Modern methods of vocal teaching in Chinese higher education institutions

the article is devoted to a detailed analysis of modern vocal teaching methods used in higher education institutions in China. The purpose of the study is to identify how the Chinese music education system combines traditional vocal practices with modern pedagogical approaches, including elements of Western schools and the introduction of digital technologies. The study examined the evolution of vocal education in China, from the ancient mentoring system to modern programs implemented at universities and conservatories. Special attention is paid to traditional teaching methods based on imitation, articulatory accuracy and philosophical and cultural principles underlying the Chinese musical tradition. A significant place in the study is occupied by the analysis of the influence of Western military schools, primarily Italian and Russian, on the content of curricula of Chinese universities. Their adaptation to Chinese realities, including phonetics of the language and anatomical features of the vocal apparatus, is considered. Modern practices related to the introduction of technologies into vocal education are also analyzed: the use of programs for spectral analysis of voice, online platforms, distance learning systems, virtual choral ensembles and educational videos. The practical significance of the research lies in the fact that its results can be used in the development and updating of educational programs in the field of vocal art, in the methodological work of teachers, in adapting international methods to the Chinese system, in designing digital courses and platforms, as well as in the implementation of international exchange programs. The materials of the article are of interest to teachers, administrators of music education and specialists involved in the development of vocal art both in China and in the international academic space.

vocal education, vocal teaching methods, higher educational institutions in China, music pedagogy, vocal art