Music brings joy to life! Give youth a chance to a good hobby which will still bring joy in adulthood!

The Sound of Music Center – since 1994 at the Munkkivuori Shopping center.

It has been stated that music, as a hobby for children, has a positive impact on both the development of the hearing and motoristic skills emphasises the founder and executive manager Risto Kultala. Playing an instrument exercises our brains and also improves our ability to focus. Everyone knows that music also has to be pleasant, and mastering different instruments can prove to be an endless adventure for both the young and the old.

The Musiikkikoulu Music Center was founded November 1994. Since 2003 Musiikkikoulu Music Center’s kannatusyhdistys ry has been in charge of the activities of Music Center.

The Music Center is located in Munkkivuori Shopping center’s 0-floor. The following buses stop outside the shopping center; 14, 18, 52, 52A, 57, 58 and 539.

The lessons are taught with a par or alone. The student progresses based on their skills and abilities. After the student has learned the basics of the instrument, the student can direct their learning to either classical or pop/rock music.

To progress in your studies requires diligent home practise. Regular attendance to the lessons is important for improvement. Owning an instrument is necessary.

The student has a possibility of doing soloistic subjects and music theory course examinations in accordance with the Finnish music-learning institution union’s requirements.

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INSTRUMENT LESSONS (WITH A PAIR)
In the lessons with a pair, students are of the same level and ability. The duration of the lessons is 30 minutes, price 13,90€/student. Semester fee is 278€ and includes 20 lessons. The semester fee is paid in two parts. The first part is 130€ and the second part is the remaining fee.

SINGLE LESSONS
The duration of the lessons is 30 minutes, the price 22,80€. The semester 456€ and includes 20 lessons. The semester fee is paid in two parts. The first part is 190€ and the second part is the remaining fee.

POP&JAZZ SINGING
Learning a good singing technique, voice formation, interpretation and getting to know different techniques and phrasing. This is recommended for ages 16 and older. The lessons last 30 minutes, price 22,80€ (456€) or 45 minutes, price 30,90€.

SIBLING SAVINGS
Another member of the same family of a student at Music Center receives a 10% discount off the semester fee. A third member receives a 20% discount.
Due dates for payment are 16.1.2012 and 31.3.2012. New students also have to pay a registration fee of 10 euros. When more than one member of the same family is taking lessons at the Music Center, the semester fee is divided into three or four fairly equal parts and the final fee is the remaining amount. If payment is late, a note will be sent and the student will be charged 5 euros.

The student confirms their place in the Music Center by paying the first part of the semester fee by the day previously stated.

EDUCATION
The semester lasts a total 37 weeks (17 during autumn and 20 during spring). The Music Center does not stop for a fall holiday due to the varying times of school holidays. However, if a teacher decides to have a fall holiday, they will inform the student directly. The spring semester 9.1. – 1.6.2012. The ski holiday is week 8, during the spring semester.

Come join us! It is never too late to take up music as a hobby!

Music theory groups begin in week 39. We practise the basics of western, tonal, major and minor based music. Included for example are: musical notation, rhythms, intervals, major and minors, scales and chords. Lessons are 45 minutes. The teacher of the music theory lessons is Risto Kultala.
Music Theory basics 1/3
Duration of the course 10x autumn + 6x spring + Exam. Course total fee 95€.
Music Theory basics 2/3 and 3/3
Duration of the course 10x autumn + 10x spring + Exam. Course total fee 115€.

Group course absences will not be refunded. Students are required to participate actively in order for the whole group to improve.

CANCELLATION OF INSTRUMENT AND SINGING LESSONS
If a student cancels an instrument or singing lesson a week before, the lessons will be rearranged for another time or taken in account when calculating the next fee. Lessons cancelled in short notice cannot be refunded. If a teacher cannot make it to a lesson, a substitute will be provided if possible. If not, the lesson will be rearranged for another time or the student will be refunded.