Advanced Practices in the System of Music and Arts Education in Uzbekistan

This article examines the historical foundations and contemporary development of music and arts education in Uzbekistan, emphasizing the continuity between traditional pedagogical models and modern educational reforms. Special attention is given to the ustoz–shogird (teacher–disciple) principle, which historically served as the core educational paradigm in Central Asia and ensured the transmission of artistic mastery across generations. The study traces the evolution of arts education from medieval madrasah-based instruction and elite educational institutions to the transformations introduced during the Russian imperial and Soviet periods, culminating in post-independence reforms.

The paper analyzes the role of national cultural heritage in shaping current educational policies and highlights the balance between globalization and the preservation of national identity. The establishment of a comprehensive system of lifelong education, including specialized music and arts schools, extracurricular institutions, and higher education frameworks, is examined as a key factor in fostering creative potential and cultural continuity. The article argues that contemporary reforms in Uzbekistan aim to integrate traditional artistic values with modern pedagogical approaches, digitalization, and international standards, thereby strengthening the role of arts education in the formation of a harmoniously developed and spiritually enriched individual.