Rehearsal Facilities in Helsinki
The members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union can book rehearsal spaces of Central Helsinki Music Institute (KHMO music school), Eiran Musiikkiopisto (Eira Institute of Music) and Sound Mind for practicing. Musahotelli offers long term rehearsal spaces. Below you can see prices and more information about the facilities.
Booking a rehearsal spaces from Eira and Central Helsinki Music Institute
For booking credentials, please contact the Union’s office: sml@muusikkojenliitto.fi.
Note! Add your phone number to your contact information in the booking system for possible inquiries related to admission.
Cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before the start of the reservation. After this time, the reservation cannot be canceled, and the applicable fee will be charged.
Central Helsinki Music Institute (KHMO music school)
Members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union can book rehearsal spaces at the Central Helsinki Music Institute (KHMO) on weekdays from 9 am to 1 pm on KHMO’s opening hours (The classes opening hours can be found under the ‘Using the rehearsal spaces‘ section). Users can reserve one room per day. Bookings shorter or longer than this are not possible.
The facilities are suitable for individual practice with acoustic instruments as well as for use by vocal ensembles, brass sections, or other ensembles. There are three available rooms to book – classrooms 3 and 9 feature a piano, grand piano, and two music stands, while classroom 6 has a Yamaha U3 piano and two music stands.
Opening hours and contact information
Spring semester 2025: August 7th to December 18th 2025, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm.
Opening hours by class:
- Class 3 Mon–Fri 9 am to 1 pm
- Class 6 Thu and Fri 9 am to 1 pm
- Class 9 Mon-Wed 9 am to 1 pm
Address: Helsinginkatu 3–5 (Ebeneser House, approximately 100 meters from Sörnäinen metro station).
Prices and billing
- Single session EUR 20
- 10 sessions EUR 130
One session refers to one booking on one day. Billing occurs retrospectively for the autumn and spring seasons; users are billed according to the number of bookings made during the previous season. The package price for 10 sessions is billed for every full set of ten bookings. For each session beyond the set of ten, the price is EUR 20 per session.
Using the Rehearsal Spaces
There are three rentable rooms available: rooms 3 and 9 are equipped with a piano, a grand piano, and two music stands. Room 6 features a Yamaha U3 piano and two music stands.
The practice rooms are primarily intended for personal practice on acoustic instruments.
After practice sessions, the rooms must be left in the same condition as they were found. Instruments, equipment, and any other belongings must be removed from the premises at the end of each practice day. Eating, smoking, and substance use are prohibited in the premises. The person who booked the space is responsible for their practicing group while using the facility.
Accessing the Rehearsal Spaces
After booking the practice room, you will receive a message in your email from the booking system. The message will contain instructions on how to access the premises of the Central Helsinki Music Institute. The person who made the room reservation is personally responsible for the key.
Eira Institute of Music (Eiran Musiikkiopisto)
Members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union can book rehearsal facilities at the Eira Music Institute. The Eira Music Institute is located in the same building as the Finnish Musicians’ Union office, at Pieni Roobertinkatu 16, 2nd floor, Helsinki.
The facilities are suitable for individual practice with acoustic instruments as well as for the use of vocal ensembles, wind sections, or other ensembles. The equipment of the rooms is described in connection with the presentations of the practice facilities.
Opening hours and contact information
Fall semester 2025: 7.8.–18.12.2025
Booking Eiran Music School’s facilities outside opening hours can be inquired from the principal, Kristiina Jääskeläinen, at kanslia@eiranmusiikkiopisto.fi
The rehearsal facilities are available for booking as follows:
Campanula:
- Monday: not available
- Tuesday: at 9–12
- Wednesday: at 9–13:30
- Thursday: at 9–14
- Friday: at 9–12:30
Neilikka:
- Monday: at 9–14
- Tuesday: at 9–12
- Wednesday: at 9–13
- Thursday: at 9–12
- Friday: at 9–14:30
Pihlaja:
- Monday: at 9–13:30
- Tuesday: at 9–15
- Wednesday: at 9–13:30
- Thursday: at 9–14
- Friday: at 9–12
Honka:
- Monday: at 9–13
- Tuesday: at 9–14:30
- Wednesday: at 9–11:30
- Thursday: at 9–13:30
- Friday: at 9–13
Koivu:
- Monday: at 9–12:30
- Tuesday: not available
- Wednesday: at 9–15
- Thursday: at 9–15
- Friday: at 9–10.30 & 12.30–15
Bellis:
- Monday: at 9–15
- Tuesday: at 9–15
- Wednesday: at 9–13
- Thursday: at 9–14:30
- Friday: at 9–13.30
Akileija:
- Monday: at 9–13:30
- Tuesday: at 9–13:30
- Wednesday: at 9–12
- Thursday: at 9–12:30
- Friday: at 9–12:30
Booking Eiran Music School’s facilities on weekends and the weekend rental rates can be inquired from the principal, Kristiina Jääskeläinen, at kanslia@eiranmusiikkiopisto.fi
Address: Pieni Roobertinkatu 16, 2nd floor, Helsinki.
