On the “Benefits and Services for Members” page, you’ll find those membership benefits that have a confidential code or link. You can find all the Finnish Musicians’ Union’s membership benefits on the “Benefits and Services” page.
Annual Long Play subscription
Long Play is an online publication launched in 2013. Long Play focuses on slow-moving journalism, publishing investigative journalism, extensive reports, profiles and essays from some of Finland’s best writers.
Long Play offers members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union an annual subscription at a special price of €44 (normally €59).
In addition to new articles, the annual subscription includes the entire extensive reading list with audiobooks: factual stories, investigative journalism, essays and reports. At the end of the week, a Friday Letter is sent to your email inbox, containing a thought-provoking column and news and reading recommendations from the editorial team. In addition, the website always offers shorter, topical reading: news, investigative pieces and cultural journalism.
Long Play content can be enjoyed however and wherever you like: long stories can be read directly from the website, downloaded to your reading device or listened to as an audio book.
The publication is in Finnish.
Ikaalinen Spa & Resort
Ikaalinen Spa & Resort offers members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union a discount for accommodation. The discount is valid until the end of 2025.
The Ikaalinen Spa & Resort, a recently renovated hotel with a long history, offers discounted accommodation for Union members until the end of 2025. The spa hotel is equipped with all modern comforts and is located in the beautiful lake scenery of Pirkanmaa, near sandy beaches. Some rooms are situated in the main building, which houses the spa, reception, and restaurants, while others are located in separate buildings just a short walk away.
Ikaalinen Spa & Resort offers members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union a 20% discount on the daily rate. The accommodation includes breakfast and free access to the spa and gym.
This offer is valid until the end of 2025 (excluding Summer Evening Festival, Venetian Festival and Christmas) and applies to rooms in the main building and the Loft building. The discount cannot be combined with other offers. Extra beds as usual.
Discount code: MUSIC
Book a room at ikaalinenspa.fi or at the spa hotel sales service: 03 4511 / myynti@ikaalinenspa.fi. Please mention your membership when booking.
NP Housukauppa
NP Housukauppa is a Finnish family-owned company with over a century of history in clothing manufacturing and craftsmanship.
The new NP Work concept provides a solution for musicians’ performance clothing needs. Under the NP Work concept, you can find stylish and well-fitting NP trousers as well as high-quality made-to-measure suits and shirts from Tailor Studio BQ. NP Work products are comfortable to wear, allowing musicians to focus on what matters.
NP Housukauppa and offers benefits to members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union: NP Housukauppa provides a 15% discount on all regular-priced products, and BQ offers a 10% discount on regular-priced made-to-measure clothing.
The discount can be used with a membership card at NP stores.
Discount code for online store: MUUSIKOT15
The benefit is valid until the end of year 2025.
NP Housukauppa has thirteen stores in Finland and a recently opened store in Sweden, and it also serves its customers online. Customer-centric service and trousers tailored just for you are a top priority for NP Housukauppa.
Singing Lessons and Vocal Coaching by Maija Kaunismaa
Maija Kaunismaa is a composer, singer-songwriter, pianist, music educator (JYU 2005), Estill Figure Professional (Anne-Marie Speed 2018, London), and a trainee in the Estill Master Trainer program (Tim Richards, UK).
“I specialize in coaching voice professionals during recording sessions and in preparation for them, as well as rehearsing live performances and repertoire. I am a good technique coach, but with me, you can also focus on interpretation when needed. I am also interested in vocal health and the factors that affect it. My clients are vocal professionals: actors, narrators, dubbers, speakers, as well as singers and songwriters from various genres,” says Kaunismaa.
Singing Lessons and Vocal Coaching at a Discounted Price
Maija Kaunismaa offers members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union singing lessons and vocal coaching at Finnvox Studio, Kärkistudio, and remotely via Zoom at a special price of EUR 50 / 50 minutes (including VAT 24%). The regular price is EUR 95 / 50 minutes. The discounted price is valid from August 27 to December 17, 2024.
Redeem the offer: While booking an appointment, type “Muusikkojen liitto 2024” in the More information -text field.
Tallink Silja & Eckerö Line
The ferry companies Tallink Silja and Eckerö Line offer several benefits to members of SAK-affiliated unions for the year 2024.
Tallink Silja
- 25% discount on 22-hour Helsinki–Tallinn or Turku–Tallinn cruises on Sunday–Thursday departures between January 2nd and June 19th, and August 18th and December 19th, 2024.
- 25% discount on Day in Stockholm cruises on Sunday–Wednesday departures between January 7th and May 22nd, and August 18th and December 18th, 2024.
