  • Navigating the Differences Between Corporate & Theatrical Coaching


IPA Fonts

Step-by-step instructions for writing in IPA on your computer.


Promotion and Tenure Resources
Benefit from the documents gathered and created by VASTA members around promotion and tenure resources for voice and speech professionals in academia. 

  • Recommended Models for Evaluating Teaching and Creative Activity for
    Promotion and Tenure of the Voice and Speech Teacher/Artist
  • Guidelines for the Preparation of Voice and Speech Teachers


Pedagogical Resources
Learn from and use the pedagogical resources sourced by VASTA members from all over the world. 

  • Teaching Activity, Creative/Research Activity, Service Activity
  • Characterizing the Roles of Voice Professionals
  • Typical Job Responsibilities 


Document Library
Look through VASTA's document library for resources from different committees and interest groups, including our EDIA+ task force and mentorship committee. 

  • Anti-Racist Practices: A Global Conversation
  • VASTA Mentoring Initiative Info Pack


Links
Search the links library for over 100 useful links to an incredible array of resources, websites, guides, databases, and more. 

  • Accents & Dialects
  • Pronounciation Guides
  • Play Search Databases

VASTA MD
Ask questions about medical voice problems, anatomy & physiology, voice care, etc. from VASTA's MD.
Connections 


Virtual Events
VASTA has more than 24 virtual events throughout the year, hosted by our amazing committees and officers. 

  • ArtsCore: Let’s Talk—Negotiating Contracts for Voice Coaches
  • Funding Your Voice: A Guide to VASTA Travel Grants & Awards
  • EduCore October Resource Club: "This is a Voice" Podcast


VASTA Annual Conference & Symposia
Present at and attend the annual conference! VASTA members receive a significant discount to the annual conference and any symposia each year. The conference brings together over 100 members together at different locations around the world each year. 


VASTAvox & Member Directory
Join the conversation with other voice colleagues. The VASTAvox is a Google forum, perfect for asking the community questions, making announcements, and getting quick feedback. Use the member directory to reach out to specific members for guidance. 


Member-Submitted Events & E-Blasts to VASTA Members
Share your upcoming events, workshops, and trainings on our free member-submitted events page (also listed on VASTA's homepage). VASTA members also recieve a significant discount on paid e-blasts to the entire membership. 


VASTA Mentorship Opportunities
Attend a virtual speed dating event, to find or become a mentor. VASTA is proud to provide assistance to members in creating formal or informal mentorships within the voice and speech community. 


 Awards & Grants

Conference Travel Grants
Apply for a conference travel grant, to receive assistance for attending an upcoming VASTA Annual Conference. 


Professional Development Grants
Benefit from a membership enrichment or research grant. VASTA offers two grants to members for their professional development, research, and community building.


VSR Awards
The VSR Board makes three awards each year, for various articles and efforts in the Voice and Speech Review journal. 


 For a complete list of  benefits, visit our Exclusive Member Benefits page.

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