Music Lessons In Helsinki
Individual, group, and music playschool lessons in Helsinki taught by experienced international teachers
We provide music lessons by highly-trained international teachers for the following instruments:
Keyboard
Keyboard
Wind
Flute
Recorder
Trumpet
Strings
Guitar (classical, pop, rock)
Violin
Cello
Bass
Ukulele
Cuatro
Charango
Jarana
Rhythm
Percussion
Djembe
Cajón
Other
Voice (pop, classical, jazz)
Theory
Composition
We offer lessons in Helsinki in the following languages:
Our Teaching Approach
Simultaneous Learning
The process of learning music contains elements of listening, performing, memory, rhythm, notation, theory, composition, improvisation, character, and expression. Our music lessons include these elements in the learning process in the form of appropriate, continuously achievable musical activities. The goal of this process is to produce positive and empowered learners. This approach was developed by Paul Harris and is the basis for ABRSM and MTB exams.
Exams
ISM provides exam preparation and recording options for students to take the following internationally-recognized online exams:
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ARBSM)
ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) is an international organisation that offers standardised classical exams for many instruments and all levels of musical ability in over 90 countries. ABRSM performance exams focus on a classical recital program that is recorded and sent for assessment.
Music Teachers' Board (MTB)
The Music Teachers' Board (MTB) exams are online exams for classical music students provided in over 50 countries. MTB practical exams comprise of a Recital section, Technical section and in most cases a Musicianship section. In addition to performance skills, MTB Practical Grades assess a broad array of technical and musical skills such as scales and sight reading.
RSL RockSchool
Whether you are taking your first steps on your instrument, moving into further/higher education, or perfecting your advanced instrument technique; a RSL Rockschool Exams will not only improve your playing ability, but expand your technical proficiency and give you a solid grasp of music theory – all whilst learning some of the most iconic tracks from the world of popular music.
Helsinki Lesson Locations
Helsinki Music Lessons
We teach in the following locations in Helsinki:
Lessons Schedule
Group & Individual Lessons Schedule
Use the tabs below to view the lessons schedule for each location:
Group Lessons at the International School of Music. Hietalahdenkatu 8 & 10, Helsinki.
All groups are in English. Group lessons meet 15 times per semester, unless otherwise noted. You can view lesson prices here.
PRE-INSTRUMENT GROUPS: Introductory groups for children to learn basic music skills in a fun and encouraging way.
Music Carousel
Mondays 16:00-16:45
Students learn a revolving set of instruments. For ages 5-8. Group size: 4 students.
Teacher: Henri Salonen
Pop Band
Mondays 18:00-18:45
For guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals. For ages 6-8. Group size: 4 students.
Teacher: Henri Salonen
Rock Band
Mondays 17:00-17:45
For guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals. For ages 6-8. Group size: 4 students
Teacher: Henri Salonen
GROUPS FOR CHILDREN
ISM Choir
Wednesdays 16.00-17.00
For children ages 8-12
Teacher: Myra Owens
Drumming Workshop (3 sessions)
Saturdays 14:00-14:45 on the following dates: September 23, October 28, November 25
Ages 5-8. Limited to 6 students
Teacher: Juha Matti Varvikko
Guitar Group
Fridays 17:15-18:00
Group for beginners, for ages 7-9. Limited to 3 students
Teacher: Alan Guerra
Piano Group 1
Thursdays 17:30-18:15
Group for beginners, for ages 7-9. Limited to 3 students,
Teacher: Myra Pranajaya
Piano Group 2
Thursdays 16:30-17:15
Group for beginners, for ages 9-12. Limited to 3 students,
Teacher: Myra Pranajaya
GROUPS FOR ADULTS
Adult groups are in English and meet 10 times per semester, beginning September 21.
The price for 10 x 60 min lessons is 180€ until 20.9.23 (regular price 280€).
Guitar for Beginners (Adults)
Fridays 18:00-19:00
Group size: 4+
Teacher: Alan Guerra
International School of Music. Hietalahdenkatu 8 & 10, Helsinki.
Bass Guitar
Mondays and Tuesdays from 16.00-20.00. Lessons in English, Finnish, or Spanish. Teacher: Juha Matti Varvikko.
Cello
Saturday mornings, with other days also possible. Lessons in English or French. Teacher: Laura Martin.
Composition
Mondays and Thursdays. Lessons in English or Finnish. Teacher: Henri Salonen.
Drums
Mondays and Tuesdays from 16.00-20.00. Lessons in English, Finnish, or Spanish. Teacher: Juha Matti Varvikko.
Mondays and Thursdays. Lessons in English or Finnish. Teacher: Henri Salonen.
Guitar (classical)
Mondays and Tuesdays. Lessons in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Teacher: Anna Leone. Mondays and Tuesdays from 16.00-20.00. Lessons in English, Finnish, or Spanish. Teacher: Juha Matti Varvikko. Tuesdays and Fridays. Lessons in English or Spanish. Teacher: Camilo Pajuelo. Thursdays and Fridays. Lessons in English or Spanish. Teacher: Alan Guerra.