Eckerö Line
- 20% discount on the daily online prices of passenger and vehicle tickets for cruise and ferry trips (from June 10th to August 11th, 2024, the discount is 10%).
'The Basics of Rhythm and Drumming' rhythm course by Jarkko Rantala
A rhythm course for people of all ages, levels and backgrounds who are interested in developing their rhythm!
Jarkko Rantala‘s ‘The Basics Of Rhythm and Drumming‘ rhythm course introduces the basics of rhythm and rhythm calculation and teaches the basics of drumming.
The course includes carefully selected general purpose exercises to strengthen musical skills such as brain function, body motor skills and general fitness. The course utilizes the Berklee College of Music drum and rhythm lessons.
The course is designed for musicians, aspiring musicians and anyone interested in rhythm, body motor skills, coordination and brain development. The online course does not require prior knowledge of drumming and you can start without drums and drumsticks. The course consists of 15 teaching sessions.
What will you learn?
- Rhythm, rhythm calculation and the basics of music and drumming
- Drumstick technique and technique
- English rhythm calculation and understanding of time values
- Berklee College Of Music drumsticks
What are the benefits of learning rhythm?
- Activating the mind and body
- Boosting the brain’s ability to process information
- Strengthening brain function, body motor skills and general fitness
- Improving memory, creativity and concentration
- Calming hyperactivity
- Helping with learning difficulties
- Relieving stress
Jarkko Rantala’s rhythm course for a –30 % discount for members
Jarkko Rantala offers The Basics Of Rhythm and Drumming course for members of the Union of Musicians with a –30% discount. The price of the online course after the discount is 48,93 € (normal price 69,90 €).
Use the code MUUSIKKO30 to redeem the discount.
You can find the code on the Members’ page under the Members’ Benefits and Services category.
Jarkko Rantala
Jarkko Rantala is a drummer who has learned from Rob Morgenstein and Jim Payne. He also completed his Drum Specialist certification in 2012 from Berklee College of Music. Rantala offers drum lessons for beginning drummers.
"Tunti tuplana" Service – One-on-One Coaching from Two Music Industry Professionals
“Tunti Tuplana” offers artists a unique coaching service with two music industry professionals, tailored to fit together. This is a personal coaching experience that provides tools, guidance, and support for structuring and communicating your work. The service is specifically aimed at artists who have already released music.
In the coaching sessions, you’ll receive feedback, ideas, and new perspectives to help clarify and enhance your career. You’ll also get advice on specific questions and issues, including the common lack of knowledge in the industry. A safe environment, fresh viewpoints, and encouraging thoughts will certainly bring new strength, hope, and a clearer vision to your work.
The mentors are music industry influencer and music journalist Lotta Savolainen, and communications expert Katja Tolonen.
Lotta Savolainen creates new spaces and cultural opportunities, particularly focusing on recognizing the value of independent artists. She has built a multifaceted career in Finnish music, working as a music creator, press officer, agent, mentor, and music journalist. Strengthening the diversity of the music industry and unwavering commitment to values are central to Savolainen’s work. Katja Tolonen is a co-founder of the communications agency Röd. One of Röd’s main focuses is bringing new music into the spotlight. With over six years of intensive work in Finnish music, Tolonen has a strong belief in the high quality of music produced in Finland. Röd helps artists gain visibility for their music while also expanding the music offerings to a broader audience. Tolonen is also a music creator herself, with over 20 years of experience in the industry from both the major label and independent artist perspectives.
The coaching includes a 60-minute remote session (via Zoom) and a follow-up check-in via email.
Savolainen and Tolonen offer the coaching to members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union for EUR 200 (incl. VAT, regular price EUR 250 incl. VAT). This offer is valid until the end of February 2025.
You can claim the offer by mentioning that you are a member of the Finnish Musicians’ Union during the first meeting.
More information
Lotta Savolainen
lodetsu@gmail.com
+358 50 413 0094
Communications agency Röd
Katja Tolonen
katja@rodrod.fi
+358 50 492 2017
WellO2 respiratory exercise devices
Finnish respiratory exercise device manufacturer, WellO2, offers a 20% discount on all its products to members of the Finnish Musicians’ Union. Utilizing the WellO2 device for steam respiratory exercises moisturizes and alleviates respiratory tract irritation, strengthens vocal cords, enhances voice quality, and fortifies respiratory muscles.
You can claim the discount by using the code Muusikkojenliitto on the wello2.fi online store or by calling the number 010 5837 966. The discount code is valid for all products on the WellO2 online store, including spare parts.
You can find all membership benefits and services here.