ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the integration of digital technologies in the initial training of generalist primary teachers as adult learners in music education, focusing on South-Eastern European contexts such as Romania, Serbia, and Bulgaria. Drawing on adult education principles like self-direction and contextual relevance, it examines how digital tools, from conventional platforms like Solfy and “Cântă cu Mine” to AI-powered applications like Suno and Yousician, can enhance pedagogical preparation through real-time feedback, creative support, and personalized learning. Case studies reveal how these technologies foster musical skills and teacher autonomy, while also highlighting persistent challenges: unequal access, digital skill gaps, and ethical concerns around data privacy and copyright. The findings suggest that when aligned with adult learning needs and implemented within supportive institutional frameworks, digital tools, AI-based or not, can complement human instruction and build professional confidence. In under-resourced systems where music education is often marginalized, digital innovation, particularly generative AI, offers promising potential. However, its impact depends on context-sensitive strategies that ensure ethical use, equitable access, and sustained human presence in the learning process.
