Application instructions 2026

Page updated 1 April, 2026

We offer basic music education in musical instruments and singing, primarily aimed at children and young people, in Tampere, Ylöjärvi, Kangasala and Hämeenkyrö. No previous experience is required to start studying.

Schedule

  • Application period: 1 March– 30 April
  • Instrument selection sessions: Tuesday, 26 May–Thursday, 28 May
    A more detailed schedule will be drawn up after the application period has ended and will be announced to applicants on Monday, 11 May.
  • The results of the student selection process will be announced to all applicants on Friday, 5 June.
  • New students will begin their studies in August.

Application forms and instructions

Playing

Singing (suzuki, classical and pop/jazz)

Choirs (Tactus and Sympaatti)

Electronic music production

Composing

Information for applicants

New students are accepted into vacant places. The number varies each year depending on the instrument and the students’ home municipalities.

Instruction for all instruments (including singing) is available at our Tampere location. For instrument availability in other municipalities, please visit our location info pages: www.pmo.fi/yhteystiedot/toimipisteet. If the desired instruction is not available in your location, you can come to Tampere for lessons.

Tuition fees for the 2026–2027 academic year are available here: https://pmo.fi/fees/

Instrument demonstrations and trials

If you haven’t decided on an instrument yet, we highly recommend attending our demonstration and trial events (see details below). These sessions give you the opportunity to try out different instruments under the guidance of our teachers.

You can also explore your options on our website and watch our instrument demonstration videos here: Soitinesittelyvideot. In addition to the events listed below, we organizesnumerous concerts featuring performances by children and young people. Check out our event calendar! All events have free admission unless otherwise stated.

Tampere

Friday, 27 March at 4:30 PM & 6:30 PM: Musical fairy tale ”Little Red Riding Hood” & instrument trials at Pyynikintie 2, Multipurpose Hall
Instrument trials will take place via an ”instrument orienteering” session after each concert:
Session 1: Concert 4:30 PM – 5:10 PM | Trials 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Session 2: Concert 6:30 PM – 7:10 PM | Trials 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM

Ylöjärvi and Hämeenkyrö

Saturday, 7 March: Potter Event at Monitoimikeskus Silta, Kyrönsarventie 16, Hämeenkyrö
The wind orchestra Puhallica performs on the cafeteria stage at 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM, followed by instrument trials in the library from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tuesday, 21 April 21 at 6:30 PM: ”Pieni iltasoitto” (Little Serenade) at Leija Library, Koivumäentie 2, Ylöjärvi
Come and learn more about starting a musical hobby and try out instruments with the help of our teachers!