Guitar (jazz)
Mondays and Tuesdays from 16.00-20.00. Lessons in English, Finnish, or Spanish. Teacher: Juha Matti Varvikko. Friday afternoons. Lessons in English or Spanish. Teacher: Alan Guerra.
Guitar (pop)
Mondays and Tuesdays from 16.00-20.00. Lessons in English, Finnish, or Spanish. Teacher: Juha Matti Varvikko. Mondays and Thursdays. Lessons in English or Finnish. Teacher: Henri Salonen. Thursdays and Fridays. Lessons in English or Spanish. Teacher: Alan Guerra.
Guitar (electric)
Mondays and Tuesdays from 16.00-20.00. Lessons in English, Finnish, or Spanish. Teacher: Juha Matti Varvikko.
Piano
Tuesdays (full), Fridays (full), and Saturdays. Lessons in English or French. Teacher: Faten Ruel. Tuesdays (full). Lessons in English or Japanese. Teacher: Megumi Tiensuu. Tuesdays (full). Lessons in English or Finnish. Teacher: Pinja Suojoki. 
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lessons in English, Chinese, German, and Indonesian. Teacher: Myra Pranajaya. Thursdays. Lessons in English, Finnish, Albanian (Kosovar), and Turkish. Teacher: Merve Abdurrahmani. Friday afternoons (full). Lessons in English, Finnish, German, Russian, or Spanish. Teacher: Anfisa Kobetska.
Trumpet
Wednesdays. Lessons in English. Teacher: Scott Natzke.
Ukulele
Mondays and Thursdays. Lessons in English or Finnish. Teacher: Henri Salonen. Mondays and Tuesdays from 16.00-20.00. Lessons in English, Finnish, or Spanish. Teacher: Juha Matti Varvikko.
Violin
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons (full). Lessons in English or Finnish. Teacher: Johanna Knuuttila. Tuesdays (full). Lessons in English or Finnish. Teacher: Pinja Suojoki. Wednesdays. Lessons in English or Finnish. Teacher: Jasmin Mönkkönen.
Voice (pop and jazz)
Thursdays. Lessons in English, Finnish, Albanian (Kosovar), and Turkish. Teacher: Merve Abdurrahmani. Friday afternoons (full). Lessons in English, Finnish, German, Russian, or Spanish. Teacher: Anfisa Kobetska.
European School of Helsinki. Bulevardi 18, Helsinki
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
Piano
Mondays. Lessons in English, Chinese, German, and Indonesian. Teacher: Myra Pranajaya.
Guitar
Wednesdays. Lessons in English or Spanish. Teacher: Alan Guerra.
Violin
Wednesdays. Lessons in English and French. Teacher to be determined.
GROUP LESSONS
Guitar Group 1
Wednesdays, time TBD (45 min)
Group for beginners, limited to 3 students
Ages 6-8
Guitar Group 2
Wednesdays, time TBD (45 min)
Group for beginners, limited to 3 students
Ages 10-13
Group lessons meet 15 times per semester, unless otherwise noted.
International School of Helsinki. Selkämerenkatu 11, Helsinki
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
Composition
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Teacher: Ahoora Lehto.
Drums & Percussion
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Teacher: Ahoora Lehto.
Guitar (classical, jazz, and pop)
Thursdays and Fridays. Lessons in English or Spanish. Teacher: Alan Guerra.
Piano
Mondays and Tuesdays. Lessons in English or Russian. Teacher: Victoria Sergeenko.
Voice (classical and pop)
Mondays and Tuesdays. Lessons in English or Russian. Teacher: Victoria Sergeenko.
GROUP LESSONS
Guitar Group for Beginners Thursdays 15.30-16.15. Pre-instrumental group for ages 6-8. Teacher: Alan Guerra.
Kulosaari Primary School. Kyösti Kallion tie 1, Helsinki
Piano
Tuesdays 15.30-18.00. Lessons in English and possibly other languages. Teacher to be confirmed.
Käpylä Comprehensive School, Mäkelänkatu 89 Helsinki
Piano
Wednesdays. Lessons in English, Finnish, Albanian (Kosovar), and Turkish. Teacher: Merve Abdurrahmani.
Guitar
Tuesdays and Fridays. Lessons in English or Spanish. Teacher: Camilo Pajuelo.
The schedule for autumn 2023 is coming soon!
Ressu Upper Secondary School. Kalevankatu 8-10, Helsinki
Piano
Thursdays. Lessons in English, Finnish, Albanian (Kosovar), and Turkish. Teacher: Merve Abdurrahmani.
Violin
Mondays. Lessons in English and possibly other languages. Teacher to be confirmed.
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Individual Lessons
- Open to all ages
- Start any time
- No entrance exams
- Experienced international teachers
- Lessons in English and many other languages
Group Lessons
- For children or adults
- Learn instrumental basics and more advanced techniques
- Experienced international teachers
- Lessons in English
Music Playschool and Pre-Instrumental Lessons
- Ages 0-7 (music playschool) and ages 5-8 (pre-instrumental)
- Learn instrumental and music basics in a group setting
- Experienced international teachers