I’m Aya Shalaby a mother to a lovely young boy who is my life. Teaching and opera singing are what I do for living. I’ve been heading departments seven years before I arrived to Changchun and I’m an opera singer. I have great passion for both my jobs and enjoy both equally from different aspects. I believe that every one of us could be talented and gifted in many different fields. I consider myself lucky to have discovered my talents and skills early enough and accordingly decided to study in both directions to nourish my teaching skills and singing talent.

I graduated from one of the best schools in Cairo. It’s the German School (DEO). Afterwards I joined the Faculty of Art German Section in Cairo University for 2 years and then decided to switch to the Cairo Conservatoire major opera singing minor Piano, from which I got my Bachelor’s degree in Music. And that decision was based on the fact that I already had one of the highest certificates in German Language which is "Das deutsche Sprachdiplom 2. Stufe" and didn’t feel that the Faculty of Art German Section will be of any addition to me.

I’ve been teaching since 2004 and singing since 1998. I gained great experience in both fields and I’m still learning. Each new school year I feel I’m on more solid grounds then the year before and each performance I do on stage I try to improve my singing performance and avoid prior mistakes.

I master three languages Arabic of course, German and English. I have some French background and Italian too. I’m looking forward to accomplishing my Master’s degree for I’m sure of what great benefits and additions it will have on my teaching skills and my entire career.