Access: Keys are collected from the Musicians’ Union office (Pieni Roobertinkatu 16, 5th floor). Keys must be returned to the union office immediately after the practice session.
Prices and billing
Prices:
The rent for the rehearsal rooms at the Eira Music Schools is EUR 15/hour.
Billing:
The rehearsal spaces are invoiced after the spring and autumn semesters.
Facilities
Eira Institute of Music offers a total of seven rehearsal spaces for various needs, available for booking by members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union.
Akileija
Akileija is equipped with a grand piano and a digital piano.
Akileija is available for bookings as follows:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 2pm
- Friday from 9am to 12pm
Bellis
Bellis is equipped with a grand piano and a piano.
Bellis is available for bookings as follows:
- Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 2pm
- Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 3pm
- Friday from 9am to 1pm
Koivu
Koivu is the biggest room available in the institute. The room is suitable for instance a choir practice. Koivu is equipped with a digital piano.
Koivu is available for bookings as follows:
- Monday and Friday from 9am to 12pm
- Wednesday from 9am to 2pm
Honka
Honka is equipped with a grand piano and a piano.
Honka is available for bookings as follows:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 2pm
- Friday from 9am to 1pm
Pihlaja
Pihlaja is equipped with three digital pianos, an acoustic piano, and a mixer, allowing for practices with backing tracks – you can connect your phone to the room’s sound system.
Pihlaja is available for bookings as follows:
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 2pm
- Thursday from 9am to 1pm
- Friday from 9am to 3pm
Neilikka
Neilikka is equipped with a Yamaha U3 -piano and a digital piano.
Neilikka is available for bookings as follows:
- Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 1pm
- Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 12pm
Campanula
Campanula is equipped with a Yamaha AvantGrande N1 -digital grand piano and Roland electronic drumkit.
Campanula is available for bookings as follows:
- Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 2pm
- Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 1pm
- Friday from 9am to 3pm
Sound Mind Rehearsal Facilities and Studio Services
Sound Mind, located in Vallila, Helsinki, offers members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union rehearsal space rentals and studio services at a discounted rate.
Sound Mind’s rehearsal spaces include drums, amplifiers, microphones, and sound systems. The spaces are well-suited for practicing with a band using electric instruments or for solo practice, such as on drums.
Member Discount Prices
Members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union can book Sound Mind’s rehearsal spaces and studio services at 25% off regular prices, Monday to Friday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. A VAT of 25.5% is added to studio day prices.
Rehearsal Facilities
- Large rehearsal space: €30.75/h (regular €41/h)
- Small rehearsal space: €21/h (regular €28/h)
- Solo room for individuals (e.g., drums): €13.15/h (regular €17.50/h)
Studio Services
Sound Mind’s studio is equipped with a Mac Pro computer and a Pro Tools HDX system.
The studio’s control room and recording space acoustics were designed by Finland’s leading acoustics expert, Akukon, and the listening system has been digitally calibrated by Genelec.
The studio can be rented with a recording engineer or as a lockout (without an engineer). The lockout package includes a brief introduction to using the studio.
Recording
- Recording with an engineer: €52.50/h (regular €70/h)
- Recording without an engineer: €30/h (regular €40/h)
Booking
Rehearsal facilities can be booked through the reservation calendar available on Sound Mind’s website, by phone, text message, or email. The studio can be booked by phone, text message, or email.
Rental fees and studio services are paid on-site before the reservation. The Finnish Musicians’ Union member discount can be redeemed by showing your union membership card.
Contact Information:
Sound Mind
+358 40 016 5970
info@soundmind.fi
soundmind.fi
Nokiantie 2–4 C, 00510 Helsinki
Musahotelli rehearsal spaces in Vallila, Helsinki
Musahotelli is a rehearsal space collective, or so-called “band hotel,” located in Vallila, Helsinki, on Mäkelänkatu, operating since 2005. Musahotelli rents out high-quality, soundproofed, and acoustically treated rehearsal rooms of approximately 20–30 m² to bands, collectives, as well as smaller ensembles and soloists, regardless of musical style. Bands and musicians typically rent a portion of a room rather than an entire rehearsal space. The rehearsal rooms are rented unfurnished, and musicians bring their own instruments and amplifiers.
The common areas at Musahotelli include two lounge areas with sofas, a kitchen, plenty of restrooms, and a shower. Moving instruments is easy thanks to two large freight elevators. There are also rentable storage units for items such as hard cases and flight cases.
Musahotelli offers members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union a 10% discount on the following standard monthly rates:
- Soloist (vocals, saxophone, violin, etc.): €80–90 / month
- Drummer: €140–170 / month
- Small band: €200–250 / month
- Large band/collective: €250–400 / month
- Entire room: from €650 / month (approx. 20 m²)
In addition to the discount, Musahotelli offers a shortened one-month notice period (normally 2 months) for indefinite rental agreements.
The benefit can be claimed by signing a new rental agreement for a rehearsal room or room share by the end of 2025. Mention your membership to the Finnish Musicians’ Union when signing the rental agreement.