Students specialising in composition and music theory acquire an in-depth knowledge of theoretical subjects and music history. In addition, students delve into several other subjects in the professional cycle, such as form studies, research, the basics of music criticism, lecturing and the basics of different methodologies. Piano studies and elective courses play an important role in this curriculum.

Young composers can showcase their works at school concerts, the joint spring-winter concert with students from Georg Ots Tallinn Music College and Tallinn Music High School, at the Estonian Music Days festival, and other events. Young theorists have the opportunity to present their reports and research papers, including at the traditional conference of young musicologists in Tallinn.

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Studies are enriched by different events held during Eller Week in March. Young authors present their compositions at two concerts during the academic year, one in December and a larger concert concluding the academic year in June. 

In addition to traditional music composition, students can also explore electronic or electroacoustic composition. 

After graduation, students can continue studies at a higher music school. Graduates have the opportunity specialise in different fields: composer, sound technician, electronic music, music theorist, music historian, teacher of different music subjects, and working in music libraries, among other possibilities.

Studies conclude with a vocational examination. The final examinations in harmony and solfeggio serve as entrance examinations for the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.

Students of the composition or music theory speciality must complete the composer or music theorist curriculum.

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