The evolving role of teachers in AI music education

Abstract

With the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into education, music education—a discipline that combines high artistic expression with technical proficiency—is undergoing profound transformation. The introduction of AI has not only significantly enhanced teaching efficiency but, more importantly, is driving a transformation in the teacher's role. Their functions are no longer confined to music theory instruction or technical guidance but extend to higher-level educational dimensions such as learning design, emotional support, aesthetic cultivation, and human-machine collaborative teaching. However, the application of technology also brings new challenges for teachers, including technological adaptation, identity recognition, and educational ethics. This paper focuses on this role transformation process, delving into its underlying motivations and inevitability, and proposing practical strategies to help teachers continue delivering irreplaceable educational value within the new ecosystem of human-machine collaboration. Only through the organic integration of AI technology's rationality and teachers' humanistic wisdom can students achieve higher level artistic experiences and cultivate innovative capabilities.