Our vision is to create an international and diverse musical community for expat families and others who are interested in experiencing a multicultural environment through high-quality music education.

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).

Christmas Concerts are Coming!

ISM student concerts in Helsinki and Espoo are taking place on December 7, 8, 14 and 15! Welcome to enjoy the results of all the students’ (and teachers’) hard work this semester! Concerts will be held on the following days:

• December 7 at Pasila Library  
• December 7 at Espoo International School  
• December 8 at Lippulaiva (Espoo)
• December 8 at Sello (Espoo)
• December 14 at the International School of Helsinki
• December 15 at Töölö Library

Students, please confirm with your teacher about the details of your specific concert and location.

Results of our Student Self-Evaluations

Our students recently participated in a self-evaluation survey to reflect on their musical learning journey.

Here are the results of the survey:

Positive Feedback

Students expressed overwhelmingly positive experiences with their lessons, especially appreciating their teachers’ dedication and support. Here are some highlights:

• Teacher Helpfulness: Students gave an impressive average score of 4.86 out of 5, reflecting the high quality of guidance and support they receive.
• Clarity and Patience: Teachers’ ability to explain tasks clearly and patiently was highly valued, scoring an average of 4.78 out of 5.
• Excitement for Lessons: Most students look forward to their music lessons, with an average rating of 4.47 out of 5.

Areas for Growth

While the overall feedback was positive, there are opportunities for improvement:

• Practice Habits: Students rated their home practice habits at 3.69 out of 5, highlighting a potential area to nurture. We have already begun addressing this with our Music Practice Path printout, which has been a hit with students and teachers alike!
• Enjoyment of Performing: While many students enjoy performing, some students find the experience challenging, giving this question an average score of 3.61 out of 5.

Insights from Open-Ended Feedback

Students shared heartfelt thoughts about what they love most about learning music. Responses included:

• “I get to impress my family.”
• “It’s exciting and sounds good.”
• “It brings me joy”

When asked for suggestions, many students said they wouldn’t change a thing. Others expressed interest in exploring more relevant songs to make lessons even more engaging, a suggestion that our teachers have taken to heart.

We are thrilled to see how much our students value their music education and are committed to further enhancing their experiences. Keep up the great work!

We provide music playschool, pre-instrument, and individual & group music lessons in Helsinki, Espoo, and online.

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