The Application of Digital Technologies in Piano Education: Modern Pedagogical Approaches and Perspectives
Rena Jafarova1* 
, Aynur Mammadova1 , Leylakhanim Muradova1
Abstract. In the modern era, the integration of digital technologies into the education system significantly impacts the content, methods, and organizational forms of music pedagogy. Piano education is no exception to this process. Interactive music software, digital pianos, electronic notation editors, audio-video recording tools, online teaching platforms, and AI-based applications create new opportunities for developing performance skills. At the same time, the application of technology should not be limited to the development of technical skills alone; it should also foster musical thinking, artistic interpretation, auditory perception, and a culture of independent performance. The aim of this article is to identify the areas where digital technologies are applied in piano education, analyze their pedagogical advantages and limitations, and substantiate prospects for enhancing the modern teaching process. The study employs methods such as the analysis of scientific literature, a comparative approach, thematic categorization, and theoretical generalization. The analysis reveals that when digital tools are aligned with appropriate pedagogical objectives, they can expand students' opportunities for personalized learning, enhance the systematic nature of the practice process, and strengthen teacher-student interaction. However, automated assessment does not fully capture artistic expression or the comprehension of musical content. The article proposes prospects for implementing a hybrid pedagogical model based on the integration of traditional piano instruction with digital technologies.
Keywords: piano education, digital technologies, music pedagogy, interactive learning, artificial intelligence, hybrid education