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 are happy to help ISM students in buying or renting instruments, and we also have our own small stock of instruments available for hire for lessons. Note that instrument rentals are offered for ISM students only. Please contact us for more information.
We offer lessons in the following languages:
Our Music Lessons Are:
For All Ages
For All Skill Levels
For Individuals or Groups
Taught by Highly-Trained International Teachers
Provided without Entrance Exams
Open for Year-Round Enrollment
Click here for lesson guidelines and current curriculum
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 optional 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.
Lesson Locations
We offer individual and group music lessons at schools in Helsinki, Espoo and Oulu, as well as our studio at Hietalahdenkatu 8 & 10 in Helsinki.
To view current teaching schedules, click on your preferred location:
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