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<div>Help Me Study Jazz in New York — The Next Step in My Journey
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<div>My name is Jan Istenič, and I am a 23-year-old jazz drummer from Slovenia.
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<div>Music has been a part of my life since I was seven years old, when I first sat behind a drum set. Since then, I have dedicated my life to studying, performing, teaching, and growing as a musician.
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<div>After completing my Bachelor's degree in Jazz Drums in Austria, I was accepted into the Master's Program in Jazz Performance at Queens College in New York — an opportunity I have dreamed of and worked toward for many years.
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<div>A dream that has been postponed
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<div>My plan was to move to New York and begin my Master's studies this September.
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<div>Unfortunately, I was not able to obtain my U.S. student visa in time.
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<div>One of the main requirements for the visa was demonstrating sufficient financial resources to cover my tuition and living expenses. Despite applying for scholarships, reaching out to sponsors, and doing everything I could to secure the necessary funding, I was unable to raise the required amount in time.
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<div>Because of this, I had to postpone the start of this important chapter of my education.
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<div>But I don't want to give up on this dream.
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<div>Why New York?
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<div>New York is one of the world's most important centers of jazz.
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<div>Studying at Queens College would give me the opportunity to learn from outstanding musicians and educators, meet musicians from all over the world, perform in one of the most important jazz scenes on the planet, and develop both artistically and professionally.
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<div>For me, this is about much more than obtaining another degree.
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<div>It is about taking the next step in the life I have chosen as a musician.
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<div>Where your support will go
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<div>The money raised through this campaign will help me prepare financially for my Master's studies and meet the requirements necessary to obtain my student visa.
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<div>10k goes for school tuition
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<div>The funds will primarily be used for:
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<div>- Tuition and university fees
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<div>- Accommodation and essential living expenses
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<div>- ✈️ Travel and relocation costs
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<div>- Study materials and other educational expenses
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<div>Every contribution, no matter how small, brings me closer to making this journey possible.
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<div>❤️ You can help me in two ways
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<div>If you are able to donate, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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<div>Even a small contribution can make a difference when many people come together.
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<div>And if you are not able to donate, there is another incredibly valuable way you can help:
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<div>Please share this campaign with your friends, family, musicians, teachers, and anyone who might be willing to support a young musician pursuing his dream.
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<div>A share can reach someone I would never be able to reach myself.
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<div>Thank you
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<div>I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported me so far — whether through a donation, a message, a recommendation, or simply sharing my story.
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<div>I hope that with your help, I can turn this postponed dream into reality and finally begin my Master's journey in New York.
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<div>Thank you for believing in me and in my music. ❤️
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<div>Jan Istenič
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<div>Jazz Drummer • Educator • Composer
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<div>Slovenia → New York
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