{"id":2575,"date":"2021-11-16T12:16:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T10:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kuopionkonservatorio.fi\/?page_id=2575"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:54:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T07:54:16","slug":"preparatory-study-of-music","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kuopionkonservatorio.fi\/en\/music-as-a-hobby\/preparatory-study-of-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparatory study of music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/kuopionkonservatorio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Musiikin-valmentavat-opinnot_hero_v_2_pakattu.mp4\" style=\"object-position:52% 43%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 43%\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide mb-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs align  wp-block-bcn-breadcrumb-trail has-text-color has-background\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n\t<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Kuopion konservatorio.\" href=\"https:\/\/kuopionkonservatorio.fi\/en\/\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><i class=\"inline-block mr-1 has-black-color bi bi-house\"><\/i><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"valmentavat-opinnot\">Preparatory study of music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-harmaa-color has-text-color\">Links<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list linkkilista\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kuopionkonservatorio.fi\/en\/application\/\">How to apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kuopionkonservatorio.fi\/en\/application\/continuing-students\/\">Continuing students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kuopionkonservatorio.fi\/en\/kuopio-conservatory\/tuition-fees\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1018\">Tuition fees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kuopionkonservatorio.fi\/en\/kuopio-conservatory\/school-year\/\">School year<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kuopionkonservatorio.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Musiikin-varhaisian-lukujarjestys-2025-2026-8.9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedules<\/a> (in Finnish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kuopionkonservatorio.fi\/lomakkeet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forms<\/a> (in Finnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-ingressi-font-size\">Get acquainted with musical instruments and singing in preparatory music studies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparatory studies in music are suitable for 5-10-year olds who are interested in getting acquainted with learning a musical instrument. It is possible to apply for preparatory studies before applying for basic studies in music. It is also possible to apply straight to basic studies in music without having studied preparatory studies. Preparatory study of music is a part of basic art education and follows the extended syllabus of early age music education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition in preparatory study of music is mainly organized in small groups: tuition of musical instruments is organized in groups of 2-3 and music and <em>kantele<\/em> (a traditional Finnish string instrument) workshops in groups of 6-10. In addition, children&#8217;s choir is active for those interested in singing. The choice of instruments for the following semester is stated on the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"opintoihin-ilmoittautuminen\">Apply for preparatory study of music<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no pre-selection for preparatory study of music &#8211; participants are accepted in the order the applications are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current participants in preparatory study of music can apply for continuation of their studies through Kuopio Conservatory Wilma within a separately stated time-frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New applicants apply during the official application period stated on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"opinnot\">Studies<\/h5>\n\n\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-letm-blocks-accordion\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-letm-blocks-accordion-single-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-head has-valkoinen-color has-vadelma-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-left\">Preparatory instrument study age 5\u20138 (Alkusoitto)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-right\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30\u201345 min. once a week \/ two semesters (one school year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>small groups of 2\u20133 children, one chosen instrument<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>it is recommended to also attend a music playschool group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>musical instrument loan is included in the fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In preparatory instrument studies tuition is given for one school year in one chosen instrument in small groups of 2-3. Selection of instruments varies from year to year and between Conservatory\u2019s teaching locations. Some examples of instruments include piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, trumpet and flute. In small groups, the participants have the chance to try musical instruments as a hobby before applying for basic studies in music. The children learn the basics of the chosen instrument, how it is like to have a musical instrument as a hobby, what happens during the lessons and how it should be practiced at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-letm-blocks-accordion-single-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-head has-valkoinen-color has-vadelma-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-left\">Instrument carousels age 6\u20138 (Soitinkaruselli)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-right\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30\u201360min. once a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>groups of 2\u20133 children, several instruments during the school year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>age 6\u20138: &#8220;kihara&#8221; carousel (guitar, kantele, accordion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>age 6\u20138:  string carousel (violin, viola, cello, double bass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>age 7\u20138: band carousel (keyboard, electric guitar\/bass, drums)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>other instrument combinations are also possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>musical instrument loan is included in the fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In instrument carousel teaching, a child gets tuition on a group of instruments during one school year. Each musical instrument is focused on 3-4 weeks at a time. For practicing at home, loan instruments are available. It is recommended for an accompanying adult to participate in the lessons. Tuition is organised if there is a sufficient number of applications.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The instrument carousels are a great way to experiment with different musical instruments before applying for basic studies in classical or rhythm music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-letm-blocks-accordion-single-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-head has-valkoinen-color has-turkoosi-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-left\">Music workshops age 7\u20138<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-right\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>45\u201360min. once a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>age 7\u20138: music workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>age 7\u20138: kantele workshop (kantele is a traditional Finnish string instrument)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In music workshops, different instruments and the very basics of music theory are introduced. Teaching includes various music related methods, f. ex. singing, playing the instruments, musical games etc. It is possible to apply for music workshops without having previously participated in our music playschool. Those already participating in basic studies in music can also apply for music workshop groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-letm-blocks-accordion-single-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-head has-valkoinen-color has-vihrea-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-left\">Children&#8217;s choir age 6\u20139<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-right\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60min. once a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>age 6\u20139<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The choir practices both familiar and new children\u2019s songs. Also body percussion and rhythmic instruments familiar from music playschool are used. The choir performs a couple of times during the autumn and spring semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-letm-blocks-accordion-single-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-head has-valkoinen-color has-vihrea-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-left\">Preparatory study of voice age 7\u201310 (Alkulaulu)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-right\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30\u201345 min. once a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>groups of 2\u20133 children, duration of 1\u20132 school years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>age 7\u201310<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparatory study of voice develops children\u2019s vocal skills in small groups of 2-3. Musical expression through one\u2019s own voice, new songs and other music related activities form the core of the lessons. Preparatory study of voice acts as a good basis for applying for basic studies in music. A group is formed if there are enough applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-letm-blocks-accordion-single-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-head has-valkoinen-color has-vihrea-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-left\">Choir age 9\u201312<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"heading-right\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns accordion-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60min.once a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>age 9\u201312<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In choir, singing skills are developed together with others! You will learn new songs, musical skills, musical expression and develop your own voice with the opportunity to perform together. The size of the choir varies depending on the number of participants. The choir is open for all &#8211; it doesn\u2019t matter what your background is!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparatory study of music Links Get acquainted with musical instruments and singing in preparatory music studies! Preparatory studies in music are suitable for 5-10-year olds who are interested in getting acquainted with learning a musical instrument. It is possible to apply for preparatory studies before applying for basic studies in music. 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