Exploring Instructional Strategies and Environmental Factors that Influence Student Creativity in Piano Teaching

Abstract

This study aims to explore the instructional strategies and environmental factors that influence student creativity in piano teaching. Through a systematic literature review, the research examines past studies in this field. The findings highlight the benefits of creative activities for students’ social, emotional, cognitive, and musical development. Effective instructional strategies such as improvisation and composition, as well as environmental factors like home settings and classroom climate, significantly impact student creativity. Additionally, the use of technology in modern piano teaching enhances student creativity. The study also discusses the application and challenges of various assessment methods for measuring creativity in piano students. The results indicate that both traditional and modern teaching methods have their advantages, and a combined approach may better foster overall student creativity and skill development. Future research should further analyze the long-term effects of creative instructional strategies and the specific environmental factors that influence student creativity.