Music еducation in China: history and modernity

Abstract

The formation of China s music education system, rooted in national cultural and philosophical traditions, is characterized by significant historical duration. However, until the 20th century, it lacked unified methodological foundations, generally accepted principles and formalized institutional organization. The intensive development of the professional music education system began in the last century under the influence of Western educational paradigms and included the establishment of specialized educational institutions and the development of teaching methods. The article analyzes the stages of development and contemporary features of Chinese music pedagogy. The evolution of theoretical foundations of this discipline, institutional transformations and methodological approaches are examined. Particular attention is paid to the balance between academic standards and folk art, as well as the integration of innovative approaches into the educational process.