Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Online Journal of Music Sciences, cilt.10, sa.1, ss.42-57, 2025 (Scopus)
This study aims to explore the musical backgrounds of families with students identified as musically gifted at Science and Art Centers (BİLSEM) and to understand how familial factors shape these musical talents. Grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, the research emphasizes the critical role families play in their children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. The study considers parents, as the primary micro-environment, to determine the impact of family experiences on the musical talent development of gifted students. Conducted using qualitative research methods, data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The study group was selected using typical case sampling and comprised families of musically gifted students identified at BİLSEM schools in Ankara. Parents’ musical backgrounds, in-home musical activities, and the educational opportunities they provide significantly influence the depth of their children’s engagement with music. The data collected from interviews conducted with 20 families were analyzed using the content analysis method. By examining participants’ demographic characteristics and experiences in music education, the study scrutinizes families’ musical histories. Findings reveal the significant contributions of families to the development of musical talent, the frequency and diversity of in-home music activities, the types of musical support provided by families, and how children develop their musical abilities through these supports. Families’ attitudes toward their children’s music education, their participation in music-related activities, and the opportunities they offer play a decisive role in the development of musical abilities. Consequently, the study underscores the need to develop strategies that enhance family involvement, providing valuable insights for researchers, educators, and policymakers in the field of music education. This research offers important findings on how music education interacts with family dynamics.