Studying at a music school

Structure of studies

Early music education or music coaching is available for children under school age. Similarly, early dance training is available in children’s dance groups. School-age children are mainly taught at the basic music and dance levels, and at the music school level, which builds on this.

Adults can study music at basic or college level according to the curriculum.

The teaching is in line with the broad syllabus of basic art education.

The curriculum of the North-East Lapland Music College’s music and dance broad syllabus has been approved by the Welfare Board 7.11.2023 §107

Basic level of music education

Basic subjects:

  • instrumental or vocal major
  • music appreciation: theory and competition, levels 1, 2 and 3, general music theory, basic level
  • Co-production

The music foundation diploma includes:

Final grade in the main subject, level 3
Grades in music theory subjects

  • Music Theory and Music Competition, Basic Level 3
  • general music knowledge, basic level
  • Participation in joint music-making

The certificate will also include any other coursework and the information required by the curriculum criteria.

Advanced studies

In advanced studies in music, students extend or emphasise their studies in a way of their choice. During the course of their studies, students plan and prepare a final project of broad musical competence, which may consist of a variety of units or focus on a specific advanced skill. The final project will have a musical part and possibly other parts.

Subjects for advanced studies:

  • instrumental or vocal major
  • music theory: harmony, music theory, music competition, general musicology
  • Co-production

The certificate of completion of advanced studies includes:

  • Advanced studies in the broader curriculum completed by the student
  • The topic of the final project of the comprehensive syllabus included in the advanced studies
  • A verbal assessment of the student’s completion of a broad curriculum in the arts

As a rule, the diploma must be completed within four years of study.
The certificate will also include any other coursework and the information required by the curriculum criteria.