Hands-on Instrument Demos and Music Workshops

Event Introduction

Come visit the International School of Music Finland on Helsinki’s Night of the Arts for high-quality music performances and hands-on instrument demonstrations, as well as fun music workshops for children and adults! You can also meet our teachers and learn more about our school and the lessons we offer. The program is in English.

The following interactive instrument demonstrations will take place from 17:00–19:00 (unless otherwise written):

Drums (from 17:00–18:30)
Flute
Guitar
Piano
Violin

Workshop schedule:

16:00–16:20 Piano pre-instrument group workshop. Take the first steps in learning how to play piano! For children ages 5–8.  Only 5 places available, so please register before the event by emailing info@ismfinland.org Taught by Silvia Melero Gomez.

16:30–16:50 Ukulele interactive demonstration for children ages 7–10. Learn how to play a simple song on the ukulele! Ukuleles will be provided for all participants. Only 7 places available, so please register before the event by emailing info@ismfinland.org. Taught by Silvia Melero Gomez.

17:00–17:20 Indian singing workshop by Ujjainee Ghosh. Learn the basics of Indian singing from an experienced performer and teacher. For everyone ages 7 and up, children and adults. No prior musical experience required.

17:30–17:50 Storytelling and soundscapes for children ages 4–7 by Livia Schweizer. Learn how books, words and stories can be used to create soundscapes and encourage musical creativity! With percussion and small instruments the group will create soundscapes and improvise, encouraged by words and storytelling.

18:00–18:20 Soundpainting for adults by Livia Schweizer. Learn how to improvise and make music by just thinking about colors, gestures and shapes. With percussion and different small instruments the group will explore together the possibilities of ‘soundpainting’. No prior musical experience needed and everyone is welcome!

18:30–18:50 Drumming circle with teacher Henri Salonen. Let’s make fun rhythms as a group in this workshop for all ages! No prior musical experience required.

All ages and nationalities are welcome! The event is in English, and we look forward to seeing you there!

ISM Finland provides individual and group music lessons as well as music playschool lessons for all ages in over 16 languages in Helsinki, Espoo, and online. No entrance exams required, and you can start anytime. Learn more: http://www.ismfinland.org.

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For kids, For young people, Participate, Inside, Avoimet ovet & kierrokset, Music