A Study on the Experiences and Significance of Adolescent Piano Learning from the Perspective of Gordon's Music Learning Theory

This study aims to explore the specific application of Gordon's Music Learning Theory (MLT) in Korean adolescent piano education and its innovative impact.The research focused on 15 adolescent learners, 3 professional piano teachers, and 1 center director from the K Arts Learning Center in Korea.Based on qualitative research methods, data was collected through classroom observations and in-depth interviews.The findings revealed that the teaching methods grounded in Gordon's theory significantly enhanced students' auditory imagination, music comprehension, and creativity, and the reliability of the educational effects was verified through a multi-dimensional assessment tool.The key findings are summarized as follows: First, the proposal of a cross-cultural educational model incorporating elements of traditional Korean music strengthened students' cultural identity and stimulated creative inspiration.Second, the study explored the profound impact of improvisational and creative-centered teaching activities on students' musical expression, showing that students developed a deeper understanding of various musical styles and increased autonomy during the creative process.Third, by establishing a multi-layered feedback and evaluation mechanism, the study enhanced the personalization and dynamism of the teaching approach, offering systematic improvement strategies for Korean music education.This research provides new practical grounds for the application of Gordon's theory in non-Western cultural contexts and presents a new direction for the innovative development of Korean piano education.