The impact of vocal education on the development of musical and social skills in children aged 7–10 at Children’s Music School No. 1 in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine how vocal instruction influences the musical, social, and academic development of children aged 7–10 at Children’s Music School No. 1 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The study evaluates the effectiveness of music education, with particular attention to group singing, in supporting children’s cognitive, social, and musical growth. A comparison was conducted between a Vocal Education Group and a Control Group. Data were collected before and after the vocal instruction through observations, teacher interviews, and questionnaires. The results show that children in the Vocal Education Group improved their social skills by 38%, musical skills by 33%, and academic performance by 18%, while the Control Group showed little progress in these areas. These findings demonstrate that group singing promotes both social cooperation and musical development. The study concludes that music education plays an important role in children’s overall development, particularly in group settings. Future research is recommended to investigate the long-term effects of vocal training and to compare its impact with other forms of music education.