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Music Playschool, Voice Lessons, and Choir in Helsinki and Espoo

Indian Music Playschool

For children ages 3-6

45-minute lessons

In Helsinki and Espoo

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Voice Lessons

Groups for children or adults

60-minute lessons

In Helsinki and Espoo

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Choir

For children ages 7-13

45-minute lessons

In Helsinki and Espoo

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Indian Music Playschool Lessons

Our Indian music playschool for children offers a nurturing and joyful environment where young minds can explore and develop their musical talents.


Music Playschool Lessons for Children Ages 3-6

Welcome to our fun and engaging Indian Music Playschool Lessons! Lessons include:

  • Introduction to classical instruments like tabla, harmonium, and tanpura.
  • Singing & Vocal Training: Learn the basics of Indian classical singing (Swaras and Talas), and learn Sanskrit Stotras, Songs and Bhajans.
  • Creative Movement: Dance and rhythm activities that enhance coordination and musicality.
  • Music and Play: Integrative play sessions where music and fun go hand in hand.
  • Relaxation Techniques: Young children are taught to self-heal and relax using effective breathing techniques.
  • End of Season Concert: With our concerts children learn to perform on stage with confidence.

All lessons are taught in English or in Hindi (as necessary). 

Schedule

Lessons in Helsinki (Hietalahdenkatu 8, Helsinki)

Saturdays 14.00-14.30: Ages 3-4
Saturday 15.00-15.45: Ages 5-6

Lessons in Espoo (Lillhemtintie 1, Espoo)

Saturdays 11.00-11.30: Ages 3-4
Saturday 12.00-12.45: Ages 5-6

Lessons begin 24 August 2024, or whenever groups are filled.

Price

Ages 3-4: 157,50€ per semester (15 x 30 min lessons)
Ages 5-6: 195€ per semester (15 x 45 min lessons)

Children are welcome to start lessons at any time during the semester. The semester fee will be adjusted according to the number of lessons remaining.

Indian Voice Lessons

Indian Voice Group Lessons for All Ages

The following lessons take place at the ISM Studio (Hietalahdenkatu 8, Helsinki). These lessons follow the ancient Indian ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara, a teacher-disciple tradition inherent in Indian culture. Lessons will include:

  • Voice training, stability and pitch correction
  • Building a solid foundation of Swaras (12 Musical Notes), Talas (Rhythms) and Voice training through various note arrangement patterns (Paltas and Alankaras)
  • Sing along with Indian musical instruments like Tanpura, Harmonium and Tabla
  • An introduction to Indian Ragas, their basis, style and personality, light classical songs, bhajans, folk music
  • Breathwork and self-healing techniques through music
  • Music Theory and History of Indian Musical Tradition
  • Participation in end of the season concerts

For Who: Children and adults interested in Indian vocal music
Group size: 2-4 students 

Schedule

Lessons in Helsinki (Hietalahdenkatu 8, Helsinki)

For lesson times in Helsinki, please write to info@ismfinland.org

Lessons in Espoo (Lillhemtintie 1, Espoo)

For lesson times in Espoo, please write to info@ismfinland.org

Lessons begin mid-August 2024, or whenever groups are filled.

Price

360€-525€ per semester (15 lessons of 45 minutes each), depending on group size.

Indian Music Choir

Indian Music Choir

The ISM Indian Music Choir is a unique opportunity for children ages 7-13 to experience rich traditions of Indian Classical and Folk Music, Bollywood Hits and Global Music blended with fun contemporary tunes.

The course includes:

  • A wide range of vocal techniques including breathing control, pitch and tone correction, improving voice range, diction and pronunciation, posture, stage presence and over all knowledge of Indian Music.
  • Voice modulations and dialogue delivery techniques while preparing for exclusive performances that require children to enact plays through music and dialogues.
  • An immersive experience in the folk and other ethnic traditions of India that allows children to explore learning songs of various languages and cultures from India.

Overall, this is a wonderful way to introduce your child into a disciplined, team-work oriented, multi-cultural learning environment.

For more information contact the teacher at ujjainee@ismfinland.org

Schedule

Lessons in Helsinki (Hietalahdenkatu 8, Helsinki)

Wednesdays 17:00 – 17:45

Lessons in Espoo (Monikko, Leppävaara)

Thursdays 17:00 -17:45

Price

Free!

Meet the Teacher

Ujjainee Ghosh

Ujjainee Ghosh holds a Senior Diploma in Indian Classical Music awarded by the esteemed music school of Prayag Sangeet Samiti in India and is pursuing her final year of Bachelor’s in Indian Classical Music. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Communications and a Diploma in Education. She has experience as a teacher in Cambridge-affiliated schools and has been teaching music for many years. With her experience in music, communication studies and education, Ujjainee strives to integrate music with educational principles that contribute to a well-rounded life experience while promoting holistic development in a fun and positive environment.

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For questions regarding registration and scheduling, please contact:

info@ismfinland.org

For more details on lessons, please contact:

Ujjainee Ghosh
ujjainee@ismfinland.org