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PVSF

The Pacific Voice and Speech Foundation (PVSF) is a non-profit world organization dedicated to the human voice and speech, its care, problems and training. PVSF is associated with the World Voice Consortium, an international umbrella organization of voice societies. PVSF is associated with the World Voice Consortium, and international umbrella organization of voice societies. PVSF organizes annual Pacific Voice Conferences, and other educational events. PVSF promotes interdisciplinary contacts among the many international voice professionals and conducts research on the human voice. PVSF was established in 1989 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with one goal in mind: Promote, educate and care for the human voice, a tool of modern labor. PVSF is here so that you can keep your voice.

PVSF activity aims are to:

advance research concerning diagnosis and treatment of voice and speech disorders.
organize national and international conferences, symposia, seminars and workshops on voice disorders, voice care and voice production.
disseminate information on the human voice and its problems through interdisciplinary approach via an open access peer reviewed ePhonoscope journal
promote uniformity in international education by organizing international conferences, advocating enhanced models of learning, by international exchange of students and scholar, and by participating in international research projects

The goal of the PVSF is to improve the science, care, art and prevention of the problems of human voice and to work cooperatively with other sources to attain:

the most effective treatment methods
safe occupational criteria for voice users
assistive voice technologies
international centers of excellence
improvement in criteria used for voice examination
improved dissemination of information via distant learning and the Internet

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“From a singer’s point of view, the instructional information about the voice provided by the PVSF
faculty was enlightening and helpful. Good job PVSF. Keep on working… the vocal community needs you.”

Heather Antonissen - Soprano

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“PVSF made a huge difference in my vocal life and that gave me my life back. You have no life if you can’t talk, and I was literally speechless.”

Merla Zellerbach

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“I can sing again!”

Kathleen Antonia - Singer

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“With little money and all the ambition in the world to get healthy, PVSF took my case. Since my treatment, I have gone on to tour the United States, Japan and Europe as a rock musician several times. I was featured on the cover of the SF Weekly in September 2009 as a prominent new Bay Area musician and now am a pop music writer for bigger artists on major labels. Thanks PVSF!”

Eric Frederic - Singer/Songwriter

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“PVSF will help keep your voice in optimal shape so you’re ready for that last minute phone call for an audition or performance.”

Heather Donovan - Singer/Songwriter/Performer

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“PVSF is the place for you when you need to learn how to care for your instrument.”

Tom Johnston - Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter/Doobie Brother

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“It is an honor to be associated with such an elite group of professionals who care about the voice as well as the singer!!!”

Franc D’Ambrosio - Actor/Singer/Phantom

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“I find the lectures delivered on the human voice by the PVSF faculty truly fascinating. Continue doing your research into how the voice works and please keep spreading the knowledge”

Sonia Bergamasco - Actress/Pianist/Poet/Lecturer

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“PVSF and their faculty: The professionals you need when your voice needs help.”

Adria Amenti - Singer, Drop Black Sky

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“PVSF helped me tremendously in recovering from a very distressing vocal injury and helped me understand exactly what was happening and how to go about the healing process”

Teal Wicks - Actress/Singer

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