Studying at the Music Institute
Music Playschool and Preparatory Instrument Instruction
Early music education is a gradual process of teaching, aiming to develop a child’s creativity, musical skills and self-esteem.
Ensemble Playing and Groups
Ensemble playing is part of the student’s musical learning. Ensemble skills are studied in a specific and characteristic way for each instrument, in different modules, taking into account the age and stage of the student’s studies.
Academic Year 2025–2026
| Autumn semester begins | Mon 11.8.2025 |
| Autumn break | Mon 20.10. – Fri 24.10.2025 |
| Autumn semester ends | Fri 12.12.2025 |
| Winter break | Mon 15.12.2025 – Mon 5.1.2026 |
| Epiphany | Tue 6.1.2026 |
| Spring semester begins | Wed 7.1.2026 |
| No lessons | Tue 27.1. – Wed 28.1.2026 |
| Sports holiday | Mon 16.2. – Fri 20.2.2026 |
| Easter | Fri 3.4. – Mon 6.4.2026 |
| May Day | Fri 1.5.2026 |
| Ascension Day | Thu 14.5.2026 |
| Spring semester ends | Mon 25.5.2026 |
Curriculum
The Rauma Music Institute follows the curriculum approved by the City’s Education Committee starting from 1.8.2018. An update of the curriculum was approved on 22.6.2022.
The Path of the Player
The Path of the Player is an example of the progression and content of music studies at the Rauma Music Institute, from music playschool for babies to the end of the extended syllabus in basic education in the arts.
Each learner’s path is individual and the journey towards the goal varies depending on the instrument and the age at which the studies begin!
Instrument Introductions
You can discover different instruments and maybe find an instrument you’d like to learn to play yourself. There is a wide range of instruments to choose from.
Equality and Non-Discrimination Plan
The update of Rauma Music Institute’s Equality and Non-Discrimination Plan has been approved on 25.5.2022.
Music Institute Support Association
The Rauma Music Institute Support Association was established in 1971. Since its conception, the association has worked for the benefit of music education in the region, the Rauma Music Institute and its students.
