Early music education

Early music education supports the child's development in many ways, both socially, motorically and emotionally. Read more about the beneficial effects and research results of the muskari hobby FROM HERE.

In the music early childhood education groups offered by the Music Institute, children can get under the guidance of a professional music pedagogue and get to know music by playing, singing, playing and moving in a fun way! Sign up for groups here!

In addition to the traditional muscari groups (for 0-6 year olds), the music college has many groups for 6-8 year olds with different emphasis. Whether you're an avid player, singer, or just a little bit of a rocker to the beat of the music, there's something for everyone. You can apply for early childhood education groups throughout the school year, no previous skills are required. Places will be allocated in order of registration as long as there is enough space. The prerequisite for starting groups is 4 students/group. More information can be obtained from the music college office or directly from the groups' teacher Tuija Muona (tel. 0400 856 474, tuija. foodedu.imatra.fi (tuija[dot]muona[at]edu[dot]imatra[dot]fi)).

GROUPS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025

 

MA

Music coaching (Mansikkala school center) at 13:15 - 14:00

 

TI

Music coaching (Koske school center) at 13:15 - 14:00

Muskari 3-4 year olds at 16:00 - 16:45

Muskari 0-2 year olds at 16:45 - 17:30

Muskari 5-6 year olds at 17:45 - 18:30

 

KE

Piano coaching from 15:30 to 16:30 (also includes individual lessons in addition to group lessons!)

Musical instrument carousel from 16:45 to 17:30

 

TO

Music coaching (Vuoksenniska school center) at 13:15 - 14:00

Muskari 3-4 year olds at 16:45 - 17:30

Vekarabändi klo 17:30 - 18:15

 

MUSKER GROUPS

Getting to know music is easy and fun at Muskari, or music play school! In the lessons, we work on many things, from playing and singing along to music to drawing and imitating robots. Teaching is interactive and progresses according to the child's developmental level.

The contents of the music groups change as the children grow.

1–2 year olds parents are still present during class as support and security. During the lessons, we move a lot with the music, which develops motor skills and at the same time experiences and learns musical things. Imagination games, speech and singing become part of the lessons as the children grow.

3–4 year olds come to the muscari lesson already alone, although at the beginning their own adult can accompany the child. In a group, understanding and learning musical things takes place through play. The children's own activity and creativity are used and utilized in everything they do. Music is made and learned by singing, playing and moving.

5–6 year olds are already independent Muscarians, with whom singing and playing is a familiar activity. Musical skills are developed e.g. through rhythms and melodies in playful ways that support the child's linguistic and motor development. After Muskari, it is natural to move on to, for example, basic studies at a music college, if you have found an instrument you like.

BABY JUMPER (approx. 3 - 12 months)

Vavamuskari is a wonderful place to start the interaction between baby and parent! In Vavamuskari, we sing, rhyme, spin and move with the help of the parent. The group also plays, listens, smells and tastes the world through different senses. There are no musical skill requirements, but each parent's own voice is the most beautiful in the world for their child. In Vavumuskari, the early interaction between child and parent is enriched and supported through musical means. The smallest babies work in the arms and together with the parent, while the bigger babies are already crawling and toddlering on their own feet during the lesson.

FAMILY MUSKY

Two children under school age can come to the family party accompanied by one guardian to play music together. The group strengthens families' communication and presence with each other and, of course, enjoys being together through music. The price of the family pass is €178 per family, additional members are charged €50 per person.

TRAINING GROUPS (for around 6-8 year olds)

In the instrument coaching groups, the basic concepts of music (rhythm, melody, harmony) are introduced and knowledge of these concepts is strengthened through musical movement, playing, singing and listening.

In music coaching we comfortably combine music and elementary studies of the basics of music and explore the basic elements of music together functionally by playing, singing, moving and listening. Music coaching groups meet at school centers: Mansikkala school center on Mondays from 13.15:14 to 13.15 p.m., Koski school center on Tuesdays from 14.00:13.15 p.m. to 14.00:XNUMX p.m. and Vuoksenniska school center on Thursdays from XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. Registration using the Epos form.

Piano- and ukulele coaching groups the focus is naturally on the instrument in question and the lessons prepare you for the basic studies at the music college.

Music carousel is intended for children aged approx. 6-8 who are interested in getting to know different musical instruments. These include ukulele, kantele, piano, violin and record players. The studies are part of early childhood music education and they function as a bridge between early childhood music education and basic music studies. In the instrument carousel, you get to know a specific instrument for four weeks, after which the instrument changes. The instrument carousel is a great way to try playing as a hobby before starting basic music studies. The child learns the basics of playing different instruments and gets confirmation of his own preferences regarding different instruments.

 

OTHER GROUPS

Vekara band offers a channel for "future band musicians" aged around 6-8. The band uses special "Vekara instruments", as well as rhythm instruments, piano and sings. Vekara instruments are designed for the needs of small players. Also in Vekarabändi, cooperation and versatile musical development are important in addition to playing in a band. In the lessons, social skills, playing together and working in a group are practiced, as well as getting to know the basic concepts of music (rhythm, melody, harmony) and strengthening knowledge of these concepts through musical movement, playing, singing and listening.