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Music preparation

All children aged 7-9 are welcome to the music preparation course, no previous music studies are needed.

Music preparation is a goal-oriented form of music education planned as a continuation of the
music playschool.

Music preparation is arranged at the Kuula-opisto and in schools.

Objectives and teaching content

  • Familiarisation with different styles of music.
  • Familiarisation with orchestral instruments by listening and experimenting.
  • Teaching the child to apply basic musical principles independently.
  • Preparing the child for individual teaching.

Teaching times and places

Music preparation courses are arranged at the Kuula-opisto and in schools. Each lesson lasts for 45 minutes.

  • Teaching at the Kuula-opisto facilities
    • ukulele, kantele
    • afternoon- and evening groups
  • Teaching in schools (grades 1–3)
    • Hietalahden koulu, Keskuskoulu, Huutoniemen koulu, Länsimetsän koulu, Isolahden koulu, Suvilahden koulu, Onkilahden koulu, Steinerkoulu (in finnish) and Vikinga skola, Övningsskola, Sundom skola and Gerby skola (in swedish)
    • musical instruments: ukulele, kantele, piano, recorder and pocket clarinet (finnish speakers)
    • piano, ukulele and kantele (swedish speakers)
    • the time of teaching is agreed with the school
  • Teaching in Laihia (grades 1–3)
    • Rauhala School (evening group)
Contacts

Contact us

Kuula-opisto's office