Help Ashley Sing Opera in Austria

I have been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in the 2022 Opera Studio of the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria. AIMS is a six week world-renowned opera training program focused on preparing young singers for a career in opera by giving them the tools for success and fostering connections with top industry professionals. Training includes voice lessons, diction coaching in Italian, German, and French, daily German classes, masterclasses with opera legends, seminars on how to work in the European opera system, audition workshops, performing in beautiful concert venues and networking with agents. Most singer’s describe their time at AIMS as a “life-changing” experience, and after many years of hard work, I am so excited to see how it changes mine.

I’ve started this GoFundMe to help cover the cost of attending AIMS which includes tuition, travel expenses and living expenses while in Austria. Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE to sing and have worked so hard to go after this dream always believing that someday, a door would open, and now one has.  I am asking my friends and family to believe in me too and to consider investing in my talent by making a donation. Your donation will literally help my dream come true, and I would be so grateful for any amount you can give!!!

You can read more about the program here: https://aimsgraz.com/ 


FAQs
What is included in the tuition?

• A single dormitory room in Graz

• Daily breakfast

• Lunch Monday – Friday

• Health insurance while in Austria

• Individual voice lessons (twice weekly)

• Individual coaching on arias (twice weekly)
• Conversational German (Monday through Friday)

• Diction coaching in German, as well as Italian, French, English and Russian

• Master classes

• Audition training seminar

• Acting classes and individual coaching

• Musical/dramatic preparation

What is not included in tuition?
• Round trip airfair
• Evening meals, weekend meals and snacks & beverages
• Streetcar/bus tickets and travel within Austria
• Incidental expenses like textbooks, laundry, dry cleaning, gowns, sheet music, etc.