Literature review on instrument and vocal teacher training in Finland and Japan-Vocal teacher training

Abstract

The main goal of the thesis was to find out how classical music schools differ between Finland and Japan, especially in terms of vocal teaching. It compares the reasons and processes for the establishment of the first music schools in Japan and Finland, as well as their history before the establishment and subsequent historical changes. The study was conducted through literature reviewing, focusing on the history of the Sibelius Academy, the establishment of other conservatories, and the university of applied sciences in Finland. Regarding the Jap-anese aspect, the study relied on Japanese literature on historical music written by Japanese and Finnish authors and information gathered from public and private websites, including university websites. In Finland, music-related schools have evolved in terms of their faculties and the schools themselves, align-ing with the career paths of their graduates. In Japan, although there is a wide range of universities, facul-ties, and departments specializing in music, obtaining a schoolteacher's license is common. One significant difference between Finland and Japan is the presence of instrument playing and singing teacher training courses at the University of Applied Sciences in Finland.