Student talks

In the Student Talks discussion series, Sibelius Academy students get their voices heard.

The themes of the discussion are the following

At 10:00: Sports as a Support for Groove – And Other Insights on Physical Activity and Music

How does regular exercise or sports influence your playing? Students share their experiences and observations on how movement impacts musical performance.

In conversation: Juho Pétas and Pessi Pohjola. The discussion is moderated by Laura Lehtinen.

CANCELLED At 14:00: Overcoming Crippling Stage Fright – Medication, Meditation, or Community?

Welcome to join the discussions also on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 12:00 and 13:00, when Student Talks continues in the Main Foyer of the Music Centre.
The themes then will be: The Freedom and Fear of Improvisation, Who Has the Right to Challenge Traditions?

The conversations will take place in both Finnish and English.

Time

23.1.2026 at 10:00 – 10:45