music education

Music education is the practice of teaching and learning music. It encompasses various approaches, including child-centred methods that emphasize individual needs and creative expression. Several influential methods have shaped early childhood music education, such as those developed by Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, Carl Orff, and Zoltán Kodály, each focusing on different aspects like movement, dramatization, and singing games.1

The study of music, known as musicology, involves scholarly research into music's history, theory, and practice across diverse cultures. Music education also increasingly incorporates the study of popular music genres like rock and soul, recognizing their cultural significance and intrinsic structural values.23