The Instrument Academies offer top-level music education to talented and motivated young musicians.
Our students, who range in age from 8 to 22, come from all over Finland. We support their goal-oriented instrument studies by offering masterclasses led by some of the best Finnish and international teachers during weekends and school holidays.
The Instrument Academies is a registered association comprising the String Academy, the Youth Piano Academy Finland, the Woodwind Academy, and the Brass Academy. They were founded as separate entities, but in 2023 they came together under a joint umbrella association, the Instrument Academies.
The Instrument Academies Association is supported by the Finnish Cultural Foundation and the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation.
News
Violinist Julia Fischer to teach String Academy students in Porvoo on 25 February 2025 - Sign up to listen to the masterclass
4.2.2025
One of the world's leading violinists, Julia Fischer, will hold a masterclass for students of the Finnish String Academy preparing for the national Juhani Heinonen Violin Competition.
Tuula Sarotie and Erkki Liikanen elected as new members to the board of trustees of the Instrument Academies Association
17.1.2025
Janne Malmivaara, Tanja Nisonen and Anni Pokki remain on the board. In addition, a steering group appointed by the Finnish Cultural Foundation has started its work.
Young musicians were celebrated at the launch of the Instrument Academies
23.12.2024
The event took place at the Helsinki Music Centre on 17 December 2024 and consisted of a panel discussion and a concert.
From the Instrument Academies to the top - panel discussion and concert at Musiikkitalo on 17 December
5.12.2024
The launch event will feature a concert by students from the Instrument Academies and a panel discussion with Esa-Pekka Salonen and Susanna Pettersson, among others. Advance registration is required to attend the event.