Rhythm music

Music Institute Avonia´s rhythm music departments instruction to develop your technical skills, to give you an overview of different styles and to help you interpret each style accordingly. Ensemble playing is extremely important when learning to play a band instrument. That is why the BAAM method (details ahead) is an essential part of rhythm music instruction here at the Avonia Music Institute. Its main objective is to bring the theory and practise of music closer together.

Avonia’s rhythm music department is situated in Olari, Espoo. The department teaches you electric guitar, bass, drums and singing among other instruments.

Instruments

Inside Music Institute Avonia’s rhythm department the following instruments are available for you to study

Acoustic steel guitar

The acoustic guitar has been an integral part of rock and pop music since their beginnings. It is a widely-used accompaniment instrument, exemplified by many vocalists who also play steel-stringed acoustic guitar. It is also a versatile and demanding solo instrument that can play a full piece of music on its own. The strings are played with a plectrum or fingers, or a combination of both. Besides the material of the strings used, the most notable differences between a steel-stringed acoustic guitar and a nylon-stringed classical guitar lie in the actual construction, shape and form of the instrument. Classical guitars are sometimes used in non-classical music, most notably latin music. Students can begin these studies on a nylon-string, steel-string, or electric guitar. Recommended starting at age 7-8.
Vocals

Instruction aims to teach you how to use your voice as variedly as possible and to acquaint you with basic singing techniques in rhythm music. The repertoire coves different styles of rhythm music, as well as their stylistic interpretation. In addition, attention is given to performing and using the microphone. Recommended starting at age 13.
Piano/Keyboard

The lessons cover a wide variety of styles in rhythm music. As well as the piano, you will learn the principles of different electric keyboard instruments, such as the synthesiser. In addition to their own private lessons, keyboardists also attend joint band and theory instruction (BAAM). Playing in a band is essential for a pianist and keyboardist specialising in rhythm music. It is an environment where you will immediately be able to put into practise all that you have learned in theory. Here at Avonia, you may even begin at the age of 4, given that you possess a readiness to learn.
Drums

You may begin playing the drums around the age of 6 or 7. The instrument is suitable for anyone interested in rhythm and motor coordination. Drumming lessons concentrate on playing techniques and the most important accompaniment comps. Playing in a band is essential for a drummer since the drums are above all part of a band.
Bass guitar

In bass lessons, you will become familiar with the instrument's possibilities and the ways of playing it through different styles. Although the bass guitar has gained ground as a solo instrument during the past decades, it is essentially an accompaniment instrument. Once you have mastered the basics, you will be able to take part in one of our BAAM bands. Recommended starting at age 7-8.
Electric guitar

The electric guitar has established itself in pop/rock assemblies. This is no wonder, since in the hands of a skilfull musician the electric guitar is an extremely versatile and expressive instrument, which can be used for accompaniment or playing melodies. Thanks to amplifiers and effect pedals, the possibilities of changing the sound add to the instrument’s variety. Recommended starting at age 7-8.
Ukulele

Ukuleleopetusta järjestetään ryhmäopetuksena, mutta yksityistunnit ovat myös mahdollisia. Suositeltava aloitusikä on 7-8- vuotiaana. Ukulele -ryhmässä opetellaan soittamaan ukulelea sekä tutustutaan nuottien lukemiseen ja musiikin ilmiöihin laulujen ja leikkien kautta. Ryhmässä opetellaan soittamaan perussointuja, helppoja komppeja sekä näppäilyä ukulelella. Ukulelen lisäksi tunnilla soitetaan ja säestetään lauluja myös rytmisoittimilla. Ukulelen opiskelu kehittää motorisia taitoja sekä musiikin hahmottamista ja antaa hyvän pohjan musiikkiharrastukselle ja kaiken lisäksi se on hauskaa!

Acoustic steel guitar

The acoustic guitar has been an integral part of rock and pop music since their beginnings. It is a widely-used accompaniment instrument, exemplified by many vocalists who also play steel-stringed acoustic guitar. It is also a versatile and demanding solo instrument that can play a full piece of music on its own. The strings are played with a plectrum or fingers, or a combination of both. Besides the material of the strings used, the most notable differences between a steel-stringed acoustic guitar and a nylon-stringed classical guitar lie in the actual construction, shape and form of the instrument. Classical guitars are sometimes used in non-classical music, most notably latin music. Students can begin these studies on a nylon-string, steel-string, or electric guitar. Recommended starting at age 7-8.
Vocals

Instruction aims to teach you how to use your voice as variedly as possible and to acquaint you with basic singing techniques in rhythm music. The repertoire coves different styles of rhythm music, as well as their stylistic interpretation. In addition, attention is given to performing and using the microphone. Recommended starting at age 13.
Piano/Keyboard

