Beneficial Usage of Instruments in Teaching Music

This study examined the extent of availability of musical resources and their influence on music education outcomes in selected public schools within the Mati Northwest District, Mati North West District, and Mati City Schools Division. Guided by a descriptive-correlational research design, the study surveyed 122 participants to assess five domains of musical resource availability quantity and variety of instruments, technology and audiovisual equipment, music software and applications, music libraries and sheet music, and rehearsal spaces and four domains of music education outcomes musical proficiency, performance quality, creativity and expression, and ensemble participation. Results showed that the availability of musical resources was generally extensive, while music education outcomes were moderately extensive. However, correlation analysis indicated no significant relationship between resource availability and education outcomes (r = 0.065, p = 0.477). Regression analysis revealed that only the availability of rehearsal spaces significantly influenced music education outcomes (β = 0.439, p = 0.008). These findings underscore the importance of aligning resource utilization with instructional strategies and emphasize the value of rehearsal environments in enhancing student learning experiences in music. The study recommends targeted investment in rehearsal spaces and enhanced teacher training on integrating music resources into pedagogical practice.