"There is no music without movement, and no movement without music."

-Carl Orff

About us

JaSeSoi, Orff Association of Finland, is the association of independent and freely operating musical pedagogy to continue the work of musical upbringing first initiated by Musisoi in 1985. JaSeSoi enhances the development of Orff pedagogy in Finland by organizing all-round educational training programs. The aim of these programs is to support personal development and wellbeing of all participants as well as to help manage working life.

All individuals and organizations interested in music pedagogy can register to become members of JaSeSoi. The members of the association consist of music teachers, teachers of musical instruments, music therapists, class teachers, cantors, music teachers for early childhood, special education teachers as well as kindergarten teachers and nannies.

JaSeSoi organizes courses in pedagogy, and international educators are warmly welcome to attend. The education is available both in English and Finnish. Read more about Orff courses and International Music Village.

JaSeSoi Courses

A rich, refreshing, and inspiring weekend course featuring workshops where participants immerse themselves in music-making, movement, and singing under the guidance of top educators.

Orff Courses I, II and III.

A pedagogical training program that progresses and deepens from one module to the next, focusing on music education through the Orff pedagogical approach.

The final module of the music pedagogy education programme is a two-day seminar reflecting on pedagogical growth. The comprehensive training program, consisting of the Orff I–III courses and the final seminar, totals 20 ECTS credits.

The International Music Village is an intensive pedagogical course for anyone who incorporates music into their work. It serves as an excellent international networking forum for music educators from around the world.

A free one-day training for JaSeSoi members that brings the members together for the association’s annual meeting.