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Music college

Founded in 1966, YMCA Helsinki Music College offers diverse opportunities for children, young people and adults to enjoy music. At YMCA Helsinki Music College you can study playing, singing, musical theory and composition either on in Music College or in our Open Studies. Instrumental teaching is mainly given in Vuorikatu.

When applying for the Music College, a student may be no more than 29 years old. The criteria for student selection include the student’s musical talent and learning ability, which should allow for at least the completion of basic studies in music. On the college line, theoretical studies and proficiency performances are part of the curriculum.

You can register for the Music College by filling out the registration form.

Subjects

Piano

Guitar and electric guitar

Violin and viola

Electric bass

Flute

Saxophone

Drums

Cello

Classical solo singing

Flamenco

Pop-singing groups

Composition

Music theory

Changing your contact information

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Tuition and fees

Tuition in the Music College is determined by the length of the lesson and by the department as follows:

Major subject 45 min, €545, contains 17 weekly hours in the fall, 18 weekly hours in the spring
Minor subject 30 min, €400, contains 14 weekly lessons
Minor subject 45min, €500, contains 14 weekly lessons

Open Studies:
45 min, €655, contains 14 weekly lessons
30 min, €470, contains 14 weekly lessons
 

A theory major, group teaching, €130, includes 14 (45-minute) weekly lessons.

Term fees for instrument teaching include group teaching of musical theory for a single subject.

Band club, €175/ 12 times

Ukulele group, €175/ 12 times

Pop singing groups, €390 children and youth; €430 adults (14 lessons per semester)

Children's flamenco, 30min/€150; 45min/€175 (12 lessons per semester)

Spanish-language musical play school Cantando con Corocó, €150/12 times

Russian-language musical play school, 30min/€150 and 40min/€160 (12 lessons per semester)

15% sibling discount on all classes!

Registration can be cancelled after the first time, after which it is binding. No refunds will be made for classes cancelled mid-semester. Registration is generally for the entire academic year, but a student place for the spring semester can be cancelled by emailing musiikkiopisto@hnmky.fi by 18.12.2025.

At the beginning of the calendar year, in addition to the term fee, we will charge an annual membership fee according to our rules, €50 pupil.

 

SUBSTITUTION OF LESSONS IN CASES OF ILLNESS:

  • Student absences are not compensated.
  • The teacher is responsible for compensating the student for their own sick absences.
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