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Między uchem a algorytmem: sztuczna inteligencja w edukacji muzycznej
Between the Ear and the Algorithm: Artificial Intelligence in Music Education

Author(s): MARCIN MICHALAK
Subject(s): Music, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Pedagogy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Sklodowskiej
Keywords: artificial intelligence; music education; music; musical culture; technological ethics;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to analyse the role of artificial intelligence in music education from the perspective of contemporary technological and cultural transformations. The paper discusses the evolution of AI - from algorithmic composition to generative tools - and their impact on creative practices and music learning. It presents the results of recent studies on the use of AI in music teaching, which provide insights into the educational benefits of artificial intelligence, such as the democratisation of creativity, individualisation of learning, enhancement of students' motivation and creativity, as well as the integration of formal and informal learning contexts. The article also highlights the risks associated with automation, commercialization, and the lack of emotional depth in music created by algorithms, including ethical, legal, and social issues that require critical pedagogical reflection. The paper examines selected AI-based applications applicable to various educational practices in general, music, and higher education settings - from both teachers' and students' perspectives. The conclusion emphasises the need for further research on the impact of artificial intelligence on music education, particularly regarding teacher preparation for working with new technologies and the integration of digital competencies with artistic sensitivity. It also stresses the importance of maintaining a balance between human creativity and the automation of creative processes so that technology remains a means of education rather than its ultimate goal.

  • Issue Year: 38/2025
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 127-140
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish
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