FORMATION OF SOFT SKILLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE PROCESS OF STUDYING MUSIC DISCIPLINES

Abstract

The article addresses the problem of developing soft skills in higher education students through the study of music disciplines. The relevance of the study is determined by the increasing role of universal competencies in the professional training of future specialists, which ensure effective interpersonal interaction, teamwork abilities, creative thinking, emotional self-regulation, and adaptation to changing socio-cultural conditions. It is emphasized that in higher education practice, the formation of soft skills often occurs in an unsystematic manner and requires purposeful pedagogical support. The aim of the article is to theoretically substantiate the possibilities of developing soft skills in higher education students through the study of music disciplines and to identify pedagogical conditions and methods that ensure the effectiveness of this process. It is argued that music disciplines have significant pedagogical potential for developing soft skills, as they combine cognitive, emotional-value, and communicative activities of students. Ensemble playing, choral and instrumental practices, interpretative analysis of musical works, stage activities, and project-based work contribute to the development of communicative, social, cognitive, and emotional-reflective skills. Particular attention is given to the role of collective forms of musical activity in developing teamwork, responsibility for shared results, and the ability to engage in constructive dialogue. The pedagogical conditions for the effective development of soft skills in the study of music disciplines have been identified, including the integration of individual and group forms of learning, the application of active and interactive methods, the creation of a creative-communicative educational environment, and the implementation of reflective practices. It is concluded that the purposeful organization of the educational process, taking into account the potential of music disciplines, promotes a harmonious combination of professional training and personal development of higher education students. Prospects for further research are outlined, related to the empirical verification of the proposed approaches and the development of methodological recommendations for instructors of music disciplines..