Enrolling to study Music and Dance
Enrollment at the Music and Dance Institute is done by registering in the application queue. The online registration system has separate application forms for each art form.
Enrollment at the Music and Dance Institute is done by registering in the application queue. The online registration system has separate application forms for each art form.
Music student enroll in the order of registration, without an entrance exam, based on availability. Previous music studies are not required. Applicants who remain on the waiting list during the initial application process are given priority.
Students applying for dance studies will participate in an introductory class, scheduled at a later date, held at the Myllysaari dance studio (Kanavanranta 3).
During the introductory class, the student’s skill level will be assessed to place them in a group appropriate to their abilities. The introductory classes are held in the Myllysaari dance studio (Myllysaari museum building, 2nd floor, Kanavanranta 3).
At the beginning of the studies, lessons are held twice a week, including both group and individual one to one instruction. In the group sessions, students play music together and are introduced to the basics of music in a practical way, taking into account each student’s skill level.
As the studies progress, students continue their studies in music theory and have the opportunity to participate in various ensembles, such as orchestras, chamber music groups, bands, and different collaborative projects within basic art education.
Performing is an integral part of the studies, and students are often seen performing at events organized by various groups.
Basic dance education can begin as early as age 3, but children can also start later at school age. The education is goal-oriented, progressive, and structured year by year. The aim of the teaching is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that support their interest in dance and enable them to pursue professional studies if they wish.
The education offers students a broad foundation in dance technique and aims to help them experience dance as a diverse and enriching art form, through which they accept themselves and others in a group setting.
Dance brings joy and insights that contribute to building a positive self-image and maintaining lifelong well-being.
In the Instrument Workshop, you get to try out how it feels to play a real instrument, under the guidance of a real instrument teacher.
The workshops offer a small “taste” of what learning an instrument is all about. If you want, you can continue at your own pace by stepping over the threshold of the music school and go as far as your enthusiasm takes you—even towards a professional career!
Participating in the workshop does not require purchasing an instrument. The lessons use instruments provided by the music school.
Each lesson lasts 20 minutes, and the first session is free. Subsequent sessions cost 20 euros per session. For example, 3 lessons = 40 euros. If a student does not attend their reserved free session, a 20-euro fee will still be charged for that session.
Flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, violin, viola, cello, double bass, acoustic guitar, kantele, accordion, percussion, voice, piano, pop-piano, harpsichord, electric guitar, electric bass.
Flute, recorder, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, violin, viola, cello, acoustic guitar, kantele, accordion, voice, piano, pop-piano, electric guitar.