MODERN DIRECTIONS OF PIANO PERFORMANCE AND THEIR INTEGRATION INTO HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS

This article analyzes new directions in modern piano performance and their integration into higher education programs. The combination of classical and modern techniques in piano performance, the development of jazz, pop and electro-acoustic performance and their inclusion in educational programs are discussed. Also, innovative pedagogical methods, interactive teaching methods and the influence of digital technologies aimed at improving students' performance skills are studied. The article presents foreign experiences, the Uzbek music education system and practical recommendations in the development of modern piano performance.