Your Musical Home in Finland
The International School of Music Finland offers lessons to students of all ages and levels. Start lessons any day!
Welcome to join our Spring semester!
Our spring semester begins on January 13, and we have space for you! We also offer continuous enrollment in our instrument and voice lessons for students of all ages. All potential students are welcome to have a trial lesson on their preferred instrument before signing up for the semester. Click on your preferred lesson location below to check instrument and group availability and then and send us a message to set up a trial lesson.
We Provide the Following Music Lessons:
Music Playschool
Ages 3 months – 7 years
In Music Playschool, we foster a lifelong love of music through group lessons for children where we sing, rhyme, play, listen, move, dance and make music together.
Pre-Instrumental
Ages 5-8
In Pre-Instrumental lessons, we introduce children to the basics of musical notation, rhythm, and instrumental performance in a fun and encouraging group setting.
Individual and Group Lessons
All Ages
Piano
Guitar
Violin
Voice
Drum
and more lessons
in Helsinki and Espoo
Languages
Instruments
Locations
Students
ISM Finland provides instrument, voice, and music playschool lessons to the diverse community of expats, international families, and everyone interested in multicultural music education in Helsinki and Espoo.
ISM is a registered non-profit organisation with a Teaching License (laaja ja yleinen opetuslupa) from the cities of Helsinki and Espoo and is part of the Association of Finnish Music Schools (Suomen musiikkioppilaitosten liitto).
News
Join Our Music Summer Camps!
The theme of this year’s summer camps is The Great Musical Adventure! Each day of camp features a new adventure in a magical place! We will see dragons and unicorns and use the magic of music to explore exciting locations.
When? June 2-6 and June 9-13
For Who? All children ages 6-10
Where? ISM Studio, Hietalahdenkatu 8, Helsinki
March 23: “Musical Instrument Path” for Children Ages 5-12
The Helsinki Musiikkitalo and the Finnish Association of Music Schools invites children from the Helsinki Metropolitan Area to explore the diverse world of music and musical instruments. Welcome to try out musical instruments and get excited about making music!
At the event, you can explore the following musical instruments with the help of friendly teachers:
String instruments: violin, viola, cello and double bass
String instruments: guitar, ukulele, harp, kantele and concert kantele
Wind instruments: flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon
Brass instruments: French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn and tuba
Keyboards: piano and accordion
Percussion instruments: various drums and percussion instruments
Singing: classical, children’s songs and choir
Electric instruments: electric guitar, electric bass and other electric instruments
The Instrument Path is best suited for 5–12 year olds, but older children can also try out musical instruments to help them consider a musical hobby.
WHEN: Saturday, March 23 from 10am-2pm
WHERE: Helsinki Musiikkitalo
PRICE: Free!
March 26: Jazz Meets Indian Music Workshop
ISM Finland and the Global Music Centre are teaming up to provide an educational and interactive evening exploring jazz and Indian music! This workshop is open to intermediate and advanced level musicians of all instruments. You are welcome to bring your instrument. A piano will be available at the location as well.
What’s in store?
- An educational and entertaining introduction to South Indian classical music (melodies and rhythm)
- Enhance your repertoire with composition practice
- Exploring the intersection between Jazz and Indian classical music
- Advanced students will discover improvisation techniques, drawing on inventive interplay and real-time composing
About the teacher:
Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth is a renowned Carnatic violinist and composer, acclaimed for her global performances and collaborations across genres. She has received prestigious awards, contributed to over 300 Indian films, and performed at major venues like BBC Proms and Royal Albert Hall. A medical doctor by training, she seamlessly blends tradition with innovation in her music.
WHEN: Wednesday 26.03.2025, 18.00-19.30
WHERE: Global Music Centre (Hämeentie 34 D, 00530 Helsinki)
PRICE: Free! Registration required. Register here.
Join one of our FREE choirs!
Are you looking for a fun way to participate in musical group lessons? We currently have three free choirs open for continuous enrollment in Helsinki and Espoo (with no previous singing experience required!):
International Children’s Choir (Espoo)
Where? Espoo International School (Lillhemtintie 1, Espoo)
When? Tuesdays 15:30-16:30
For who? Children ages 8-12
Indian Music Choir (Espoo)
Where? Monikko (Veräjäpellonkatu 12, Espoo)
When? Thursdays 17:00-17:45
For who? Children ages 7-13
Indian Music Choir (Helsinki)
Where? ISM Studio (Hietalahdenkatu 8)
When? Wednesdays 17:00-17:45
For who? Children ages 7-13
If you are interested in any of these choirs, please register using the link below:
Locations
Partners
We organise lessons, events, and exams in partnership with the following organisations:
Click below to learn more about what we offer:
Music Playschool Lessons
Ages 3 months – 7 years
Pre-Instrumental Lessons
Ages 5 – 8 years
Instrument & Voice Lessons
For all ages