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 2026-2027 school year!
Our autumn 2026 semester begins on August 17 (for individual and group lessons) and August 22 (for Music Playschool lessons), but enrollment is open year round and we still have space for you! 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 Lessons
For ages 3 months – 7 years
Pre-Instrumental Group Lessons
For Ages 5-8
Instrument & Voice Lessons
For All Ages
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).
Upcoming Events
September 20: Medha Basu – Hindustani Music Workshop
In cooperation with Sanskriti Suomi, we are happy to organise a Hindustani Music Workshop with vocalist Medha Basu. a distinguished disciple of Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty and a scholar at the Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata.
This immersive introduction to Indian classical music features two workshops for students of Indian music: one aimed at beginners and enthusiasts seeking a clear, structured entry point into the world of Indian melody, voice culture, and traditional compositions, and another for learners who already have a grounding in Indian classical music and wish to refine their understanding of Raaga structure, improvisation, and compositional depth.
13:00-14:30 – Beginners’ Session:
- Introduction to Indian music — foundational notes (swaras) and essential beginner practice materials
- Preparing the voice for singing — breathwork, tone development, and vocal warm‑ups rooted in classical training
- Basics of Indian classical music — explained through a guided Raaga‑based melody
- Learning compositions — a Bhajan, Bandish, or popular Raaga‑based compositions taught step‑by‑step
15:00-16:30 – Advanced Session:
- Exploring an Indian Classical Raaga — its defining character, note behaviour, and signature movements
- Approaching improvisation — how to begin shaping musical ideas within a Raaga
- Understanding vistaar, taan, and bol‑banāwa — key elements of classical development and expression
- Learning a Bandish in multiple Taalas — a composition taught across two or three rhythmic cycles
The combined package includes both the beginner and advanced sessions, offering a complete journey from foundational concepts to deeper classical exploration.
Date: 20 September 2026
Times: 13:00–14:30 (Beginner Session) & 15:00–16:30 (Advanced Session)
Price: 20€ (Beginners’ Session), 35€ (Advanced Session), 50€ (both sessions)
Location: ISM Seaside Studio, Ruoholahdenranta 1D, Helsinki 00180
Purchase tickets and register here.
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
Events & Workshops
Upcoming concerts, day courses, and global music workshops