Metaverse and music education

Abstract

Metaverse is one of the latest terms emerging technologies have introduced to us. This rapidly developing technology is becoming an indispensable part of our lives, just like today’s smartphones. This three-dimensional virtual universe, accessed through various devices, offers unlimited opportunities such as socializing, e-commerce, gaming, and, most importantly, education. It provides an affordable and safe environment in teaching methods that are expensive and dangerous to teach. This study, which is a literature review, discusses Metaverse, virtual reality, augmented reality, and simulations. It is aimed to reveal the current situation in using Metaverse in education, examinations have been made in the field, and relevant studies have been reviewed. The focus of the examined studies is the advantages and disadvantages of Metaverse in education and social life. The positive aspects of using Metaverse in education are interactive learning, learning with fun, and increased motivation. Various evaluations have been made by examining the conducted studies, and a perspective has been developed regarding the use of Metaverse in music education. It was suggested as a result of the study regarding how Metaverse, already being used in many educational disciplines and continuously developed for integration into educational programs, can be utilized in music education. It can be said that music education with Metaverse will become a more interactive, funnier, and student-centered experience and will enhance students’ musical abilities while also fostering their creativity and self-confidence.