Dialogue or compromise – in search of new pedagogical relations in music education

Abstract

The article was written based on the evaluation research conducted in one of music schools in eastern Poland, examining the quality of education in violin and piano classes. After the introduction presenting problems related to learning in an art school, the author showed the research purpose and description of the researched group, characteristics of the region and research method. The study group was asked questions concerning the quality and manner of students’ practice, methods of a teacher’s work with primary music school pupils, factors that contributed to and hampered effective instrument performance training, school relations and communication. The collected data, free statements and suggestions of students, teachers and parents, were described, categorized and confronted in the main part of the article. The comparison of opinions and voices from the three perspectives enabled to formulate conclusions on the changes undergoing in a contemporary music school, first of all – in relation to the perception of instrument performance training, methods of teachers’ and pupils’ work as well as the pupil – pedagogue – parent relation.