Instrument Academies

The Instrument Academies aim to advance and nurture the musical endeavours of exceptionally talented children and youth in Finland.

The Instrument Academies is a registered association comprising the String Academy, the Youth Piano Academy Finland, and the Brass Academy. Aged between 8 and 20, students of the academies come from all around Finland.

The Instrument Academies Association is supported by the Finnish Cultural Foundation.

News

Violinist Julia Fischer to teach String Academy students in Porvoo on 25 February 2025 - Sign up to listen to the masterclass

Julia Fischer. Photo: Uwe Arens

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.

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Tuula Sarotie and Erkki Liikanen elected as new members to the board of trustees of the Instrument Academies Association

The Board of Trustees elected in December 2024: Erkki Liikanen, Anni Pokki, Tuula Sarotie, Janne Malmivaara and Tanja Nisonen. Photo by Jani Telatie

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.

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