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Music in Helsinki
Music for kids in Helsinki
There are 21 clubs in Helsinki, training at 63 venues between them. Most groups run in Kamppi / Ruoholahti, Kallio and City Centre. Groups take children from about 1 to 20, split by age and skill level.
Below is each club's own page with its age groups, contact details and location on the map. Filter the list by district if you want something close to home or school.
What it costs
Group music-play classes are relatively affordable, while individual instrument lessons at music schools cost more, often around 200-600 euros or more per term depending on lesson length and format, sometimes plus instrument rental. Exact prices are listed on each club's own page.
Districts
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G SongLab biisipajat
Other
G SongLab is a free songwriting workshop for young people aged 13-28 who want to make their own music. In the workshops participants compose, write lyrics and produce songs together under professional guidance. Sessions run in the Helsinki region at venues such as music schools and cultural centres.
Itä-Helsingin musiikkiopisto
East Centre
The East Helsinki Music Institute (IHMO) offers basic music education for children and youth, including instrument and vocal tuition, orchestras, and choirs. For toddlers and young children (0-6 years), there is a music playschool (muskari).
Kallion Musiikkikoulu
Kallio
A private music school in Helsinki (Kallio) offering music and singing lessons for all ages, from toddlers to adults. The school has no entrance exams and welcomes students of all skill levels. The program includes instruction on various instruments, vocals, bands, and music playschool.
Musiikkikoulu Malmi & Itäkeskus
Puotila
Musiikkikoulu Malmi & Itäkeskus offers music education for children and adults in Helsinki without entrance exams. The program includes individual and group instrument lessons, singing, bands, and music playschool (satumuskari) for toddlers.
Keski-Helsingin musiikkiopisto, Central Helsinki Music Institute
Kallio
Music institute in Central Helsinki for children and young people. Offers individual and group instrument lessons, choirs, orchestras, and music playschools (muskari) for toddlers.
DEBUT Music School
Kallio
Individual piano lessons for children and adults of any skill level in Helsinki (Kalasatama). Lessons are conducted in English, Finnish, and Russian in a bright studio featuring a white grand piano and sea views.
Stadin Musakoulu
Kamppi / Ruoholahti
Formerly known as Stadin Musakoulu, the music school continues its operations under the name of teacher Elias Patrikainen. It offers private piano and composition lessons for children and adults in a home studio in the Ruoholahti district.
Sävelmetsä
West Herttoniemi
Sävelmetsä is a small and warm-spirited music school and music therapy center operating in Espoo and Helsinki. They offer piano, guitar, and singing lessons for all ages, as well as early childhood music education groups.
Taideyliopiston Sibelius-Akatemia
City Centre
The Junior Academy of the Sibelius Academy offers world-class music education for talented children and young people. The program includes individual instrument tuition, chamber music, and music theory, preparing students for professional studies.
Helsingin Konservatorio
Kamppi / Ruoholahti
The Helsinki Conservatory offers comprehensive music education for children and youth. The activities include a music playschool for toddlers, basic arts education (instrument lessons, singing), as well as choirs and orchestras.
Jamkids, Leppävaara
Kamppi / Ruoholahti
Jamkids is a cheerful and exciting music playschool for children aged 0–6 in Espoo and the Uusimaa region. Lessons involve singing, playing instruments, moving, and exploring the world of music through play and fun.
Musiikki- ja kulttuurikoulu Sandels
Töölö
A Swedish-speaking music and culture school in Helsinki (Töölö). Offers instruction in instruments (classical and pop/rock), singing, as well as choirs, orchestras, dance groups, and a musical theater studio.
Länsi-Helsingin musiikkiopisto
Munkkiniemi
Länsi-Helsingin musiikkiopisto is a music institute founded in 1945 in Munkkiniemi, Helsinki. The institute offers basic music education and early childhood music education (muskari) for children and youth, including instruction in various instruments and orchestra activities.
Eiran musiikkiopisto
Punavuori
Private music institute in central Helsinki offering instrument lessons, singing, and music education for all ages. The program includes music playschool (muskari) for babies, individual lessons, and group activities without entrance exams.
Pohjois-Helsingin musiikkiopisto
Malmi
Music institute in Northern Helsinki offering instrument lessons, ensemble playing, and early childhood music education (muskari). The instruction is led by qualified professionals with the goal of inspiring students and providing a solid musical foundation.
Töölön Musiikkiopisto
Töölö
A homely music institute in Helsinki offering music education for children of all ages and adults. The curriculum includes musical playgroups (muskari) for toddlers, individual instrument lessons, orchestra, and music theory.
Audio Lehtovuori
West Pakila
Audio Lehtovuori is a Helsinki-based music production and audio company that also provides teaching. Through Finland's hobby model (Harrastamisen Suomen malli) it runs songwriting (biisipaja), DJ and music-technology activities for young people, covering the basics of music production and studio work.
Freya Frischknecht Tmi
Kamppi / Ruoholahti
Flutist and music pedagogue Freya Frischknecht gives private and small-group flute lessons for all ages, including children and youth from beginners to advanced. Lessons are held in Helsinki at Lapinlahdenpolku 8 and also remotely.
Taidetöölö
Ullanlinna
Taidetöölö is a music school in Helsinki offering lessons in singing, piano, violin, guitar, cello and accordion. Teaching is available as private lessons and in small groups for all ages, with the youngest students starting at age 3. Trial lessons and beginner courses are also available.
Helsingin Saksalainen koulu
City Centre
The music school operating within the school offers high-quality instruction in classical and band instruments as well as singing, in both Finnish and German. Activities include choirs, orchestras, and bands, with teaching following the standards of the Bundesverband Freier Musikschulen.
Creative Learning Studio
Other
Creative Learning Studio (CLS Finland) is a music teaching studio operating in Helsinki and online. For children it offers music playschool, body percussion and boomwhackers sessions and music courses in English, and it teaches piano, guitar, ukulele and singing. The activity started in Oulu and has expanded to Helsinki.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does music cost in Helsinki?
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Group music-play classes are relatively affordable, while individual instrument lessons at music schools cost more, often around 200-600 euros or more per term depending on lesson length and format, sometimes plus instrument rental. Exact prices are listed on each club's own page.
What age is music suitable for?
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Musical-play groups welcome children from toddler age, sometimes with a parent present, while individual instrument lessons usually begin around age six or seven. Groups are organised by age and, for instruments, by playing level.
Where can I find music clubs in Helsinki?
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Clubs are spread across the city and its districts. Use the map and filters above to find the location nearest to you.