The AIMS Collaborative Piano Program offers a unique opportunity for pianists to expand their knowledge of the vocal repertoire and their skills in vocal coaching. The program is specially designed to develop these skills, offering the practical experience and training necessary through collaboration with Dr. James Douglass, head of the AIMS Piano Program, and the AIMS faculty, without equal in its cross-section of established professional coaches, voice teachers, stage directors, singers and conductors.

The pianist at AIMS is exposed to a variety of valuable educational experiences. Private instruction in collaborative techniques, classes in repertoire and style, language and diction study, and master classes with professional singers and coaches are all featured. The pianist also has the opportunity to practice her/his art before the public through the many concerts offered each summer.  In addition, AIMS offers career counseling through its unique Audition Training Seminar and, for qualified participants, exposure to European agents and presenters who come to Graz in search of promising talent.