MUSIC PLAYSCHOOL
Inspiring a love and enthusiasm for music in children ages 3 months to 7 years.Our music playschool immerses young children in a rich musical environment while also contributing to their overall development and well-being. Research has shown that early music education is beneficial for brain development and supports a child’s holistic development. We provide lessons at our studio and at partner daycares in the Helsinki and Espoo area.
Awaken
Develop
Support
Encourage
Your child’s own creativity and inventiveness
Enjoy
Learning music in a safe and welcoming environment
Our unique teaching strategy
5-10 Children per Group
Simultaneous learning approach
Variety of learning Activities
Prep for instrument lessons
Find the perfect group for youR CHILD
Baby Groups
30-minute lessons
Family Groups
30-minute lessons
Playgroups
30- or 45-minute lessons
Preschool
45-minute lessons
Music Playschool Schedule
Lessons for the spring semester begin on January 25 and are held in English unless otherwise noted.
The following lessons will be held at the ISM Studio (Hietalahdenkatu 8, Helsinki)
Monday
Spanish language music playschool
Your child can learn the basics of music using songs, rhymes, instrument play, ear training and listening activities. All activities are prepared for suitable age groups and the teaching is completely in Spanish.
16.00-16.30: Ages 1-3, with adult
16.45-17.30: Ages 3-4, no adult
Learn Spanish through music!
The basics of a new language taught through music. Songs, stories, all presented in a fun and engaging way for children to learn Spanish (the main language of the course is English).
17.45-18.30: Ages 5-7, no adult
Tuesday
NEW! World music playschool
Different music from all over the world, including African music, Jazz, folk music and dances, pop music and rock. All presented in a fun way, through singing, improvising, playing and dancing.
17.00-17.45: Ages 6-8, no adult
NEW! Music Carousel
Learn three different instruments! In these lessons, your child can learn the basics of recorder, piano, and ukulele with the goal of perhaps continuing lessons on one of these instruments. 15 lessons total, minimum 3 children.
18.00-18.45: Ages 5-7, no adult
Tuesday
NEW! World music playschool
Different music from all over the world, including African music, Jazz, folk music and dances, pop music and rock. All presented in a fun way, through singing, improvising, playing and dancing.
17.00-17.45: Ages 6-8, no adult
NEW! Music Carousel
Learn three different instruments! In these lessons, your child can learn the basics of recorder, piano, and ukulele with the goal of perhaps continuing lessons on one of these instruments. 15 lessons total, minimum 3 children.
18.00-18.45: Ages 5-7, no adult
Wednesday
Music Playschool
Your child can learn the basics of music using songs, rhymes, instrument play, ear training and listening activities. All activities are prepared for suitable age groups.
9.30-10.00: 3-12 months with mothers
10.30-11.15: Ages 1-3 with adult
Friday
Learn Italian through music
The basics of a new language taught through music. Songs, stories, all presented in a fun and engaging way for children to learn Italian (the main language of the course is English).
16.00-16.45: Ages 4-5, no adult
17.45-18.30: Ages 6-7, no adult
Saturday
Music Playschool
Your child can learn the basics of music using songs, rhymes, instrument play, ear training and listening activities. All activities are prepared for suitable age groups.
9.30-10.00: 3-12 months with mothers
10.30-11.15: Ages 1-3 with adult
11.30-12.15: Ages 4-5, no adult
12.30-13.15: Ages 6-7, no adult
Music PLAYSCHOOL Pricing & Guidelines
Playschool (5-10 children) One Semester (15 lessons)
30 min (0-3 year olds) 135€
45 min (4-7 year olds) 180€
Note: Unfortunately we do not offer sibling or other discounts for playschool lessons.
You can find our lesson guidelines here.
Questions about pricing or lessons?
Meet Our Playschool Team
Livia Schweizer
Giedre Tabocchini
Giedre Tabocchini earned her BA in piano performance at the Lithuanian Music and Theatre Academy (2009). Being a mother influenced Giedre’s decision to concentrate on young age children and their musical education. Giedre coordinates Music Playschool for the International School of Music Finland, and her aim is to transmit passion and love for music among the youngest part of society.
Zane Uitto
Zane has a Masters degree in Global music from the University of the Arts Helsinki and a Bachelors degree in Ethnomusicology from Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music. She has developed an approach for teaching traditional music and world rhythms using games and dancing. Zane has been teaching young children for over 15 years and aims to spread the joy of using music to look at life with wonder.
Music Playschool Locations
We offer music playschool lessons at several preschools and playschools in the Helsinki / Espoo area, as well as at our studio (Hietalahdenkatu 8, Helsinki).
Albatross Daycare (Espoo)
Bright Beginners (Helsinki)
Finnish American Kindergartens (Kamppi, Töölö, Ruoholahti) (Helsinki)
International Childcare and Education Centre (ICEC) Kilo & Meilahti (Helsinki & Espoo)
Touhula Daycare (Espoo)
Is your child’s daycare missing from this list?
Interesting in signing up?
For more information, please contact:
Giedre Tabocchini
Music Playschool Coordinator
045 265 7848
giedre@ismfinland.org