FORMATION OF VOCAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS IN THE PROCESS OF TRAINING A MUSIC TEACHER

Abstract

The article highlights the issue of developing vocal-technical skills in the process of professional training of futuremusic teachers. It reveals the essence of key concepts such as “vocal technique,” “vocal-technical skills,” and “vocal training,” and outlines the main directions and tasks facing higher music education institutions in the formation of a competent teacher-vocalist. The article analyzes modern approaches to vocal training, identifying effective methodsand techniques for working with students’ vocal apparatus, taking into account the individual characteristics of their anatomical and physiological structure, musical background, and psycho-emotional state.Methodology. The methodological basis of the study includes research in the field of vocal technique and pedagogical practice of vocal instruction. The analysis of relevant scientific literature has enabled the identification of key challenges in developing students’ vocal-technical skills, as well as the determination of effective methods for overcoming them.The authors emphasize the necessity of integrating vocal, pedagogical, and psychophysiological components intothe professional formation of future music educators. Key pedagogical conditions for the effective development of vocal- technical skills are outlined: an individual approach, regular and systematic practice, integration of music theoryand performance, the use of modern digital learning tools, and psychological support for students.Scientific Novelty. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the identification of the stages of vocal-technicalskill formation among higher education students. The article analyzes contemporary methods for developing vocal technique, describes the stages of work, and systematizes applicable forms and methods. Particular attention is given to the development of breathing, intonation, and diction-articulation techniques, which are essential for building vocalproficiency.Сonclusions. The results of this research may be applied in the work of vocal teachers, methodologists, scholars, and educators involved in the training of music teachers at institutions of professional pre-tertiary and higher education.