Teaching piano in colleges and universities based on cross-cultural music education

The use of non-standard approaches in teaching is becoming more common, which is connected with the development of economic and social processes. The aim of the work is to analyze the aspects of piano teaching in colleges and universities based on cross-cultural music education, as well as to develop a training program and test its effectiveness. In the work a survey method was used, which contributed to the identification of the most significant elements in the learning process. The paper established the elements that are most important for students to learn (psychological support, modern technology, the practice of other countries, creativity). 32 percent of students believe that implementing best practices would make a significant difference in the learning effectiveness. The survey revealed that only 5% of students have more than one month of full-time online learning experience. The findings suggested that 29% of the respondents developed creative thinking skills, and 26% of the respondents gained technical knowledge that contributed to strong improvisation skills. Data on productivity revealed that six out of eight study groups achieved a high level, and only group 3 (college) scored 19.6%, which is due to the lack of good grades among most students. The practical value lies in the development of distance learning programs that promote piano instruction through a cross-cultural approach.