The term “absolute” originally comes from the Latin “absolutus”, which means free, without restrictions. In the practice of music education, we can use it when we see a person who has gone through several stages of musical education and has acquired the ability to make music independently. This freedom to express oneself through music actually becomes part of the individual’s personal space. When we say personal space, we mean the atmosphere, quality or ambience that surrounds that person. And the ability to maintain personal space in all circumstances is a matter of integrity.
As a parent of a child who learns an instrument and performs a lot, I have realized that through her mastery of the pieces she performs, she actually possesses a personal space with integrity that is independent of her surroundings and circumstances. More specifically, the acquired knowledge and skills allow her to remain “her own” in front of any and all audiences.
In our case, it turned out that music education is not just about acquiring the skill to play an instrument, but an ingredient for building character and self-confidence.
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