The development of vocal education in China: traditions and innovations

the article examines the evolution of vocal education in China, its transformation under the influence of various cultural traditions and modern trends. The problems and prospects for the development of the Chinese vocal school, as well as the specifics of implementing innovative teaching methods, are analyzed. Special attention is given to the «Self-Directed Vocal Learning» audio course as an example of the successful application of modern approaches in music education. The research objective is to study the current state and trends in the development of vocal education in China, identify key problems and prospects for improving the vocalist training system, and evaluate the effectiveness of innovative teaching methods using the example of the «Self-Directed Vocal Learning» audio course. The research object is the vocal education system in the People’s Republic of China, its structure, specific features, and development mechanisms. The research subject is the transformation processes of the Chinese vocal school under the influence of national and foreign pedagogical methods, the implementation of technological innovations in vocal training, and the challenges of preserving the national identity of music education. Scientific novelty lies in the systematization of modern approaches to vocal education in the PRC, the analysis of the synthesis of traditional Chinese and foreign vocal teaching methods, and the study of the role of technological innovations in the development of the Chinese vocal school. It also includes a detailed examination of the structure and effectiveness of the «Self-Directed Vocal Learning» audio course as an innovative tool for vocalist training, and identifying the balance between preserving national traditions and adapting foreign experience in Chinese music education. Research results identified key problems in modern vocal education in the PRC (lack of theoretical foundation, neglect of national phonetics, bias towards performance skills). They proved the effectiveness of multimedia technologies in vocal training and highlighted the importance of preserving the national characteristics of the Chinese vocal school when implementing foreign methods. The practical value of the «Self-Directed Vocal Learning» audio course for improving performance techniques and developing vocalists’ professional skills was also confirmed. Directions for improving the music education system in China, taking into account modern challenges and trends, were proposed.

vocal education, China, musical culture, globalization, innovations, national identity, music education