Examining the Motivations of Students Studying Vocational Music Regarding Individual Instrument Course

The study aims to determine the students' motivational levels in vocational music education concerning the individual instrument course, and whether the motivation levels of the students differ according to the various demographic variables and whether these variables differ depending on the situations in which they may be related. The survey model from descriptive methods was used in the study. The data of the study was obtained from 255 participants consisting of students receiving vocational music education from Ataturk University. In the study, "Individual Instrument Course Motivation Scale" and the "Personal Information Form" were used as data collection tools. The scale data obtained were analyzed using the relevant statistical tests. As a result, the scores obtained from the individual instrument course motivation scale showed that the study groups' overall motivation was high. The motivation levels for the individual instrument course differed slightly according to gender and time allocated to study the instrument. However, it was concluded that factors such as age, graduated high school or faculty type, instrument type, having a suitable environment to work with a personal instrument and student's parents' education and income levels did not show any difference. When viewed by grade level, scale scores showed that sophomores were more motivated than other classes. Based on the results, it can be suggested that students should be informed about their career options in which they can actively use their instruments in the first years of education. In addition, it is suggested that to guide students on time management, to prepare tailor-made study programs in accordance with each student's work habits, and to provide feedback to students by checking whether the programs are effective or not.