THE EXISTENTIAL DIMENSION OF THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF FUTURE VOCAL PEDAGOGUES

., . theoretical teaching of fundamental disciplines and be practically applied in the instruction of musical and performancerelated disciplines, thereby enabling the realization of a humanistic orientation in the educational system.The article presents the content and main directions of implementing the existential approach as a mechanism for modernizing and renewing the system of higher artistic education, particularly focusing on the peculiarities of applying existential paradigms.The relevance of the chosen topic is emphasized in the context of contemporary crises, including war, an unstable epidemiological situation, significant legislative and methodological changes, and the reorientation of the educational process toward personal existential dimensions.The purpose of the article is to summarize scientific perspectives on the preparation of future vocal instructors through the lens of existential knowledge about human existence.The study employs theoretical research methods, including analysis, synthesis, generalization, systematization, comparison, and justification.The authors substantiate the necessity of applying the existential approach specifically within the system of contemporary higher music education.It is noted that significant transformations in the educational process related to vocal instructor training became evident in the mid-20th century, coinciding with the development of scientific schools, research in the field, the introduction of new methodological approaches, and the evolution of vocal disciplines.The article highlights how the introduction of the Bologna Process in Ukraine contributed to updating professional vocal training, refining methodological approaches, and enhancing the overall education sector.Attention is given to scholarly perspectives on the challenges of preparing vocal instructors and the critical role of cultural and artistic traditions in their preservation and transmission for the formation and development of new generations.