Enrolment Opportunities in Music, Dance, and Theatre
Enrolment at the Institute is conducted through an application queue. The online registration system includes separate application forms for each art form.
Enrollment at the Institute is done by registering in the application queue. The online registration system has separate application forms for each art form.
Music students are admitted in the order of registration, subject to availability, and no entrance examination is required. Previous music studies are not a prerequisite for admission. Applicants who remain on the waiting list after the initial application process are given priority in subsequent admissions.
Applicants for dance studies are required to attend an introductory class, which will be scheduled at a later date and held at the Myllysaari Dance Studio, located in the Myllysaari Museum building, second floor (Kanavanranta 3).
Theatre students are admitted in the order of registration. Previous theater studies are not a prerequisite for admission.
At the beginning of their studies, students attend lessons twice a week, combining both group instruction and individual one-to-one teaching. Group sessions emphasize making music together and introduce the fundamentals of music in a practical and engaging way, taking into account each student’s individual skill level.
As students progress, their studies expand to include music theory and participation in a variety of ensembles, such as orchestras, chamber music groups, bands, and interdisciplinary collaborative projects within basic arts education.
Performance is an integral component of the curriculum. Students regularly perform at concerts and events organized by the institute and in cooperation with other community and cultural partners.
Basic dance education can begin as early as the age of three, although students may also start at school age. The education is goal-oriented, progressive, and systematically structured from year to year. Its objective is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that support sustained engagement with dance and, where appropriate, enable progression to professional studies.
The programme offers students a broad foundation in dance technique and artistic expression, while encouraging them to experience dance as a diverse and enriching art form. Teaching emphasizes self-acceptance, respect for others, and positive interaction within a group setting.
Dance education fosters joy, creativity, and personal insight, contributing to the development of a positive self-image and supporting lifelong well-being.
In the Instrument Workshop, participants have the opportunity to experience what it feels like to play a real musical instrument under the guidance of a qualified instrument teacher.
The workshop offers a short introduction to instrument studies—a “taste” of what learning an instrument is all about. Participants may choose to continue their musical journey at their own pace by enrolling in the music school, progressing as far as their interest and motivation take them, even towards professional studies if desired.
Participation in the workshop does not require the purchase of an instrument. All instruments used during the lessons are provided by the music school.
Each lesson lasts 20 minutes. The first session is free of charge, and subsequent sessions cost 20 € per lesson (e.g. three lessons for a total of 40 €). If a participant does not attend their reserved free session, a fee of 20 € will still be charged.
Flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, violin, viola, cello, double bass, acoustic guitar, kantele, accordion, percussion, voice, piano, pop-piano, harpsichord, electric guitar, electric bass.
Flute, recorder, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, violin, viola, cello, acoustic guitar, kantele, accordion, voice, piano, pop-piano, electric guitar.