Method, evaluation, and education at a VDM music course institution

Abstract

A music course institution provides education for students to play musical instruments fluently. Therefore, ensuring education management in a music course institution is essential. This study investigates the method, evaluation, and education in a music course institution, which comprises (a) the type of education, (b) the method used, and (c)evaluation. This study employed a qualitative approach. Data collection was through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. In analyzing the data, this study referred to the techniques by Miles and Huberman. Data validity was tested through data credibility, dependability, and confirmability. The findings of our study on VDM Music Course Institution in Surabaya involve the implementation of music course lessons, which consists of the type of education and the method used, which were evaluated afterwards. Then, they are communicated to the students systematically and orderly according to the predetermined design. The lesson begins with the method used to ensure students are focused during class. Music lesson is based on the form of lesson materials that have been structured according to the individual student level. All lessons are delivered systematically with the established design. The implementation of lessons refers to the program employing several strategies to attain the goal of learning by the VDM Music Course Institution: to promote the students' proficiency in playing their desired musical instruments.