In this article, the authors discuss the relevance of the views of the great scientist and teacher K. D. Ushinsky in our days, since the modern realities of the digitalization of society exacerbate the issue of the cultural essence and the formation of the personality of a young person. It is in the art classes in additional education, according to the authors, that the resources of folk pedagogy according to Ushinsky are applicable. Among the main directions are offered: education of youth in accordance with the national system of values and a personality-oriented approach to classes to achieve the creative development of students. As an example, the content of classes in the vocal studio of a typical institution of secondary vocational education is analyzed.

In this article, the authors point to a change in pedagogical reality in the field of teaching subjects from the field of “Art”. Teachers and politicians put forward innovative theses about the purpose of children’s musical institutions, however, the main psychological and pedagogical aspects, in particular, musical education, are often ignored. The authors emphasize the need to understand the goals of the above schools as institutions of additional education, that is, the creative development of children with different levels of abilities and musical inclinations. The authors support their vision with concrete examples from their own pedagogical practice. As part of the work with the main contingent of pupils, it is proposed to use innovative methods for mastering musical notation and other musical skills. According to the authors, the education of gifted musicians requires: acceleration of the educational process; strictly systematic approach; enhanced monitoring of the results and effectiveness of the development of the program.

In the article, the authors raise the actual problem of perpetuating the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War in the musical and pedagogical environment. It is emphasized that the involvement of children and youth in the multifaceted work to perpetuate and preserve the memory of the heroes, as a process, implements not only the educational function of education, but also serves educational purposes. As an example, the current socially significant all-Russian project is presented, which, according to the authors, contributes to the creative and personal development of students, as well as reinforcing patriotic and moral dominants in the education of young people. In this context, the form of educational content is relevant, which is universal for the entire field of education.