Modern vocal techniques as a tool for improving vocal and vocal ensemble skills of art education students

The study’s relevance lies in the growing need to adapt the educational process in the field of vocal art to the challenges of the contemporary music scene, where vocalists’ non-standard vocal techniques and methods in the performance process are becoming increasingly popular. The study aimed to investigate the influence of modern vocal techniques on the development of vocal and vocal ensemble skills of art education students, to determine their effectiveness in the educational process and to consider implementation methods in educational practice. Methods: The study included expert evaluation, a comparative method for evaluating traditional and modern techniques, and an empirical basis: a questionnaire survey of students of music educational institutions. Results:The results of the study have shown that modern vocal techniques such as belting, twang, vocal fry, subtone, creaky voice, whistle register, ingressive phonation, multiphonics, sprechgesang, vocal distortion and yodelling contribute to expanding the performer’s range, enhancing timbral expressiveness, and developing dynamic control. In addition, their use in a vocal ensemble helps to improve the balance of voices, form a harmonious sound and develop intonation coherence. The use of digital technologies in the learning process allows for an objective analysis of vocal parameters and increases the effectiveness of the training process. Conclusions: Modern vocal techniques are powerful tools for improving the vocal training of students in art education institutions. Their implementation in the educational process contributes to improving performance skills, expanding the expressive capabilities of the voice, and optimising ensemble sound. Scientific novelty of the study:The study’s scientific novelty lies in its comprehensive analysis of the impact of modern vocal techniques - belting, twang, vocal fry, subtone, creaky voice, whistle register, ingressive phonation, multiphonics, sprechgesang, vocal distortion, and yodelling - on the formation of professional skills of students of art education institutions. Prospects for future research: Further research could aim to develop specialised methodological guidelines for teachers, adapt modern vocal techniques for different age groups, and analyse the effectiveness of digital tools in vocal teaching.