The lessons cover a wide variety of styles in rhythm music. As well as the piano, you will learn the principles of different electric keyboard instruments, such as the synthesiser. In addition to their own private lessons, keyboardists also attend joint band and theory instruction (BAAM). Playing in a band is essential for a pianist and keyboardist specialising in rhythm music. It is an environment where you will immediately be able to put into practise all that you have learned in theory. Here at Avonia, you may even begin at the age of 4, given that you possess a readiness to learn.
Drums

You may begin playing the drums around the age of 6 or 7. The instrument is suitable for anyone interested in rhythm and motor coordination. Drumming lessons concentrate on playing techniques and the most important accompaniment comps. Playing in a band is essential for a drummer since the drums are above all part of a band.
Bass guitar

In bass lessons, you will become familiar with the instrument's possibilities and the ways of playing it through different styles. Although the bass guitar has gained ground as a solo instrument during the past decades, it is essentially an accompaniment instrument. Once you have mastered the basics, you will be able to take part in one of our BAAM bands. Recommended starting at age 7-8.
Electric guitar

The electric guitar has established itself in pop/rock assemblies. This is no wonder, since in the hands of a skilfull musician the electric guitar is an extremely versatile and expressive instrument, which can be used for accompaniment or playing melodies. Thanks to amplifiers and effect pedals, the possibilities of changing the sound add to the instrument’s variety. Recommended starting at age 7-8.
Ukulele

Ukuleleopetusta järjestetään ryhmäopetuksena, mutta yksityistunnit ovat myös mahdollisia. Suositeltava aloitusikä on 7-8- vuotiaana. Ukulele -ryhmässä opetellaan soittamaan ukulelea sekä tutustutaan nuottien lukemiseen ja musiikin ilmiöihin laulujen ja leikkien kautta. Ryhmässä opetellaan soittamaan perussointuja, helppoja komppeja sekä näppäilyä ukulelella. Ukulelen lisäksi tunnilla soitetaan ja säestetään lauluja myös rytmisoittimilla. Ukulelen opiskelu kehittää motorisia taitoja sekä musiikin hahmottamista ja antaa hyvän pohjan musiikkiharrastukselle ja kaiken lisäksi se on hauskaa!

BAAM

At the Music Institute Avonia you’ll learn the Basics of African American Music (BAAM), where theoretical and ear training play an integral part of the studies, both in solo and ensemble playing.

The lessons put rhythm music theory, ear training, transcription and band playing together into a coherent package. Weekly lessons consist of a theory section and a band practise section.

In the theory section, you will work independently with the book called Tohtori Toonika book (only available in Finnish and Swedish), with the help of your teacher

This enables you to progress at your individual pace. The book covers the entire elementary level. In the practical section, you will play pieces of music with the band and thus develop your understanding of themes introduced in the theory section. The core objective of band practise is for you to identify yourself as a part of the band’s joint sound.

In rhythm music, even instrumental studies focus on band practise because each instrument is part of a larger musical entity – the band. Performing is an essential part of the syllabus.

Music technology

With basic studies in music technology the student is able to produce, record, edit and send music in a digital environment.

Main focus is in both notation and digital sound handling as well as recording and editing.

After completing the basic studies in music technology, you will master the principles of the equipment used in instruction, as well as understand the common terminology and vocabulary used for the concepts, equipment and work practises in music technology.

Studies in music technology will support development with our instrument, provide you with a readiness to create your own music and to act in the modern field of music.

Music technology studies consist of the following entities:

Basics of music technology
Basics of working in a studio
Basics of music production

After completing the basic studies, the student will be able to compose music on a midi based notation programme, record different instruments, edit (mix) sounds, create sound files in various forms from existing music material, transfer and upload audio files to the internet and between computers and audio units.

Basic studies include the basics of studio work and audio systems. You will become familiar with working in a studio and in basics of audio systems, you will learn the basics of sound amplifying and recording a concert.

In the classical and rhythm music groups, special attention is given to their unique characteristics. Music technology studies are included in the Avonia Music Institute term fee.

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Rhythm music

Rhythm music

Avonia’s rhythm music department is situated in Olari, Espoo. The department teaches you electric guitar, bass, drums and singing among other instruments.

Instruments

Instruments

Inside Music Institute Avonia’s rhythm department the following instruments are available for you to study

Acoustic steel guitar

Vocals

Piano/Keyboard

Drums

Bass guitar

Electric guitar

Ukulele

Acoustic steel guitar

Vocals

Piano/Keyboard

Drums

Bass guitar

Electric guitar

Ukulele

BAAM

BAAM

At the Music Institute Avonia you’ll learn the Basics of African American Music (BAAM), where theoretical and ear training play an integral part of the studies, both in solo and ensemble playing.

Music technology

Music technology

With basic studies in music technology the student is able to produce, record, edit and send music in a digital environment.